A simple dental crown is often used to treat a tooth with an enamel layer that has been significantly affected by tooth decay or a large dental fracture. The dental work will be created from special materials such as porcelain or a metallic alloy that rivals the strength of natural tooth enamel. While your new dental crown will be very... read more »
When a minor defect in a tooth is repaired with metallic amalgam or composite resin, the dental filling is meant to last for many years. If you consistently struggle to maintain good oral hygiene practices, or you fail to attend a regularly scheduled dental checkup with Dr. Letitia M. Williams you could suffer a new cavity on the previously repaired... read more »
A toothache refers to pain that arises when nerves within your pulp, which is located in the roots of your teeth, are damaged. This can be caused by an oral accident or injury, bad oral hygiene, tooth loss including extractions, or an infection. In some instances, the pain may be felt in the mouth, face, ear, and jaw Toothaches usually... read more »
Preparing for oral emergencies is often as critical as the actual treatment is if the worst should ever take place. Even though trivial accidents such as biting your lip may seem inconsequential, they can potentially have lasting effects on your smile and could lead to infections if not addressed quickly. Thus, treat all oral emergencies the same, even ones that... read more »
Have you ever heard of a water flosser? A water flosser, also called an interdental cleaner, was created to enhance your oral health care routine using an alternative method to clean between your teeth. Listed below are a few typical facts about water flossers: - Water flossers, like old-style dental floss, clean between the teeth. The modification is that water... read more »
Are your wisdom teeth bothering you or someone close to you? If so, our team can help. Sadly, wisdom teeth removal is something that almost everyone goes through, but can you recognize the symptoms of a problematic wisdom tooth? Similarly, do you know why some wisdom teeth need to be removed? Luckily, there are a few signs you can watch... read more »