A Permanent Solution for Missing Teeth If you have already lost a tooth or even several teeth, then you know just how inconvenient, uncomfortable and embarrassing it can be…not to mention how it can affect your daily activities. Fortunately, for those patients that have missing teeth, there are several viable treatment options when it comes…
Are Root Canal Procedures painful? Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. In actuality, with modern anesthesia, most patients report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. Many patients are in substantial pain prior to receiving root canal treatment because of infection and/or inflammation in the roots…
Orthodontics (Braces) – What type is best for You ? One of the most common procedures in cosmetic dentistry is the practice of orthodontics, also known as “braces”. Although some of us are born with the type of teeth that grow in smoothly and perfectly straight, many people aren’t so fortunate and will experience a…
Can Root Canal Therapy Save a Tooth? The short answer is yes, but not always. Root canal therapy is an attempt to save a tooth that would otherwise require extraction. If your tooth is extracted an artificial replacement can be fabricated by Den-Care Smile Center in the form of a fixed or removable bridge, a…
First and Second Phase Orthodontic Treatment – The Basics of Orthodontia Although, the ultimate goal of any orthodontic treatment is to enhance the appearance of your smile and to ensure that teeth are in proper alignment, there are smaller milestones that take place along the way. Orthodontic treatment can be broken down into two “phases”:…