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 »
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A Bridge Might Be Needed to Replace a Tooth Knocked Out During Athletics
It’s an unfortunate reality that some athletes in contact sports will participate without the use of a much-needed mouthguard. This can leave you at increased risk for having a tooth knocked out by a blow to the face. Should this happen, you’ll need to provide timely first aid while seeking professional treatment at . The… Read more »
An Imperfect Tooth in Your Smile Can be Cosmetically Restored by a Crown
If you have a particular tooth that distracts from the beauty of your smile, it can leave you feeling self-conscious about your appearance. To address a tooth like this, Dr. will often recommend improving your appearance with a dental crown. A crown essentially replaces the enamel layer with an artificial material. While crowns can also… Read more »
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