If the dental pulp in the root canal of a tooth becomes infected, our dentist may recommend a root canal to restore the health of your smile. Symptoms Sometimes, there will be no noticeable symptoms that a root canal is needed. Often, however, tooth pain will be present. This discomfort can range from mild to severe and may be worse... read more »
Your teeth have been designed to be hard enough to bite, chew and grind most normal foods. Unfortunately, there are some instances that can chip one or more teeth. This could be as mundane as chewing on ice, grinding your teeth or using your teeth as tools. Even if the chip doesn’t cause you any pain, you should still have... read more »
If you are taking regular care of your teeth and keeping regular dental visits for healthy cleanings, good for you! Your pearly whites are happy to receive all that diligent attention. But you can’t always prevent everything, and there are times when you might accidently experience trauma to the mouth and incur unexpected tooth loss. Major tooth injuries, like the... read more »