When a tooth is hurting you and you know something’s wrong, it’s natural to try to wait out the pain. Unfortunately, serious tooth pain doesn’t go away on its own and indicates that there is a deeper problem. The question is, do you have a tooth infection, a tooth abscess, or is something else going …
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Aging brings with it a host of unique challenges. While many of them are unwelcome, failing dental work can be especially upsetting. But know this: A deteriorating smile can be repaired with new cosmetic dentistry. It doesn’t matter how old you are, or how long ago you had your dental repairs. Now is the time …
It is true that a “bad” tooth does not need to remain in the mouth. Yet, there are other options for dealing with an infected, decayed, or damaged tooth other than removing it. Whenever possible, a dentist will choose to save natural tooth instead of removing it. There are different alternatives that can benefit your …
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A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. A tooth extraction is rarely ever a first choice. A dentist will try to fix a tooth with a filing, crown, or other treatment before extraction becomes an option. However, if the tooth cannot be repaired because it has received …
So, your tooth hurts. It will pass, so it’s no big deal, right? Wrong! A toothache is an accurate indicator that something is wrong inside your mouth that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Many people mistakenly assume that a minor toothache is nothing more than “just a minor toothache” and that it …
The wisdom teeth are the third molars on each side of the upper and lower jaws. They are given the name “wisdom teeth” because they usually erupt in the mouth when people are in their upper teens or early twenties – at a “wiser” age than when all of the other teeth come in. Many …
There are certain dental emergencies that you understand to be obvious: a knocked out tooth, a tooth that has been pushed up into the gum line, or any injury that has a good deal of blood or pain involved. However, cracking a tooth is not always as obvious as one might think that it would …
Tooth restorations are done to give people’s smiles a second chance. Although permanent teeth are designed to be permanent, many people find that they have issues that do not allow them to keep their natural teeth throughout their lifetimes. Trauma or injury from a sports accident or car accident, certain medications, poor oral hygiene, and …
Just as in general health, there will be times when you have a dental concern yet you do not know if it warrants a call or visit to your dentist. Maybe your gums have been swollen for a few days, seemingly without reason; or perhaps, you have a tooth that feels a bit loose; or …
Dr. Patel’s main focus is your comfort. His approach to your treatment starts with patiently listening to you. Then, after a complete and thorough examination, he reviews and discusses the diagnosis and treatment options with you.
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