by Dr. Smith | May 29, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Oral Surgery
Your family, general, or pediatric dentist or orthodontist may refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for some dental treatments that require oral surgery. An oral surgeon is a specialist who has graduated from an accredited dental school and also completed...
by Dr. Smith | May 22, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Dentures
Denture technology has come a long way since the days of George Washington and his wooden teeth. Unfortunately, people still lose teeth for a variety of reasons including periodontal disease, trauma, and decay. Missing teeth make talking and eating difficult, and can...
by Dr. Smith | May 15, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Implant Dentistry
Statistics show that losing natural teeth is still a common occurrence in oral health today. You might be surprised to know that it is estimated that 70% of Americans have lost at least one tooth by middle age. That’s why dentistry has worked hard to come up with an...
by Dr. Smith | May 8, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Root Canal Treatment
Sometimes a tooth is so severely damaged that the only way to save it is with root canal treatment. There is no reason to turn and run if your dentist advises this procedure. The treatment has advanced to the point that it’s often compared to getting a filling. There...
by Dr. Smith | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, General Dentistry
When you have a tooth or multiple teeth with extensive damage, your dentist may recommend a crown or bridge to restore your smile. Most of the time these restorations provide complete and successful results, but occasionally problems arise. Tooth decay: Good hygiene...
by Dr. Smith | Apr 10, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Root Canal Treatment
Have you been told that you may need a root canal treatment? Are you worried because of things you’ve heard in the media about how “awful” a root canal is? Don’t worry about what you’ve heard; endodontic therapy isn’t at all what you’d think. Let’s debunk some myths!...