There are times when restorative dental work is needed but a crown is not required. At regular dental exams, your smile is reviewed for any signs of tooth decay, which can lead to the detection of a cavity that you are not yet aware of. When smaller cavities are caught and treated, a dental filling… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Why You Should Treat A Cavity Like A Serious Concern
While cavities are a common threat, they are not a threat that you should take too lightly. If you underestimate what a cavity can do, you may find yourself in need of emergency dental work because of a painful tooth infection! Sunny Smiles is prepared to take care of issues that patients have with dental… Read more »
What Can I Do After Losing A Dental Crown Or Filling?
Your dental restoration provides permanent protection after an injury, or after cavity treatment. When you have a permanent dental crown or dental filling, you should feel comfortable biting and chewing even after undergoing a procedure. With the right materials, you can even maintain a confident smile, as your restoration can imitate healthy tooth structure. Unfortunately,… Read more »
Are You Experiencing Lingering Dental Pain After An Injury?
A tooth injury can be painful, and it can also be scary. Checking the mirror and not seeing any chips, cracks, or other types of damage can give you a sense of relief after the injury, but that relief can disappear when pain becomes a lingering issue. You may not be able to see the… Read more »
Should Restorative Dental Work Be Part Of A Smile Makeover?
When you look at your smile, you seem several areas of improvement. With the right approach to cosmetic dentistry, you can begin to show off a brighter, more attractive smile that increases your confidence. For many who want to enjoy a smile makeover, cosmetic work can take less time, and require fewer changes, than they… Read more »
Why A Root Canal Might Be Needed To Address Your Cavity
During a restorative dental procedure, your dentist may need to do work on your tooth’s inner chamber, known as the pulp. This is not true in every case – if a cavity is caught in time, it can be treated before it makes its way through your enamel. Unfortunately, when too much time passes without… Read more »
We Can Answer Your Questions About Tooth-Colored Fillings
When tooth decay is serious enough to require restorative dental work, the damage to your enamel is permanent. Fortunately, a dental filling or dental crown can be made to imitate your tooth structure and prevent issues with the way you look! Sunny Smiles can provide restorations that do a good job protecting a tooth while… Read more »
Our Approach To Cavity Treatment Can Preserve Your Smile
Is there anything your dentist can do to restore the appearance of a tooth affected by a cavity? It is important that you receive treatment to both stop the spread of decay and keep a tooth safe from further problems. You should also remain confident that your tooth can absorb bite pressure. Sunny Smiles provides… Read more »
3 Things To Know About Toothaches
A toothache can quickly turn into more than just a distraction or irritation. If the pain persists, it can be a sign that you have a serious cavity, or that a physical injury has led to an internal problem. People who ignore signs of trouble can leave themselves vulnerable to oral health complications that require… Read more »
Receiving A Tooth-Colored Custom Dental Crown
When a serious problem affects your tooth, a custom dental crown can keep it safe and provide you with important support when you bite and chew. As you look into treatment, you may wonder if it is possible to receive a dental crown without causing problems for your smile. Sunny Smiles is sensitive to patients’… Read more »