The impact of dental decay is worrying even when the problem is caught early. This is because harm from a cavity is permanent. Typically, this is a problem that a general dentist can deal with through the placement of a dental filling or dental crown, but there are times when a more involved service must… Read more »
Cavities are often dealt with at general dentists’ offices, but not everyone who has trouble with dental decay requires a straightforward restorative procedure. If the trouble with your tooth is given time to worsen, it can lead to complications that result in infection, something that can cause significant discomfort and make you vulnerable to worsening… Read more »
If a cavity does too much harm to your tooth, there is a risk that it will be lost. Many people will arrange an extraction, which will have to be followed by prosthetic treatment if you want to preserve your full smile. With that said, you may be able to avoid this if you seek… Read more »
At a routine dental exam, your dentist can identify a cavity that has recently formed. That early detection results in treatment to stop decay from spreading further and creating more trouble for your tooth, and for your general well-being. Unfortunately, when decay is not addressed in a timely manner, complications that lead to pain and… Read more »
Under many circumstances, people will turn to their general dentist for help when they have a cavity. When caught in time, tooth decay can do a limited amount of harm. However, the more time a cavity has to grow, the more damage it will ultimately do to your tooth structure. Eventually, the problem will lead… Read more »
Cavity treatments are often performed at general dentist’s office. When decay is identified in time, a problem can be addressed through the placement of a dental filling, but larger cavities can demand more involved service. For example, treatment can include root canal therapy to address bacteria that make their way into the tooth and infect… Read more »
Cavities are a common oral health problem, but they are frequently caught and treated with dental fillings before there are any complications that can occur. Unfortunately, some people will not receive the appropriate restorative care in time, and that can grant decay time to spread. Eventually, bacteria can start to attack living tissues that are… Read more »
A cavity treatment can sometimes involve no more than the removal of infected tissues and the placement of a dental filling. With that said, a procedure to restore the health of a tooth affected by more severe decay can be more involved. If too much time passes and a cavity grows too large, endodontic treatment… Read more »
We offer an array of endodontic treatments to address teeth that have become infected, so you avoid discomfort and tooth loss. In many cases, this involves attaching a crown to…
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When you have a dental infection, this could be a source of serious discomfort and even risk the loss of your tooth. But we can help prevent this with a…
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When a tooth is fractured, or an infection forms deep in the root canals of a tooth, you may need a root-end resection. Also known as an apicectomy, this surgery…
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