In most cases, a tooth that has a cavity can be repaired with a filling or a crown. But, when a tooth is decayed beyond repair, a cavity extraction may be needed. When your dentist does a cavity extraction, the entire tooth is removed from the gums. It is not uncommon to experience some discomfort and pain after a cavity extraction, and it can take some time for the area where the tooth was extracted to heal.…
Read More »If you are suffering from discolored teeth, teeth whitening can be an effective way to make them several shades whiter. However, with there being several treatment options for teeth whitening, you may not know which is best for you. Here are three options that you will have to pick from. Home Whitening Kits One thing to keep in mind when using a DIY home kit is that it requires plenty of patience if you want it to work.…
Read More »A dental crown has many uses; you can use it to cover misshapen teeth, strengthen weak or diseased teeth, and cover discolored teeth, among other uses. However, a crown is not the only dental restoration that can do these things. Here are some of the alternative dental treatments you may use instead of a dental crown: Onlays A dental onlay sits somewhere between the dental filling and the dental crown. This is what you get if your teeth aren’t too damaged to require a dental crown but it too damaged to support a dental filling.…
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