Whether it’s your wisdom teeth getting in the way of your other teeth and causing problems, or another tooth that has rotted beyond repair, here are five things you need to look out for when it comes to indications you might need to have a tooth pulled. Teeth Are Impacted or Crowded One of the most common causes for extracting… Read More
Are You Changing Your Toothbrush Often Enough?
If you’re already brushing and flossing daily and going in to see your dentist twice a year, then you’re taking pretty good care of your oral hygiene. But are you changing your toothbrush often enough? Because the point of brushing your teeth is to clear out the plaque and bacteria that build up in there, a lot of that bacteria… Read More
Crowns or Fillings: Which is The Better Choice?
A lot of people are faced with the decision: crowns or fillings? They’re both treatments for teeth that have suffered decay and/or trauma, but it’s the severity of the decay that will determine whether a filling or a crown will be needed. Fillings Fillings are the most common treatment for tooth decay, especially in teeth that only have a small… Read More
Crowns or Fillings – Which is the Best For Me?
Very often, people don’t know the difference between dental crowns and dental fillings and why one is used instead of the other. It’s very important to know the difference and why your dentist might choose one over the other. Knowing the difference will help you make a more informed decision about your dental care. The basic difference between crowns and… Read More