When the nerve tissue within the tooth becomes inflamed it becomes necessary to remove the diseased portion and refill the tooth with a synthetic...
FAQs
Why is it necessary for me to get a crown after a root canal?
A crown is required after a root canal because the tooth no longer has blood supply. The tooth can become brittle and break at the gum line. The...
My tooth wasn’t sensitive before you worked on it, why is it bothering me now?
When a tooth is prepared for a filling, onlay, or crown slight trauma can occur at the supporting enamel dentin. Also decay can be insulating to the...
How long will it be numb after this procedure?
Most dental anesthetics will last approximately 3 hours from the time it is administered. Some long acting anesthetics can las 6 to 8 hours. Each...
What can I eat?
Eating after dental appointments has more to do with the numbness of tissue more than the procedure. If anesthetic is used we advice our patients to...
Why are my teeth getting yellow?
Some food contains significant color (ex: red wine, mustard, coffee, cola) which over a lifetime stain the surface of our teeth. Most of these...
Is this going to hurt?
You should not experience any pain during your dental procedure when giving the amount of local anesthetic. If you should feel any discomfort your...
Why should I replace this tooth? It has been missing for years.
Replacing missing teeth is important to prevent shifting of adjacent teeth and eruption of opposing teeth.
Which is better, tap or bottled water?
Most bottled water does not contain fluoride. Tap water contains a safe and effective amount of fluoride to prevent cavities. Bottled water is fine...
At what age should I bring my kids to the dentist?
In our practice we accept children 3-4 years of age. Younger children may be seen by a children’s specialist “pedodontist” if there are obvious...