What To Do When A Filling Falls Out When You Are On Vacation

What happens when you are on vacation and a filling comes out? It may not seem like a big deal at first, especially if it's a small filling with no crown. Unfortunately, leaving the tooth uncapped for several days until you come back home can lead to a new cavity or infection in the exposed tooth, a cracked tooth from food items becoming lodged in the hole, or increased sensitivity because of the exposure. [Read More]

Ensuring Your Child Has The Best Orthodontics Experience Possible

When you have a child who is in need of orthodontic care, you want to make sure that their teeth get the care that they need and that your child has the most positive experience possible with their orthodontic care. In order to achieve this goal, you need to make sure that you know more about the orthodontic care process and the newer innovations in that process so that you can find the right clinic and orthodontist for your child as well as ensure that your child is doing what they need to do to make the process easier. [Read More]

What To Consider When Choosing A Dental Crown For Your Teeth

There are several of things to consider when choosing a dental crown including the type, price, and placement. Dental work can quickly become expensive, so it is always in your best interest to know your options. The Types of Crowns You can choose from an all ceramic crown, an all metal crown, and a porcelain crown. The ceramic crown is one that looks the most like your teeth using a material called zirconia, which is very strong. [Read More]

Dental Emergencies: How To Handle Them When Away From Home

When a dental emergency occurs, it is usually best to find your way to a dentist as soon as possible. If the incident occurs after hours, you will want to try to find a 24-hour dentist if possible. If not, you will need to visit an emergency room. Because accidents can happen at any time, it is always a good idea to be as prepared as you can be for them. [Read More]