FAQs

Daily flossing is recommended to prevent cavities from developing between teeth where toothbrushes can't reach. This practice also contributes to maintaining healthy gums.

Crowns and caps are essentially the same thing - restorations that repair severely damaged teeth by covering all or most of the tooth after removing old fillings, fractured structures, and decay. These can be made from various materials including gold, porcelain, composites, or stainless steel. Dentists use the term 'crown' for all these restorations, while patients often refer to tooth-colored ones as 'caps' and gold or stainless steel ones as 'crowns'.

Both bridges and partial dentures are used to replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to surrounding teeth or implants, while a partial denture is removable and attached with clasps. Generally, patients tend to prefer bridges over partial dentures.

While amalgam (silver) fillings are still considered safe, many patients now prefer tooth-colored composite fillings. These 'white' fillings bond to the tooth structure, potentially strengthening teeth weakened by decay. They're often less sensitive to temperature changes and offer better aesthetics. However, tooth-colored fillings aren't suitable for all situations, and severely damaged teeth may require crowns for optimal patient satisfaction.

Not necessarily. While many teeth that have undergone root canal treatment require crowns to restore strength and function, not every tooth needing a crown requires a root canal procedure.

Tooth sensitivity often results from gum recession, which exposes the underlying dentin. This allows easier access for water and food to reach sensitive nerves. Various treatments are available, including specialized toothpastes, gels, and dental procedures. If you experience significant tooth sensitivity, we recommend discussing your options with our dental team.

A dental implant is an artificial replacement for a missing tooth or tooth root. It's typically made of titanium and surgically inserted into the jaw bone beneath the gum line. The procedure usually involves minimal discomfort. Over several months, the implant fuses with the bone, creating a stable foundation for attaching a new artificial tooth.

Dental implants offer several advantages: they look and function like natural teeth, provide a permanent solution for tooth loss, require only routine dental hygiene, help prevent bone loss and further tooth loss, eliminate the need for removable dentures, and focus on replacing only the missing tooth without affecting adjacent healthy teeth.