Dentists are dedicated to saving teeth, but sometimes their patients still lose them. Accidents or other injuries may knock teeth out or break them off. Or, they may be extracted by a dentist when cavities are ignored and tooth decay has destroyed them. Luckily, there are choices of what you can do to replace a...
When cavities can’t be fixed with a typical filling, covering the tooth with a dental crown is often the next step. Crowns can be made from a variety of materials including metal, ceramic, porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or resin. Cost often drives the choice of materials. Patients who choose metal crowns sometimes have concerns...
Most people know, generally, what a dentist does. But what about an endodontist? Less than 3% of dentists go on to become endodontists, so it’s not surprising that many people might not know what they do. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in root canal procedures and other treatments involving the pulp and nerves...
When it comes to a child’s health, some parents may not place as much importance on their dental health as the health of rest of their growing bodies. But seeing a dentist is important for a child’s overall well-being. Whether they visit the same family dentist as their parents or a pediatric dentist, kids definitely...
Parents usually mean well, especially when it comes to our health. But sometimes, they just didn’t know any better. Many dental patients end up following dental advice from their parents for decades, not realizing that the information has been debunked or disproved since the time they were kids. Recently, the Dental Health Society went around...
The dentist just broke the news: You need a dental crown. The first two questions in most patients’ minds are: how much is this going to hurt?, and how much is this going to cost? A patient’s first attempt to answer these questions may be a search of the internet. For question number two, they...
When it comes to your teeth, everyone would prefer a smile that is healthy and looks good. Professional teeth cleaning and teeth whitening are both procedures that can help achieve these goals. But can you get the same results as whitening by having your teeth cleaned a few times? And does whitening offer any benefits...
During the holidays, many people worry about ruining their diets. But few people worry about how all those festive treats can impact their teeth. Is it possible to enjoy all those goodies without compromising your dental health? What are some of the holiday foods that will wreck your teeth? Cavity Causing Cookies It’s the time...
Teeth can become dull or discolored for many reasons. The foods and beverages we enjoy, smoking, prescription drugs, and even aging can all make our teeth dull, yellow, or gray. Two ways of getting a brighter, whiter smile are teeth whitening and veneers. Knowing the differences between teeth whitening vs. veneers can help determine which...
Unlike a root canal procedure which may take two or more visits to the dentist, having a cavity filled only takes one. The dentist puts in the filling and sends you on your way. Ordinarily, no follow up visits are necessary when you have a cavity filled. There are some things patients should and should...