Educating yourself about common dental problems can help you prevent them and keep your smile for a lifetime. Here is a look at the most common dental problems and treatment options for each one.
September 20, 2022
An amalgam filling
- those silver fillings you can see when you smile -
is a mixture of
mercury, silver, copper, tin and zinc used to fill cavities in teeth with a lifetime of about 10 years.
At...
August 11, 2022
When some of your teeth are missing due to injury, illness, or poor oral hygiene, changes begin to take place right away. There are some real risks involved with missing teeth that are not just cosmetic,...
April 4, 2022
There are several restorative options to treat a damaged or decayed tooth, including fillings, inlays, onlays, and crowns. This blog explores the differences between these options.
July 29, 2021
Although you may take excellent care of your teeth by brushing them twice a day, flossing, and getting regular dental checkups, white spots may still develop on your teeth. There are numerous reasons for...
July 31, 2019
Dental crowns are one of the most common dental procedures a dentist performs. They do everything from protecting a damaged tooth to enhancing your smile. Here is everything you need to know about dental...
June 12, 2019
Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem characterized by a sudden, sharp pain that is aggravated by certain substances or temperatures, but is temporary. Here are some causes of tooth sensitivity and...
April 30, 2019
Dental X-rays are images of your teeth that capture the interior of your teeth and gums that are not visible to the naked eye. This can help your dentist identify problems like cavities, tooth decay, bone...
April 17, 2019
Nearly 70% of adults in the US between the ages of 35 and 44 have one or more missing teeth. Missing teeth not only cause considerable embarrassment, but can also impact the health of neighboring teeth....
