Will the need for cavity treatment permanently affect your oral health? The damage from tooth decay is permanent, as your enamel will not repair itself and close the damage left behind by your cavity. However, this does not mean that your tooth is going to experience long-term problems! In the course of performing restorative dental… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Treating Problems That Make Biting And Chewing Difficult
When something as fundamental as biting and chewing food becomes difficult or painful, you should be concerned. More than one issue can compromise your natural bite function. Sometimes, the issue will be with the alignment of a person’s jaw joints, or stress on the joints and muscles. For others, dental pain or tooth loss can… Read more »
Arranging Emergency Treatment For A Tooth Injury
The idea of waiting patiently for a solution if your tooth is injured and in pain can feel like a ridiculous one. With that said, many people are unsure of what help might be available to them if they experience dental trauma, or start to experience significant pain. Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office wants… Read more »
What Can Happen If You Try To Ignore A Toothache?
Choosing to ignore a problem may do little to help you solve it. If that problem concerns your smile, taking this approach can actually lead to new troubles! A toothache can make you uncomfortable throughout the day, and it can interfere with your comfort when you try to eat and speak. Choosing to ignore this… Read more »
What To Do If You Have A Dental Emergency
A dental emergency can be defined as anything that harms your oral health and would get worse if you waited until tomorrow. While some dental emergencies, such as a tooth falling out as a result of an accident or a tooth breaking while you are eating, may seem obvious, some can be more difficult to… Read more »
Dental Crowns Save Teeth on the Brink
During the course of your regular dentist appointments, your dentist may notice a small oral health problem developing. Maybe it’s a little cavity in the surface of your tooth. Maybe it’s a swollen gum line that could use some flossing. These issues are relatively minor and can be addressed with quick in-office treatment and at-home… Read more »
Is Brushing and Flossing Enough?
In general, it’s thought that brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing your teeth daily is enough to prevent any serious harm from befalling them. However, for some individuals, that may not be true. That’s because genetics play an important role in your propensity for developing cavities. Due to your genetic makeup, you may… Read more »
Gentle Care for the Most Sensitive Part of Your Tooth
When you think about what your tooth looks like, you probably picture the crown of the tooth. That’s the portion of the tooth above the surface of your gum line. This is an important part of your tooth — its strength and durability allow you to comfortably chew and eat food. It’s also the portion… Read more »
An At-Risk Tooth May Be Saved with Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is the name given to the treatment which cleans your tooth’s root canals. This vital portion of the tooth is responsible for the overall health and wellbeing of your tooth. The roots are the portion of the tooth beneath the gums that hold the tooth firmly in place within your jaw. The… Read more »
How Can Your Teeth Heal?
If you’re experiencing oral pain, the cause of this pain may likely be infection. The bacteria that populate your mouth can work their way into your teeth and gums over time, causing infection. This infection may lead to swelling, redness, and pain. If left untreated, infections will worsen and eventually spread. Don’t suffer through oral… Read more »