Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically screwed into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, your dentist is able to screw replacement teeth into them. In today’s post, our Hickory dentist explains how dental implants can replace damaged or missing teeth so you can bite or chew painlessly. How do […]
If you’ve recently undergone dental surgery, and now feel a persistent pain in the place where the tooth was extracted, you might be suffering from phantom tooth pain. Here, our Hickory NC dentist will explain the symptoms associated with phantom tooth pain; how it is diagnosed; and what your treatment options will include. What is […]
Wisdom teeth, sometimes called third molars, are the last set of molars you get. While many people have no problems living with their wisdom teeth, these molars can cause problems if they don’t come in properly. When they erupt between the ages of 16 and 20, there may be too little room for the teeth […]
Faster Procedures are Possible If you have one or more missing teeth, then dental implants are an excellent option to improve the appearance of your smile along with providing a sturdy biting surface. When our Hickory cosmetic dentists first began dental implantation procedures on patients, the process was more complex. Today, undergoing this oral surgery […]
Fixing your smile can be stressful and Viewmont Family Dentistry is here to help with every step of the way. When you lose a tooth and root or have a broken tooth an implant is now the preferred option over a bridge or dentures, because they allow you to enjoy all the regular activities just […]
Dental extractions are among the easiest and best ways to get relief from a toothache. As the name implies, an extraction involves removing the tooth. If your pulp has died or the tooth has become severely infected, extraction may be your only route. Depending on the tooth, the dentist can do either a simple extraction […]
In today’s world of sugary drinks and acidic foods, many people suffer from a variety of diseases of the teeth, mouth, or gums. Many of these diseases unfortunately are not treated soon enough, and the result is the need for a tooth extraction or in some extreme cases, cosmetic dentistry. Our Hickory dentist office is […]
Tooth extractions are performed when the affected teeth cannot be saved by any other method of dental treatment. Various reasons warrant this type of procedure. The most common ones include genetic predispositions, trauma or extreme decay that is not possible to correct. In addition, tooth extractions may be recommended for functional or aesthetic reasons where […]
Restorative dentistry is an art almost as much as it is a science. For those who are not restorative dentists, there may be many mysteries surrounding the things that these professionals do. But for every question, there is an answer. Why Are Most Tooth Fillings Silver? The silver tooth fillings used by a Hickory restorative […]
Wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth that appear, usually between the late teens and early twenties. Some of us will notice its occurrence and some won’t. For those that do notice them coming through, you may or may not need your wisdom teeth pulled. 3 Reasons Why You May Need Wisdom Teeth Pulled: […]