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The words ‘root canal’ can sound scary to many people. In reality, root canal treatment is often the last chance to rescue a tooth before a necessary extraction. In many cases, the root canal treatment itself is often less painful than the toothache it is relieving. Root canal treatment, also known as endodontics, can save a tooth that has faced extensive damage or...

Cavities can still happen even when we put in our best efforts to keep our teeth healthy. There are several things that can lead to tooth decay and cavities. Unexpected causes like teeth grinding and the misalignment of teeth can increase the risk of developing cavities. Genetics can cause one person to be more susceptible to tooth decay than another....

Your dentist can help you fix a chipped or cracked tooth. There are a few different options on how to fix it based on the severity of the damage. Some chips and cracks may only affect the outer appearance, while some may be affecting the function. A chipped or cracked tooth can be susceptible to further damage or even to...

A dental crown is a protective cap used to restore a tooth in both appearance and function. Crowns can be made of materials like orcelain, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM). The material used is determined by where in the mouth they will be used. Some materials look more like natural teeth, while stronger materials are more durable to protect back teeth that do...

If you watch television or movies, the words ‘root canal’ can be used as a scary form of dentistry. In reality, modern dentistry techniques have made the process of a root canal treatment often similar to a filling. In many cases, the root canal treatment may be less painful than the toothache itself. If you have been told that you...

Despite our efforts to maintain our best oral health, cavities can still happen. Tooth decay and cavities can be caused for reasons other than a lax in oral hygiene and sugary snacks. Teeth grinding and a misalignment of teeth can increase the risk of developing cavities. Even genetics can cause a person to be more susceptible to tooth decay than...

The simple answer is yes, your dentist can fix your chipped tooth. The question of how your chipped tooth will be fixed depends on how severity of the chip. Your dentist can both restore the appearance of your tooth as well as the function. A chipped tooth can be vulnerable to further damage, so it is important for it to...