Posts by Philip Gray DDS
When are dentures the best option?
Dentures are used as a replacement for teeth and can easily be removed and put back in. Today, dentures look more like natural teeth, so people can’t tell someone has them unless they remove them. The two types of dentures are partial and full, and your dentist will help determine what’s best for you.
Read MoreCan dental crowns be repaired?
Dental crowns are a fairly simple, painless procedure. Once your dental crown is on, you’re ready to go! You shouldn’t be able to tell a difference, even when eating. However, it’s important to take proper care of your dental crown to ensure it lasts as long as a lifetime.
Read MoreCan dental implants get infected?
Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or even the entire upper or lower jaw of teeth. They are ideal for patients who have missing teeth, decay, or a periodontal disease. The success rate for dental implants is very high, although there can be complications. One of those complications can be an infection.
Read MorePain during root canals
A root canal is a procedure that eliminates bacteria from an infected root canal, prevents reinfection, and saves the natural tooth. During the procedure, the pulp from the infected root canal is removed. Next, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. It sounds more painful than it actually is.
Read MoreCan dentures be screwed in?
When getting dentures, your dentist should talk to you about the different options you have. Dentures should fit securely, but they can become loose over time. Loose dentures can create sore spots, discomfort, and poor function, which can be frustrating and uncomfortable. If you’re worried about this happening to you, here’s how you can avoid these potential issues.
Read MoreAre dental crowns uncomfortable?
Dental crowns are snug “caps” that are placed over your tooth due to damaged teeth. The damaged tooth gets reshaped to fit the dental crown, which completely covers your tooth. Dental crowns can be made of different types of materials, such as ceramic.
Read MoreCan dental implants be whitened?
Dental implants are a great way to replace your natural teeth while keeping the natural look and feel. Although they are implants, they still need to be properly taken care of, and that includes routine visits to your dentist. Natural teeth can get stains and be whitened, but what about implants?
Read MoreHow should dentures fit?
Making the change to dentures can be uncomfortable, which is normal. However, that may be a sign they don’t fit correctly. If you have dentures, it’s important to take care of them, but what if they don’t fit properly? How do you know if they need an adjustment or repair? How are they supposed to feel?
Read MoreCan root canals cause root damage?
Root canals are a straightforward procedure designed to remove bacteria from an infected root canal, relieve dental pain, and save the natural tooth. They are very common, but like any dental procedure, they can cause damage if not done properly.
Read MoreHow are dental crowns made?
Dental crowns are essentially a “cap” that is customized to cover a patient’s tooth. The procedure helps restore a tooth’s shape and size, increase strength, and improve performance. There are two different types of crowns you can get, depending on the patient’s situation: temporary or permanent.
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