One aching or sensitive tooth can be enough to push you into changing your bite function. While you may see little harm in adjusting your bite to avoid putting pressure on a certain tooth, you can put yourself at risk for several issues. The stress of adopting an awkward, uneven bite motion can lead to… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
A Root Canal May Be Needed To Restore An Injured Tooth
Until a dental injury is treated, you may find yourself frustrated at how sore or sensitive your tooth is. This discomfort is more than just a nuisance, as it may be a symptom of an infection or internal injury. Chipped and cracked teeth, or teeth that are partially broken after trauma, become vulnerable to infection,… Read more »
We Can Provide A Dental Filling That Matches Your Enamel
When you brush and floss thoroughly, consistently schedule dental checkups, and make a point of limiting sugar, you can keep your risk for cavities low, and avoid restorative dental work. Unfortunately, many people – even those who take care to prevent cavities – can find that they need treatment for decay at least once in… Read more »
3 Steps You Can Take To Lower Your Cavity Risk
Any time a cavity forms, permanent damage to your tooth structure will occur. Even if your dentist spots and treats that cavity just after forming, it will be necessary to place a dental filling to keep the tooth safe and secure. If you want to protect your enamel against this damage, it is important to… Read more »
Replacing A Lost Tooth With A Same-Day Dental Implant
When you know what a dental implant-held prosthetic is capable of doing for you, it can be exciting to begin the process of restoring your smile. With that said, people can have concerns when they learn how long it might take to complete the process of replacing a lost tooth, or multiple lost teeth. Our… Read more »
Should You Have Work Done With Dental Crowns Or Veneers?
You may feel self-conscious about your smile because of issues with wear and tear, a recent injury, or from naturally occurring flaws. If you have concerns about your appearance, you may be ready to discuss treatment options that can make teeth look healthier, more uniform, and generally more attractive. While many people with these concerns… Read more »
Dental Retreatment Can Address Problems After A Root Canal
When advanced tooth decay or a dental injury creates an internal problem for a tooth, root canal therapy is performed to address the matter. This procedure will see your El Paso, TX dentist remove infected and damaged tissues as well as bacteria present in your pulp, the tooth’s central chamber, before the space is sealed… Read more »
Properly Responding To Issues With Tooth Pain
If you are suffering from tooth pain, but have no clear idea of what is causing your discomfort, it can be hard to keep out some anxious thoughts. Just how serious is the problem, and what will the appropriate restorative dental treatment involve? Is it already too late to save a tooth, meaning your dentist will… Read more »
Dentures Held By Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile!
If you need to replace an entire row of teeth but feel removable dentures will be uncomfortable, or if you are already growing dissatisfied with your removable dental prosthetic, your El Paso, TX dentist can help! At our practice, we are prepared to talk with you about the benefits of using All-On-4 implant dentures to… Read more »
We Can Treat A Cavity Without Changing Your Smile
After a cavity forms, it will continue to grow and do permanent harm to your tooth structure. When your El Paso, TX dentist identifies trouble with decay, they can arrange the appropriate restorative dental treatment to make sure that damage is stopped, and that your tooth is protected. You can be happy to know that… Read more »