Dental injuries create sudden and often serious concerns for the people they affect. A smile that was healthy and attractive can suddenly have the kinds of cosmetic and oral health issues that require treatment as soon as possible. One concern is that an injury will lead to tooth loss, as the tooth could be loose… Read more »
The placement of a dental crown often takes place to complete restorative work on an unhealthy tooth. The coverage can ensure that you have cosmetic and functional support, but you still maintain your complete smile, which can better preserve your bite, confidence, and well-being. However, when there are issues that interfere with this approach, it… Read more »
How difficult will it be to save your broken tooth? There are several reasons why a dental injury might lead to tooth loss. One concern is that structural damage will make it difficult for you to support a dental crown. Without that support, there is not a way to prevent further difficulties or restore your… Read more »
Dental work that addresses tooth decay or physical trauma can end with the placement of a permanent restoration in many circumstances. However, there are issues that sometimes puts a patient at risk of losing a tooth. While a general practice may recommend extraction in these situations, your El Paso, TX endodontist can recommend alternative forms… Read more »
Certain oral health threats can leave you at risk for losing your tooth. A serious infection or problem affecting your roots can be difficult for a general dentist to treat effectively, which is why they may suggest extraction and replacement with a prosthetic for your treatment. At our El Paso, TX endodontic treatment office, we… Read more »
What kinds of problems lead to tooth loss? Gum disease, severe dental decay, and physical trauma can all lead to this problem. Even if you have work done in time to save a vulnerable tooth, you can be at risk for this if there is too much damage to the portion of your tooth above… Read more »
Are you worried that your tooth needs to be removed because it cannot support a dental crown? Restorations need some measure of stability from the teeth they protect. A severe cavity or physical trauma can damage enough of the tooth above the gum line to make that support unavailable. Rather than simply accept that there… Read more »
There are several issues that can complicate plans to restore an unhealthy tooth. Our El Paso, TX endodontic treatment office is prepared to confront different concerns so that you can enjoy successful treatment that keeps your smile fully intact! One problem people face is that, simply put, they have lost too much of their tooth… Read more »
The damage done to a tooth by decay or physical injury will be permanent. Fortunately, permanent restorations like dental fillings and dental crowns can be used to protect teeth and keep them safe. This ensures that a person can still bite and chew without difficulty, and also keeps them safe from further infection or physical… Read more »
When restorative dental work is needed, the goal is to preserve as much tooth structure as possible while fully addressing problems with damaged and decayed tissues. While the extraction of a tooth will be a last resort, it can sometimes appear necessary after a severe cavity or serious injury occurs. What you should know is… 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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