Restorative Dentistry

Crown Considerations

When You'll Need a Crown For whatever reason, your tooth needs reinforcement and restoration. Perhaps it’s an unsightly color. Maybe you cracked it on a popcorn kernel—or it’s been weakened by several fillings. Maybe you've had root canal therapy. You're probably going to need a replacement crown [...]

By |2013-06-25T00:00:50-07:00June 25, 2013|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on Crown Considerations

Waiting to Exhale

It’s not the best way to deal with bad breath... Do you have bad breath, aka halitosis? If so, what are you doing about it, besides turning your face away from anyone who comes near? Finding the cure means first finding the cause. In many cases, food [...]

By |2013-05-14T00:00:57-07:00May 14, 2013|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on Waiting to Exhale

Fast Facts About Dry Mouth

Here are some facts about what can be a frustrating condition... We call it xerostomia—and it can be a serious problem. It tends to happen as we age—but it doesn't have to. Besides being uncomfortable, dry mouth makes teeth more cavity-prone. It can be the side effect of some [...]

By |2013-04-23T00:00:21-07:00April 23, 2013|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on Fast Facts About Dry Mouth

Crowns—Dental Workhorses

Most dentists will agree that crown restorations are at the heart of general dentistry. We've all studied crowns in dental school, and some of us have done our best work replacing missing teeth and saving the rest. Research has given us the wherewithal to achieve virtually ideal restorations. They [...]

By |2013-04-09T00:00:32-07:00April 9, 2013|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on Crowns—Dental Workhorses

Treating Halitosis

Whether you call it dragon breath, morning breath, or halitosis, persistent bad breath is not only socially embarrassing, it can also be a sign of poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, digestive problems, and even sinus trouble. And all the mouthwashes and breath fresheners in the world won’t [...]

By |2012-12-18T00:00:16-08:00December 18, 2012|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on Treating Halitosis

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

The answer could be “yes!” Many patients, today, from teenagers to active retired people, enjoy the benefits and advantages of dental implants. Whether you’re missing just one tooth or several teeth, you may be a patient who could benefit from the esthetic and functional enjoyment of dental [...]

By |2012-10-02T00:00:45-07:00October 2, 2012|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Dental Bridge FAQs

What is a bridge? A bridge is a dental appliance that replaces one or more natural missing teeth, thereby "bridging" the space between two teeth. Fixed bridges are cemented into place next to the "abutment" teeth--the surrounding teeth on either side of the space, or "span." Unlike [...]

By |2012-09-11T00:00:45-07:00September 11, 2012|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on Dental Bridge FAQs

The New and Improved Tooth Fairy

For the right patient missing the right tooth, the Tooth Fairy has bailed us out again. A lot of people are missing a single tooth. Until recently, the only options for replacement took the form of a bridge. Dentistry calls this gizmo a fixed or removable partial [...]

By |2012-06-19T08:00:33-07:00June 19, 2012|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on The New and Improved Tooth Fairy

Dental Crown FAQs

What are crowns? A crown is a restoration that covers, or "caps," a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size, strengthening and improving the appearance of a tooth. Crowns are necessary when a tooth is generally broken down and fillings won't solve the problem. [...]

By |2012-05-22T08:00:28-07:00May 22, 2012|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on Dental Crown FAQs

What You Need to Know About Root Canals

It's understandable that you might feel a bit afraid when you hear "root canal," but with modern anesthetics you'll rarely be in any pain and it is a necessary procedure to save your tooth. Below we answer some of the frequently asked questions associated with root canals. [...]

By |2012-05-08T08:00:11-07:00May 8, 2012|Restorative Dentistry|Comments Off on What You Need to Know About Root Canals