Endodontic treatment is more commonly known as root canal therapy. And while no one wants to undergo a root canal, this treatment can mean the difference between saving your tooth or losing it. Whenever a patient has suffered trauma to a tooth impacting the nerve; or...
The attempt to perform a repair on your own chipped denture using glue or denture paste is tempting, but never recommended. You should contact your dentist right away to schedule an appointment for your best option. If your denture is older, you may have experienced gum...
Tooth loss can occur for many reasons … a traumatic event, excessive dental decay, gum disease, or teeth may not have erupted normally. Dental implants provide an ideal solution to restore dentition allowing the patient to eat all the foods they, speak clearly, and have...
Having a tooth removed can be an easy process or can involve a surgical procedure. Your dentist will issue instructions to follow upon completion, but generally even a simple tooth extraction warrants going home and relaxing for the balance of the day. Following the extraction you...
You hear jokes or horror stories about root canal therapy. Chances are the folks telling these tales have never had a root canal. This treatment can save your tooth from loss, is literally pain free and can be performed very quickly. Some of the questions...
Our teeth are very strong, but they are not invincible. Biting into hard items like ice, rock candy, or even nuts or a popcorn kernel can weaken teeth resulting in a fracture. A dental crown is a wonderful option that allows your dentist to save...
Even if you are away from home, you should not neglect your oral health. Our practice understands that our patients live very busy lives and sometimes our schedules get in the way of making good choices for our oral health. Fortunately, maintaining proper oral hygiene...
Gum disease can ravage your oral health. When left untreated, it can manifest into a progressive oral condition that destroys soft and hard oral tissues. As the number one cause of tooth loss among adults, gum disease requires professional treatment and constant maintenance to slow...
You’ve already either experienced tooth loss or have been advised of the need for teeth extraction. You know you need some type of dental prosthesis to replace lost teeth. Your dentist has advised that you should likely consider a denture; so now what is next? How...
Root canals have a reputation for being extremely unpleasant … jokes are made comparing them to your worst nightmare. But in reality, this is a dental procedure that is simple with the reward of saving a tooth from extraction. The need for endodontic therapy (root canal)...