Carole Emanuel, DDS Blog

Do you think that you may need to have a dental filling placed? This restoration is used to fix teeth that have been damaged by decay, an injury, or another oral health issue. It involves your dentist administering a local anesthetic to the area, if needed, before removing damaged areas of the tooth. After cleaning the area, a biocompatible material is added to restore the structure of the tooth. Here are some common signs that could mean that you would benefit from the procedure.

Do you have gums that are sore, red, and bleed easily? Gum disease is incredibly common. In fact, almost half of Americans over the age of 30 are suffering from gum disease at one severity or another. However, there is all sorts of misinformation floating around online. It pays to be well informed about this condition. Continue reading to learn about some of the most common myths out there and why they are incorrect.

If you’ve had a cavity previously, your dentist probably used an amalgam filling, which was made from a variety of metals, including mercury. Although they’ve been used for generations to treat tooth decay, many Americans are choosing to replace metal fillings with a composite material that’s completely metal free. The tooth-colored resin provides a biocompatible alternative to metal. Here are 5 reasons you may want to swap out your old fillings.

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To keep your smile in excellent shape, you should attend regular cleanings and checkups every six months. However, if you haven’t been for a while, you’ve moved to a new area, or you have switched dentists for one reason or another, it may be difficult to know how you should prepare for your visit. We’re here to help! Here are some tips that you may want to consider so you can be prepared for your upcoming dental checkup.