Amalgam vs Composite Fillings : A comparison
In the previous few pages of this section, we have summarized amalgam filling (‘silver’ fillings) and composite filling (‘white’ fillings) materials. They are two very different materials that are the...
View ArticleDental Root Canal Treatment: What You Need to Know
“What is a Dental Root Canal?” Youâre not alone in asking this. The treatment causes some confusion and is a mystery to many people. A dental root canal treatment (also called a root canal therapy)...
View ArticleTeeth Veneers: 8 Common Questions Answered
Teeth veneers (better known as dental veneers) are a common cosmetic treatment option. But what exactly are veneers in dentistry? What are the side effects? Alternatives? All and more will be answered...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Periodontal Disease Treatment
This article will give you summary advice on what you might want to know about periodontal disease treatment. As you may have read in an introduction to gum diseases, periodontal disease is a grade of...
View ArticleSix Possible Problems, Including Tooth Pain After Filling Placement
After a filling has been placed, there are a few ‘teething’ problems that might occur in the short-term. There are also problems that might occur in the longer term with a filling. Tooth pain after...
View ArticleDental Bridge Procedure : A Quick Guide
What Does the Procedure For Getting a Bridge Involve? A dental bridge is one of the dental treatments used to replace missing teeth. Bridges are fixed into the mouth by attaching them to neighboring...
View Article“Does a Root Canal Hurt?” A Common Question Answered
“Does a root canal hurt?” The short answer to this common question is no; getting a root canal should not hurt. Despite popular beliefs, modern day techniques and equipment mean that in the vast...
View ArticleTooth Extraction Dry Socket and Other Complications
Dry socket occurs after about 5% of tooth extractions. Post-tooth extraction dry socket is a very painful condition that develops when a blood clot does not form properly at the tooth extraction site,...
View ArticleRoot Canal Symptoms: “Do I need a Root Canal?”
Root canal treatment is needed in the case of irreversible damage to the tooth nerve. This damage is caused by decay or trauma to the nerve. How can you and your dentist know that a root canal is...
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