The best thing you can do for your teeth is to keep them. Because of that, our dentist, Dr. Kevin Oakes may do everything possible to avoid an extraction. But sometimes a tooth is too damaged or diseased to save, and then it must be extracted. Normally, you should be able to recover after an… Read more »
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Dental Crowns Can Conquer Damaged Teeth
Dental crowns can conquer damaged teeth. A dental crown is a tooth restoration system that can save a tooth from extraction by preventing further damage from occurring by placing a cap directly on top of the selected tooth completely concealing it in the process. Dental crowns can also improve the look of a damaged or… Read more »
A Knocked-Out Tooth Is Often Lost and Needs a Dental Implant Restoration
Athletes are always at risk of suffering sports-related injuries. Athletes who participate in contact sports and do not consistently use a quality mouthguard are at increased risk for suffering oral trauma. One of the most severe accidents is having a tooth knocked out by a hard blow to the face. In most of these situations,… Read more »