A tooth filling is a material made of composite resin. It can be hardened in-chair by our dentist using a special blue light. This allows our dentist to fabricate a restoration or cosmetic procedure in a single visit. The tooth filling begins as a ki

What can I do for severe tooth pain?Home Remedies for ToothacheSaltwater Rinse. Until you can get to the dentist, one of the best things you can do is swish warm, salty water around in your mouth. ...OTC Pain Relievers. Dentists suggest acetaminop

When You Need a Filling…Pain in the tooth, including tooth aches, throbbing pains and sharp pains.Pain or sensitivity in the tooth when you touch it or put pressure on it (e.g. when eating, brushing)A visible hole in the tooth or mark that might i

Reasons why you should visit every 6 months:PREVENT TOOTH DECAY: Dentists can quickly diagnose tooth decay. When the cavities are small, they are very easy to fix. By delaying your visit, smaller cavities will enlarge and eventually lead to Root Can

HOW TO TREAT A DENTAL ABCESS?Open up (incise) and drain the abscess. The dentist will make a small cut into the abscess, allowing the pus to drain out, and then wash the area with salt water (saline). ...Perform a root canal. This can help eliminat

Lingual braces are one of the many types of the fixed orthodontic treatment appliances available to patients needing orthodontics. They involve attaching the orthodontic brackets on the inner (lingual vs. buccal) sides of the teethDo lingual braces

To explain, a dental emergency can occur to the gums, soft tissue in your mouth, jaw, as well as your teeth.Tooth Knocked Out. ...What if my tooth cannot be saved? ...Broken, Chipped or Cracked Tooth. ...Toothache Pain. ...Tooth Abscess. ...Whe

Why are caps put on teeth?Dentists install crowns to perform several important functions. They protect weak teeth, restore broken teeth, prevent cracked teeth from breaking further, and support teeth that have large fillings. ... Crowns restore the