Category: Restorative Dentistry

What Will Happen If A Cavity Is Found During My Checkup?

Hopefully, you will leave your next routine dental exam without the need for any follow-up services. By taking consistent care of your smile between visits, you can ensure that you do not need to worry about treatment until your next scheduled checkup. Unfortunately, many people – even those who try to be consistent with smile… Read more »

Make Time To See Your Dentist About An Active Toothache

Sometimes, a busy schedule can make even a serious problem feel like something you can simply choose to ignore. Unfortunately, when it comes to your oral health, ignoring a problem can lead to further complications that have to be addressed when you finally see your dentist. If you have a toothache, it can indicate the… Read more »

Selecting The Right Treatment For A Chipped Tooth

How alarmed should you be after chipping your tooth? Any sort of dental trauma is a concern, though some injuries require more attention than others. Sometimes, a chip can be slight enough to be addressed with cosmetic dental work, but a seemingly minor injury can make the placement of a dental crown necessary. At our… Read more »

Is Your Dental Sensitivity A Symptom Of Tooth Decay?

If your tooth reacts badly when exposed to hot or cold items, or if you frequently have to limit pressure on it because it has become sensitive, you should worry about a potential dental problem. Sensitivity, pain, and other issues like swelling and discoloration can warn you that a tooth needs to be treated for… Read more »

What To Expect After A Cavity Is Treated With A Filling

Even if a cavity is caught in its early stages, it will be necessary to address permanent damage to your enamel. Fortunately, a dental filling can restore your tooth while leaving your surrounding healthy tissues intact, minimizing the amount of work needed to bring your smile back to good health. Dental fillings provide functional support… Read more »

Are You Worried That Cavity Treatment Will Hurt Your Smile?

Ignoring a cavity puts your smile and oral health at risk. As it continues to grow, the cavity will damage more of your tooth structure, and eventually cause further trouble by affecting the inner chamber of the tooth. At this point, you can experience problems with pain and sensitivity, swelling, and run the risk of… Read more »