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: […]