Root canal therapy is a procedure used to preserve a tooth that had been severely damaged or decayed. Without this treatment, the tooth usually must be extracted, but root canal treatment removes the infected tissue and reinforces the damaged tooth so it can be used normally. Recovery is usually not greatly different from recovering from…
Dental crowns are used most commonly for restorations, but occasionally are still employed for cosmetic treatments. They can improve the look of your teeth by covering damage or extreme discoloration, or can grant a more symmetrical or pleasing appearance to disproportionate or misshapen teeth. They are also used to anchor prosthetic teeth in crown and…
Just as it’s important to always be prepared for minor injuries or accidents, it’s also important to be prepared for a dental emergency. If you have a regular first-aid kit on hand for accidents, you can make a few additions to this kit to address the specific needs of damage to the mouth or teeth.…
If your gums bleed when you brush, you should bring this to the attention of our dentist. Bleeding gums is one of the first symptoms of developing gum disease. Often it is related to gingivitis, which is easily treated. The sooner you treat your gum problems, the easier the treatment will be. Symptoms of Gum…
Sedation dentistry can be a great help to people who suffer from severe dental anxiety. It allows you to have dental work done while you are completely relaxed. Time seems to go by more quickly, and in many cases you will have little if any memory of what happened during your treatment. How Sedation Dentistry…