Category: Restorative Dentistry

3 Situations That Can Call For A Root Canal

It is not always necessary to treat a cavity by performing a root canal. In fact, patients who are consistently visiting their dentist for routine checkups can lower their risk for a problem that demands this procedure, as a smaller cavity can be identified and addressed after a routine dental exam. What you should know… Read more »

Why A Cavity Makes Dental Work Necessary

You should be able to leave your dentist’s office after a dental exam without the need to arrange restorative work. When you keep your smile safe from harm between visits, the only future care you have to worry about is your next routine checkup! If you have a problem with dental decay – even if… Read more »

Can A Dental Crown Restore Your Broken Tooth?

woman with broken tooth

If you break a tooth, it is important t see a dentist as soon as possible about the matter. If you wait to have the problem addressed, complications can make treatment more difficult, and may even leave you vulnerable to complications that make an extraction necessary. Through the appropriate treatment, Sunny Smiles can make sure… Read more »

Keeping A Tooth Healthy With A Filling

When you have a cavity, you will need to see your dentist to make sure your tooth’s health is properly restored. After removing the damaged portion of your tooth, your dentist will provide protection in the form of a filling or crown. A dental filling is the more conservative option of the two, as it… Read more »

When You Need Root Canal Therapy

It is important that you take signs of oral health trouble seriously, and that you seek treatment for a potential problem as soon as you can. If you put off an appointment while you struggle with pain or sensitivity, you can give an infection more time to spread. Eventually, your worsening infection can become so… Read more »

Stop Trying To Ignore Your Toothache!

Choosing to ignore the pain radiating from your tooth can feel like the more convenient choice. After all, you may feel that your schedule is packed enough without trying to make time for a trip to the dentist’s office! With that said, this is a decision that can lead to more unpleasant consequences than you… Read more »

Make Sure Your Cavity Is Fully Treated

If a cavity forms, there will not be a way for you to stop it on your own. Dental decay is a problem that should be brought to your dentist’s attention. If it is not dealt with, you can experience issues with your oral health that gradually become more serious. Eventually, you can start to… Read more »

A Crown’s Effect On Your Dental Function

Your appearance is important, but it is not all you should worry about when it comes to caring for your smile. If you have a problem with your tooth, it can interfere with your ability to bite and chew, leading to diet restrictions and a higher risk for TMJ problems! With a custom dental crown… Read more »

How Does A Filling Imitate Healthy Enamel?

Is there something that your dentist can do to restore your tooth without changing the way you look? Cavity treatment is important, because without the appropriate care your issue with decay will continue to worsen. Eventually, the problem can become so serious that advanced care has to take place to fully treat you. However, if… Read more »

When Is A Root Canal Called For?

Different procedures to treat cavities exist because, simply put, some patients will experience more damage from decay than others before they see their dentist. If you regularly attend routine exams, you can avoid problems with serious dental problems and be more likely to only need a filling for your treatment. However, someone who is not… Read more »