Restorative Dentistry
Why Dentures Slip, and What Actually Fixes It
A denture that lifts when you talk or rocks when you chew is usually telling you the mouth under it has changed. The common causes, why more adhesive isn't the…
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Restorative Dentistry
How to Care for Dentures: The Daily Routine, and the Adhesive Mistake
Brush them daily with a non-abrasive cleanser instead of toothpaste, keep them away from hot water, take them out overnight, and treat a loose fit as a reline…
Restorative Dentistry
Full vs. Partial Dentures: What Each Replaces and What Each Asks of You
One replaces every tooth in an arch and rests on the gum ridge. The other replaces some of them and hangs onto the teeth you still have. Retention, the…
Restorative Dentistry
Types of Dental Bridges: Traditional, Cantilever, Maryland and Implant-Supported
Four designs, and what separates them is what holds the false tooth up. How each is anchored, where each tends to be used, and which ones cost you healthy…
Restorative Dentistry
Temporary Crown Care: Eating, Flossing, and What to Do If It Comes Off
A temporary is cemented lightly on purpose, which is exactly why it comes loose. What it is protecting, what to eat, the flossing move that keeps it on, and…
Restorative Dentistry
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last? The Honest Range and What Ends One
At least five years for most, 15 to 20 for many. The crown material almost never wears out first; the tooth under it, the cement, or a grinding habit gets…
Restorative Dentistry
Signs You May Need a Crown, and What Else Could Explain Them
A large old filling breaking down, a fractured cusp, a jolt of pain when you release a bite, a tooth after root canal treatment, teeth worn flat. Five signs…
Restorative Dentistry
Crown vs. Filling: What Actually Decides Which One Your Tooth Needs
A filling replaces the missing piece. A crown covers what is left and holds it together. Four things settle which one a tooth needs, and neither answer is…
Restorative Dentistry
Root Canal, Then Crown: Why the Second Step Protects the First
A back tooth that has had a root canal is more brittle than it was. The crown is what keeps it from fracturing. Waiting months between the two is the most…
Restorative Dentistry
Is a Root Canal Better Than Pulling the Tooth?
When a tooth can be saved, saving it is usually the better call — but not always. How dentists decide, what each path involves, and the cost people forget to…
Restorative Dentistry
Does Getting a Crown Hurt? What to Expect Step by Step
The tooth is numbed before anything happens — most people feel pressure and vibration, not pain. A step-by-step walk through the process, plus what's normal…