Chipped teeth are repaired with polishing, composite bonding, porcelain veneers, or crowns, and the right choice depends on how deep the chip goes and how much healthy tooth structure is left behind. A shallow enamel chip on a front tooth … Continued
Swelling around a tooth almost always signals a bacterial infection, and that infection will not clear up on its own. Swelling that spreads across the face, turns firm and tense, or arrives with a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or … Continued
Tooth pain requires dental attention when it lasts longer than two days, wakes you from sleep, arrives alongside facial swelling or fever, or stops abruptly after being severe. Those four patterns separate a passing irritation from a problem that gets … Continued
Retainers hold your teeth in their corrected positions after clear aligner treatment ends. You wear them 20 to 22 hours per day for the first 3 to 6 months, then switch to wearing them every night while you sleep. Retention … Continued
Choosing between a crown vs filling for tooth damage depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains after the decay or fracture is addressed. A filling replaces a small to medium portion of damaged tooth, while a crown covers the … Continued
Dental crowns for tooth protection are custom-fitted caps placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its strength, shape, and function. Crowns cover the entire visible portion of the tooth above the gum line, acting as a permanent shield … Continued
Tooth sensitivity after dental fillings is a common experience that happens when the nerve inside a treated tooth becomes temporarily irritated during the filling procedure. Most patients notice sharp, brief discomfort triggered by hot or cold foods, sweet drinks, or … Continued
Dental fillings for cavity treatment involve removing the decayed part of a tooth and filling the space with a strong, tooth-colored material to restore its shape and function. Fillings are one of the most common dental procedures performed in the … Continued
Dental cleanings and plaque removal involve a dental hygienist using professional instruments to scrape away plaque and hardened tartar (calculus) from your teeth and below the gumline. According to the CDC, approximately 47% of adults aged 30 and older have … Continued
During a routine dental exam, your dentist reviews your health history, takes digital X-rays when needed, examines each tooth for decay and damage, evaluates your gums for signs of disease, performs an oral cancer screening, and finishes with a professional … Continued
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