Bridges are used to fill in the space of a missing tooth with a natural looking substitute. Bridges can be supported by adjacent teeth, by implants, or by a combination of both. When done correctly, a bridge can make an otherwise unattractive gap in your smile look natural and untouched. Learn More
A filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. When you receive a filling, the dentist first removes the decayed tooth material, cleans the affected area, and then fills the cleaned out cavity with a filling material. Learn More
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay, infection or inflammation. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges. Learn More
A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. If you compare natural teeth to implant-supported replacement teeth, you’ll see they have the same basic parts. Learn More
By the age of 18, the average adult has 32 teeth; 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine, and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and tearing off food into smaller bite size pieces. Learn More