Unfortunately, brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing at least once simply isn’t enough to prevent dental and oral health conditions throughout the course of your life. This is why the American Dental Association recommends having a dentist perform a routine dental checkup, every six months. At the dental offices of in , ,… Read more »
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A Cavity Might Be Treatable with a Simple Dental Filling
Demineralized tooth enamel from frequently consuming acidic beverages and poor oral hygiene practice, is at increased risk of suffering a cavity. As this starts to happen the natural bacteria in your mouth gradually compromise more and more of the existing tooth enamel. This can cause significant pain, discomfort, and heightened sensitivity. Treating a tooth in… Read more »
A Tooth with an Uncomfortable Filling Might Need a Crown
While a filling is intended to repair a tooth for many years, it cannot last forever. As time goes by, poor oral hygiene issues and the general health of your tooth enamel could allow the bacteria in your mouth to weaken the filling’s connection with the tooth enamel. When this starts to happen, you might… Read more »
A Composite Filling Can Repair a Cavity in Your Smile
Poor oral hygiene habits invite many problems to develop in your mouth. Not the least of which is tooth decay. Worse still, if the cavity is visible in your smile, it can affect your appearance. In a case like this, your dentist, Dr. , might recommend repairing the tooth with a composite resin filling. The… Read more »
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