The American Association of Endodontists notes that every year nearly five million teeth are knocked out due to accident or injury. While some of these teeth can be implanted back in the socket or treated by a root canal, not all cases of severe dental trauma can be viably treated. If a tooth or the surrounding oral structure has been... read more »
You might know that missing a tooth can be embarrassing and can make smiling uncomfortable, but had you heard that missing a tooth can also cause a number of problems? Luckily, there are several restoration options you can—and should—consider using to replace your missing tooth. A dental implant is one of these options. This restoration will allow you to chew... read more »
Do you ever wonder what you can do about a chipped or a cracked tooth? You probably know that you should have either of these issues addressed, but do you know why you should? Similarly, do you know what you might be able to do if you need relief while you’re waiting to visit our dentist? Luckily, there are a... read more »
Past dental work, deep stains and chips on one of the teeth in your smile, can leave you feeling self-conscious. This prompts some people to have Oxford Lakes Dental Care restore the enamel layer of the tooth by installing a crown. A crown essentially replaces the enamel layer with an artificial material. While crowns can also be made from gold... read more »
Can you name every type of tooth in your mouth? Do you know how many of each tooth you have or what your teeth do? Generally, every mouth has four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Children typically have twenty primary teeth while adults usually have thirty-two. As you probably know, each type of tooth serves different functions.... read more »
Did you know that if your tooth dies, your dentist will most likely have to remove it? Sadly, your teeth can die for a number of reasons, including trauma, decay, or infection. Luckily, there are many things a dentist can do to protect your teeth, including root canal therapy. However, we understand that many patients would simply prefer to have... read more »