Category: Dental Fillings
-
Amalgam Fillings (Silver Fillings)
Dental amalgam is an alloy of mercury, silver, tin, and copper. Dental amalgam has evolved for more than 100 years. Advantages of Dental Amalgam Disadvantages of Dental Amalgam Schedule an appointment at Healthy Smiles today by calling (860) 595-3903. Dental amalgam is an alloy of mercury, silver, tin, and copper. Dental amalgam has evolved for…
-
Toothache – Tooth Abscess
A tooth abscess is an infection of the tooth. Reasons for tooth abscess Any of the above reasons can allow the bacteria to enter the tooth pulp and lead to necrosis of the tooth pulp. Infected pulp builds up pus which accumulates at the bottom of the tooth lifting the tooth. It feels as if the…
-
Are you ready for a whiter smile?
Only 23 More Days Until Spring! With Spring Weddings, Reunions, Graduations, and Celebrations right around the corner, is brightening your smile on your mind?When Spring is in the air, its teeth whitening season, call and schedule a dental consultation today! 🙂 860-595-3903As always, should you have any dental related emergencies there will be a dentist on call…
-
Make your smile Healthy and Beautiful!
Healthy and beautiful smile can help reclaim your confidence. Front teeth problems may include cavities, chipped tooth, infected tooth, discoloration, crowding or spacing. Treatment options include crowns, fillings, veneers, whitening, or bridge.To determine the underlying cause and selecting the most appropriate treatment option, please schedule your appointment.As always, should you have any dental related emergencies there will…
-
Sensitive Teeth
What causes Sensitive Teeth? Sensitive teeth is better understood with the anatomy of the tooth. The anatomy is divided into two portions – root and crown. The crown portion has enamel on the top that protects the tooth from being sensitive. Because of mechanical pressure from brushing or gastric acid reflux, the tooth enamel wears out, and the…
-
How to stay away from Dental Cavities?
Dental Cavities Dental Cavities are more frequent from infants to adolescents, and it is a dental disease that can adversely affect dental growth and dental health. Initially, the tooth is weak when the teeth erupt, and they are very vulnerable to cavities. Caries bacteria can easily invade the tooth structure and can infect the tooth.…
