If you take care of your smile at home and schedule regular dental exams, you can reduce your risk for cavities and other problems. In other words, you can have an easier time avoiding restorative dental work. While your goal should be to avoid oral health issues that call for dental work, it can be… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
How A Root Canal Resolves Potentially Serious Dental Issues
Is treatment for your poor dental health really going to call for a root canal? For some patients, the idea of root canal therapy can be off-putting, even though they are lacking details on what this procedure involves and why it might be recommended. Simply put, a root canal addresses internal tooth issues. When the… Read more »
Will A Dental Filling Change The Way I Bite And Chew?
Because a cavity does permanent damage to your tooth structure, you may worry that you will need to change how you bite and chew. The good news is that with your custom dental restoration, you can trust that you can still count on your tooth for functional support. At Sunny Smiles, we are prepared to… Read more »
Tell Your Dentist If Tooth Pain Interferes With Your Bite
What stands between you and your favorite meal? For someone with an untreated tooth injury or serious cavity, persistent pain and sensitivity can make every meal difficult to enjoy. You should know that in addition to making it more difficult to bite and chew, tooth pain can be a warning that your tooth’s health is… Read more »
3 Smile Concerns That Can Call For A Dental Crown
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 »
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 »