Category: Restorative Dentistry

What Is a Tooth-Colored Dental Filling?

Has it been years since you last needed restorative dental treatment? If so, you might not know what options you now have for improving your oral health and protecting fragile teeth. Tooth-colored fillings, for instance, offer a number of benefits when compared to older metal amalgam fillings. Cosmetically and functionally, they are often a better… Read more »

Keep Calm and Get a Dental Crown

Are you worried that an untreated cavity has led to an infection, or do you already have a root canal scheduled? While patients aren’t always stoked about needing restorative dental treatment, often their biggest concern is simply how their smiles will look after the work is completed. Will they be left with noticeable, and sometimes… Read more »

Tooth-Colored Fillings Make Great Smile Solutions

Has it been months since you were able to share an ice cream cone with your kid, without wincing in pain as what used to feel like a treat hits your teeth? Does your morning cup of coffee now have to be lukewarm to keep a damaged tooth comfortable? If so, you likely already know… Read more »

Smile Extra Proudly Through Restorative Dentistry: Part Two

Who wants to sacrifice her smile’s beauty in order to restore her oral health? No one wants restorative dentistry to come at the expense of being able to smile confidently. Fortunately, modern dentistry provides a number of alternatives to traditional, noticeable metal fillings and dental crowns. In some cases these can even be more comfortable… Read more »

Smile Extra Proudly Through Restorative Dentistry: Part One

What’s even better than buying a brand new car? For many people it is the joy of restoring a vintage classic. The same is true for houses, furniture, instruments and more. Few things are as beautiful or meaningful as something lovingly restored. And that is certainly the case for your smile, as well. After a… Read more »

Let the Stars Go Home with Gold, Not Your Smile

Are you excited to host the greatest Oscars party ever? If so you may have already loaded up on silver and gold decorations to honor the stars and starlets that will soon be going home with those iconic metallic statuettes. But even if you’re a fan of gold décor and jewelry, that doesn’t mean you… Read more »

Enjoy the Sweet Life Again with a Dental Filling

Did you grow up enjoying a scoop of ice cream to celebrate your accomplishments? Many adults have fond memories associated with some of their favorite foods. Unfortunately, some lose the ability to enjoy those nostalgic treats without discomfort, due to dental problems like cavities. In fact, almost every adult will experience at least one cavity… Read more »

Feel Better and Sleep Better with TMJ Therapy

Have you been waking up with a headache? Do you feel tired or exhausted, even after your second cup of coffee? Is this making you irritable and restless? There are a number of warning signs that you could be suffering from TMJ, including frequent headaches and tiredness. Fortunately, there is hope. Your dentist could help… Read more »

Enjoy a Healthier, Prettier Smile Through A Tooth Filling

The holidays are filled with a lot of wonder, as well as a great many sweet treats. But if all those decadent desserts have wreaked havoc on your smile, you may find yourself frowning, thanks to a cavity. While it’s nothing to be embarrassed by, in fact most people will experience a cavity at least… Read more »

Cavity Coping with Preventive Care and Fillings As Needed

With Halloween right around the corner, you have probably already begun your prep. Costumes must be secured, cameras must be charged, and, of course, buckets of candy must be readied. In all your excitement to enjoy the holiday with your family, though, it’s still very important that you take great care of your teeth. Preventing… Read more »