Does Your Tooth Need A Root Canal?

Posted on: 28 February 2022

Do you have a tooth that is causing you problems, and are worried that it needs a root canal? If so, it will help to know some of the warning signs that could indicate that there is a problem that requires a visit to the dentist. Localized Swelling You'll want to pay attention to if there is any swelling around the tooth. The need for a root canal is because the pulp of the tooth is infected, so there will likely be some sort of localized swelling around the affected tooth.
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Stainless Steel Dental Crowns For Adults: Are They An Option?

Posted on: 17 January 2022

When your molar needs a dental crown, your dentist is going to have their own recommendation about the best material for the task. Crowns are available in different materials, although porcelain is the most common. It offers the required strength to restore the tooth, while also looking like a natural tooth. Porcelain fused to a metal frame achieves the same outcome. However, the look of the restoration may not be so important to you (since it's a rear molar at the very back of your dental arch).
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Should You Get Invisalign Instead Of Braces?

Posted on: 6 December 2021

A popular choice for correcting the alignment of your teeth with adults is Invisalign, which is due to the plastic trays being nearly invisible to others while you're wearing them. However, are they the best option for fixing your teeth? Here are a few things you should know about Invisalign. Invisalign Doesn't Have Food Restrictions One of the downfalls of getting traditional braces is that there is a huge list of foods that you are not allowed to eat due to those metal brackets and wires attached to your teeth.
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Do You Know What To Expect During Your Dental Implant Procedure?

Posted on: 26 October 2021

While many patients are rather excited about the prospect of getting dental implants thanks to the many benefits that these implants provide, it is still quite common for these same individuals to experience a certain level of anxiety as the day of their scheduled procedure grows closer. Oftentimes this anxiety is due to the simple fact that the patient is not quite sure of what they should expect at each stage of the dental implant process.
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