One of the functions of your routine dental checkups at ’s dental offices includes catching the early signs of cavities and gum disease to treat them before they can worsen into a more serious oral health condition. If you have a bad habit of putting off these important a small area of tooth decay can… Read more »
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A Significant Dental Fracture Might Need to Be Treated with a Crown
There are several things that can cause a large chip or dental fracture on one of your teeth. This could come from grinding your teeth at night or improvising your teeth as a tool to open a container. At the same time, a small cavity that goes untreated could compromise the integrity of the surrounding… Read more »
A Tooth with a Filling and a New Cavity Might Need a Crown Restoration
When a cavity is repaired with a filling, it will restore the full function of the tooth and prevent tooth decay from spreading. Unfortunately, the passage of time and inconsistencies in your oral hygiene routine can encourage the bacteria in your mouth to attack the edge of the filling. Should they gain access to the… Read more »
A Temporary Crown Does Not Restore the Full Function of a Tooth
When your dentist, Dr. , restores a tooth with a dental crown, it often requires two separate appointments. The first appointment involves removing the tooth enamel to form an abutment made of dentin that is surrounding the healthy pulp and root of the tooth. This will eventually provide a strong anchor point for your eventual… Read more »
