Your dentist will make sure that you conclude restorative dental care with decay fully removed, and a tooth that still has the full support it needs to function effectively. Unfortunately, cavities do more damage than our teeth can repair naturally. It is common for dentists to supply patients with dental fillings in order to make up for what is lost to decay. A filling will protect you from problems, and make sure your tooth is still capable of withstanding the pressures of biting and chewing. Not everyone who has a cavity ultimately receives a filling. If the damage to your tooth is too serious, a dental crown will be needed. (more…)
Stop Gingivitis Before Your Condition Worsens
How do you know when gingivitis is affecting your gums? There are signs you can watch out for, like a reddening or swelling of your periodontal tissue. Poor gum health can also lead to a tendency for the tissue to bleed more easily, and a recession of your gum line. It is important to do something about gingivitis when it affects you. If nothing is done in time, your condition could grow more dire. Advanced gum disease is not something your dentist can reverse. There are long-term complications, including the threat of tooth loss, and an elevated risk you might develop additional health problems. By performing a scaling/root planing, your dentist can stop gingivitis, and help you avoid the consequences of advanced gum disease. (more…)
Providing Patient Comfort During Restorative Dental Work
If you need restorative dental work to stop a cavity that is attacking a tooth, you should consider this a priority treatment. After all, waiting to undergo professional care leaves decay more time to spread. Patients who wait too long may find that the only option left to them is to have their tooth extracted! That being said, your dentist wants to make sure your experience during any treatment you need is as comfortable as possible. With dedicated care and attention – and the use of modern treatment tools – your dentist can limit discomfort. For those who need extra support, nitrous oxide sedation can add an additional degree of relaxation. (more…)
A Professional Dental Cleaning Can Prevent Future Problems
Your dentist’s regular review of your oral health can detect problems, but what can they do to help you avoid them? Part of every dental checkup will consist of a professional teeth cleaning from your hygienist. In addition to being able to carefully tend to even the toughest to reach spots, your hygienist will take care of tartar. This substance remains after routine brushing and flossing, so its removal is important to helping you sustain a cavity-free mouth. For patients who show signs of poor periodontal health, an additional cleaning known as a scaling/root planing may be needed. (more…)
A Dental Crown Can Support A Weak Or Damaged Tooth
Your teeth are limited in how they can heal. Over time (and with proper care), you can dependably heal from something like a broken bone. Unfortunately, any chipping or cracking that occurs with a tooth can be permanent. Damage suffered because of a cavity is also more than your tooth will heal from on its own. To protect a damaged tooth, or one that is too weak to handle the demands of biting and chewing, your dentist can equip it with a dental crown. The crown will cover your tooth above the gum line, keeping it safe, and operating on its behalf. (more…)