Millions of Americans have had dental crowns placed on their teeth for various reasons–to protect a decayed tooth, to hold a cracked tooth together, to cover an implant, and more. However, despite their multi-purpose functionality, there are instances in which a crown is not the answer, whether due to health issues, budget, or simply preference.… Read More


Getting a crown put on a weakened, broken, or damaged tooth is a great way to restore appearance and functionality in your smile. Still, natural teeth are always better, and getting a crown is not something you want to get into a habit of doing. So it’s fair to wonder how long you can expect… Read More


Your dentist has many options for correcting a damaged or imperfect tooth, but they’re not always interchangeable. Bonding and filling are two methods that are considered direct restoration because the treatment is done in the dentist’s chair and often in a single visit.  The dentist fabricates either the filling or the bonding material right there… Read More


Improving or restoring your chewing ability, renewing your smile, and supporting your facial structure are just a few of the benefits of dentures.  If you have some or total tooth loss, full or partial dentures can be the vehicle for putting artificial teeth in place in your mouth. If you’re interested in dentures, we will… Read More


Dental implants are a marvel of modern medicine, offering patients a potentially lifelong solution to the problem of missing teeth that functions as well as it looks.  Nevertheless, if you’re going to imbed something in your jaw, it’s perfectly reasonable to ask what its makeup is. Below we’re taking a somewhat deep dive into the… Read More


When you get a cavity, a filling is the best way to seal the gap after the damaged enamel and dentin are removed.  While these fillings may last a long time, they can’t last forever.  The material used for the procedure largely determines how long a particular filling will last. However, your own eating habits,… Read More


If you’ve suffered from tooth loss, you probably want to know which dental restoration is the most permanent. Getting a long-lasting, durable, and realistic-looking solution is easy today thanks to dental implant technology. Implants are the best solution for a long-term fix for damaged, decayed, and lost teeth.  Designed to be long-lasting and easy to… Read More


Because they can last a lifetime, dental implants are the all-around best way to replace missing teeth.  However, the stability and comfort you get with implants comes with a price: their recovery time is one of the longest of any dental procedure, especially if you require a bone graft first.  Still, we believe the implant… Read More


Dental implants are an incredible solution for missing teeth, but if you’re considering getting one (or more), you may be curious what a dental implant actually is.  Although you can’t tell from the name, a dental implant system has three important parts that can’t all be placed in your mouth at the same time. They… Read More