One of the most effective treatments that you can receive from your dentist or not those that are intended to repair damage that has occurred, but rather those that are intended to prevent damage. This is especially true with tooth decay. Rather than waiting until your teeth are slowly being worn down and eaten through… Read more »
Posts Tagged: tooth decay
Dental Sealants: Helpful Information
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are a plastic coating that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to shield them from decay. Am I a candidate for dental sealants? Children generally have dental sealants placed as their molars and premolars grow in. However, adults can also benefit from dental sealants placed… Read more »
A Dental Bridge Can Sometimes Replace a Tooth Lost to an Untreated Cavity
If you have avoided your routine dental checkups, it’s possible for what was once a small cavity to grow exponentially in size. As the tooth decay spreads it could severely compromise the structural integrity of the tooth. It could even lead to a severe fracture, an infected root, dental abscess, or the total loss of… Read more »
The Ways a Dental Cleaning Can Help You
Do you ever wonder why your dentist, Dr. William Wilson, Dr. Gary Wegmann, or Dr. Daniel Choo, recommends receiving a dental cleaning every six months? If so, our dental team is more than happy to tell you why! We understand it might be hard to attend your appointments if you don’t know the purpose behind… Read more »
What is the Process of Treating a Cavity with an Amalgam Dental Filling?
If you suspect you have a cavity in your mouth, it’s important to call at and schedule an appointment with one of our dentists as soon as possible. The sooner you get the cavity treated, the sooner your oral health can be restored. Luckily, our dental team offers amalgam dental fillings in , , to… Read more »
An Enamel Attrition Problem Might Need to Be Treated by a Crown
Ideally, each of your teeth should meet up with their partner in your bite pattern for maximum efficiency and the required degree of contact to bite and chew food. Uncorrected alignment issues with two or more teeth can cause excessive wear and tear. In time, this tooth enamel attrition can compromise a tooth. While the… Read more »
Are Your Toothaches Getting Better or Worse?
Do you have a toothache that continues to bother you? Do you feel like it is getting better or worse? The most common cause for an actual toothache is damage to your pulp within the root of a tooth. If the pulp is damaged, it could lead to more serious problems, including infection and tooth… Read more »
The Facts About Replacing Your Silver Fillings
You know that fillings can be made to blend with your other teeth, but you may also know that silver fillings are another option you can consider. Similarly, if you have a silver filling, did you know that you could have it replaced? Having a silver filling replaced can have benefits including improving the appearance… Read more »
Cosmetic Dentistry Has Lots of Uses
Cosmetic dentistry has lots of uses. Whether you need a simple, chipped tooth repaired, or need a set of replacements for your missing teeth, we offer procedures that can help. Our esteemed team at prides itself on providing individualized care plans for each patient that are professionally designed to meet their needs. Here are just… Read more »
Facts About Dental Checkups
Do you ever wonder what you’ll need to do to keep your teeth healthy and strong? You probably know that it’s important for you to brush and floss every day. Similarly, you’ve probably been told that you need to visit our dentist regularly—typically once every six months or so. These cleanings are important because they… Read more »