No one wants to have a tooth pulled out, but sometimes it’s necessary. If your tooth has been broken or damaged by decay, your dentist will attempt to fix it with a filling, a crown, a root canal, or some other procedure. However, when the damage is too severe for a repair, a tooth extraction may be […]
Life with Dentures
Your mouth and your teeth play such an important role in your everyday life – helping you chew your food, chat with friends, and communicate with everyone you meet – that it may take a little time to comfortably transition to dentures. Luckily, modern dentures are remarkably natural looking and comfortable. Use the tips below […]
What Happens If You Don’t Get a Filling?
Perhaps you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, and you’re dreading the inevitable fillings. Maybe your tooth is hurting and you just know you have your first cavity. Or perhaps you’re sitting in the dentist’s chair and you’ve been informed that you have a cavity that needs filling. In all of these situations, you might […]
Dental Bridge Benefits
When you think of a bridge, you likely imagine a large engineered structure that allows people to walk or drive over an obstacle (such as a river, a road, or a ravine). Today we’re talking about a different sort of bridge: a dental bridge. Dental bridges are fixed prosthetic devices that dentists cement onto existing […]
What Is Scaling and Root Planing?
When you hear about an unfamiliar dental procedure, it’s normal to feel intimidated. For example, if you just found out your teeth need scaling and root planing, you might cringe just thinking about the words. In reality, this procedure is relatively painless and extremely beneficial for your mouth’s health. What is scaling and root planing? […]
How Long Does Tooth Bonding Last?
Feeling unsatisfied with your smile can take a toll on your self-esteem. Whether you’ve been living with a tooth gap for years, or you recently chipped a front tooth, even a little flaw can cause you to think twice before you smile. And studies show that smiling is beneficial for your overall mental and physical […]
My Tooth Filling Fell Out! What Should I Do?
Oh no! Your tooth filling fell out! First of all, don’t panic. Although we know it can be startling to suddenly feel a filling loosen or fall out as you’re eating, flossing, or brushing your teeth, this situation is rarely an emergency. Your dentist will be able to quickly remedy the situation. In the meantime, […]
Symptoms of a Dry Socket
Whether you’ve just endured a root canal or the removal of a wisdom tooth, you’ve likely already experienced a lot of distress and anxiety. So if a dry socket forms in the place where your tooth once stood, it can be extremely frustrating. Dry sockets are very painful and can extend your healing time. Luckily, it’s […]
How to Fix a Cracked Tooth
Did you know that your teeth are the hardest part of your body? Even harder than your bones! Yet despite the strength of the calcified tissue (dentine) that makes up the majority of each tooth, your teeth are also quite vulnerable. By chomping down on a hard object (such as ice or hard candy) or […]
Health Benefits of Straight Teeth
There’s no substitute for a confident smile. While straight teeth offer obvious aesthetic benefits, there are also several health benefits of straight teeth. From improving overall oral health to reducing the chance of serious conditions like sleep apnea, straight teeth can do a lot more than just improve your grin.
