Almost all of us have had a cavity at one time or another. The most common way to treat a cavity is a dental filling. With proper care, fillings can last for years without issue, but one potential problem that can arise is called a leaky filling. Read our blog post to learn about leaky fillings.
Posts in the Restorative Dentistry category:
What Are Bone Grafts?
If you are receiving dental implants, your dentist might recommend bone grafting during your consultation. It may sound a bit intimidating, but bone grafting is not unusual for those pursuing dental implant surgery, and it’s painless as well! Read our blog post to learn about the role of bone grafting in the dental implant process.
How Comfortable Are Dental Implants?
When people are weighing whether or not to get dental implants, many wonder how comfortable they really are. Check out our blog for all the answers to your dental implants questions.
Why Dental Bridges May Be a Good Restorative Option for You
It’s one thing to have a missing tooth, but another to have multiple missing teeth in a row. Missing teeth makes it harder to properly break down your food, can prevent you from speaking properly, and can make it more difficult to show off your smile. Check out our blog post to see if dental bridges may be a good restorative option for you.
How to Care for Dentures
Partial or complete dentures are an effective way to replace missing teeth. Not only do dentures help you to eat and talk normally, they also restore your smile’s appearance. Read our blog post to learn how to properly care for dentures in order to maximize their lifespan.
Why Is Flossing So Important?
It’s easy to remember to brush your teeth every day, but for many people, flossing falls by the wayside. While flossing certainly doesn’t replace brushing, it is a crucial part of the overall dental care routine. Read our blog post to find out why.
How to Fit Restorative Dentistry Into Your Tight Schedule
It’s easy to put off a dental appointment, even if you need restorative work like fillings, extractions, or dental crowns. There is always something that gets in the way of fitting in a dental appointment in your tight schedule. Check out our blog post for advice on ways to find the time to visit our office.
How to Replace a Missing Tooth
Just because you have a missing tooth now doesn’t mean it has to stay that way! Modern dentistry offers a number of options for getting you back to a full smile. It’s just a matter of which one is the right choice for you based on your health history, lifestyle, and budget. Read our blog post for details.
Dental Bridges vs. Dental Implants
When it comes to tooth restoration, you’ve got options. But the decision isn’t always easy to make on your own. Check out our blog post where we explore the benefits of two of the most popular forms of tooth restoration: dental bridges vs. dental implants.
Why Root Canal Therapy Is Nothing to Fear
It’s time for some myth-busting! While there are many dental procedures that get an undeserved bad rap, few rise to the level of the root canal. In today’s blog post we shed some light on the procedure and bust the myth that root canal therapy is scary.