Most common dental emergencies

If you have a dental emergency it is crucial to contact your dental office as soon as possible. If you had an injury to the mouth you know a trip to the dentist is immediately required. However, how do you know when emergency dental work is needed? If you experience...

Why to remove wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth, which are commonly known to cause dental problems, are the last permanent teeth to erupt in a patient’s late teens or early twenties. Not everyone needs to have these teeth removed, but removal can take care of symptoms you currently have or...

Do you have chipped teeth?

Chipped teeth should always be evaluated by a dentist to ensure the damage is assessed correctly. Depending on the size and location of the chip, there are a number of solutions available. • Enamel Shaping…A reshaping of the tooth to smooth the chip out • Bonding… A...

A partial denture

A partial denture is one or more replacement teeth supported by a metal frame. It is removable and usually held in place in the mouth by metal clasps. What to Expect Before making the partial denture, any existing dental work that needs to be done to prepare will be...

Root canal – removal of infected soft tissue

Root canal therapy is a way to remove infected soft tissue inside the tooth (known as the pulp) due to trauma or bacterial decay. Some patients may experience sensitivity to hot, and cold, pain, swelling or no symptoms at all prior to having a root canal. What to...