Gum disease and long-term problems with tooth decay can significantly increase your chances of suffering tooth loss. This is even more likely to be a problem if you have a history of avoiding your regular dental checkup. When multiple teeth are lost and the roots of the existing teeth have been compromised, there might be… Read more »
Posts Tagged: tooth extraction
A Removable Partial Can Replace the Function of Multiple Missing Teeth
Multiple teeth lost in one area of your mouth can severely impair the function of your mouth and have a negative effect on your quality of life. At , your dentist, Dr. , has several different restorative dental treatments that can address a problem like this. One of the least invasive treatments is to simply… Read more »
A Removable Partial Can Replace the Presence and Function of Multiple Missing Teeth
If you’ve had multiple teeth knocked out or lost to tooth decay in one area of your mouth, it can significantly impair the function of your mouth. Rather than learning to live with the problem by focusing on chewing with the other side of your mouth, your dentist, Dr. , can furnish you with a… Read more »
When to Yank a Tooth
When you’re having troubles with your teeth, you’re often faced with two choices: yank the tooth via extraction, or leave it in and let Dr. perform a root canal to help preserve the tooth. While neither of those is an ideal outcome, it’s good to be educated on the pros and cons of both situations… Read more »
