801-763-7737The heightened sensitivity of a small cavity or missing filling might be tolerable for a short amount of time. This usually means that the compromised area of tooth enamel has exposed the sensitive dentin layer within. At this point, it is wise to have the offending tooth treated [Read more…] about Toothache Pain Always Needs a Dentist’s Attention
Dental Fillings Keep Smiles Safe for Years to Come
Dental fillings keep smiles safe for years to come. If tooth decay has arisen to the point that your tooth enamel has a significant amount of dental erosion, a hole may have formed in a tooth, called a cavity. To stop infection and tooth loss, the cavity must be filled in with a dental filling, typically either a dental amalgam or tooth-colored composite. [Read more…] about Dental Fillings Keep Smiles Safe for Years to Come
How a Root Canal Can Save a Diseased Tooth
Dr. Steven and Randy and our Elite Dental team in American Fork, Utah, are here for your smile. If you have a tooth that is causing you pain, you may require a root canal treatment. What does this mean? Well, inside the center of your tooth lies the tooth pulp. Tooth pulp has nerves, connective tissue and blood vessels which branch out and into each root through canals in the tooth. This tooth pulp can become [Read more…] about How a Root Canal Can Save a Diseased Tooth
