The frustrating truth is that once a cavity forms, your tooth will experience permanent damage. This is why prevention is such an important aspect of oral health – there is no way to reverse the harm done once decay makes restorative dental work necessary. With that said, you can limit the harm done by acting… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
An Untreated Dental Problem Can Lead To Bite Pain
When biting and chewing start to hurt, it is fair to worry that something might be wrong with your oral health. Some people who start to have trouble with their dental function feel pain or stiffness because of jaw problems. Others can grow concerned because they are no longer able to put pressure on a… Read more »
Nervous About An Infected Tooth? Treatment Is Available!
How nervous should you be if you think your tooth might be infected? This problem can be serious, and is something you should have addressed as soon as possible. In addition to causing problems with pain and sensitivity, an infection can lead to bacteria traveling to – and infecting – different parts of your body…. Read more »
How Do I Safely Bring A Dislodged Tooth To An Appointment?
Because patients at our Riverside, CA dentist’s office have access to emergency dental work, they can promptly see someone if they suffer a dental injury. In situations where a tooth is loosened or lost completely, access to prompt care can make saving the tooth more likely. With that said, you will want to take care… Read more »
Have Your Dentist Examine A Chipped Or Cracked Tooth
While it can be important to keep a level head in the face of a potential dental problem, be careful not to ignore something that could require restorative dental work. A chipped and cracked tooth can be painful, and it can make you feel self-conscious about the appearance of an injured tooth. However, if the… Read more »
Is There A Way To Save A Tooth That Has Been Knocked Out?
Having a tooth knocked out can feel like the end of your smile as you know it, but there are ways to undo this seemingly permanent damage. Depending on the condition of your tooth, and the time it takes you to arrange treatment, there may be a way to save it. Our Riverside, CA dentist’s… Read more »
How Concerned Should I Be About Pain After A Dental Injury?
It can be a relief to look at your tooth after striking it, or experiencing pain after biting into something hard, and seeing no visible damage. However, you can grow less confident that the tooth is in good condition if you continue to feel some discomfort, even if there are no signs of obvious trauma…. Read more »
What Can A Root Canal Procedure Do To Stop Your Toothache?
As a tooth’s health deteriorates because of a cavity, or after an untreated physical injury, you can experience a worrying amount of pain. You may find it difficult to bite and chew as a result of your discomfort, or even reach a point where you cannot deal with the sensation without taking pain relievers. Your… Read more »
Why Am I Experiencing Pain When I Bite And Chew?
If you have pain whenever you try to bite into food, or when you chew, it can make meals difficult. It can also alert you to a problem with your oral health that can seriously affect your quality of life! The type of discomfort you experience can be telling. If you have pain in a… Read more »
Your Dentist Is Ready To Address Oral Health Emergencies
Oral health emergencies are hard to endure, but patients at our Riverside, CA dentist’s office can be happy to know that treatment is readily available. We want the people who come to us for general dental care to know that they are not on their own if they suffer a dental injury, or if they… Read more »
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