Do you feel apprehensive when you hear the words “root canal”? Unfortunately, this is a common reaction as misinformation and exaggeration have cast a negative pall over this safe and crucial procedure. In fact, root canal therapy is essential for preventing the need for extraction in many cases. So, what is root canal therapy? […]
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Root Canal Treatment…Not So Bad After All?
July 16, 2014
As you can imagine, it’s hard for dental professionals such as ourselves to hear of procedures used as euphemisms for terrible, terrifying things. The phrase “like pulling teeth” comes to mind. Dr. Brad Greenfield, who treats root canals in Lake Orion, MI, explains that much has changed in the past decade. Dental procedures are now […]
Dental Implants and Bridges
May 28, 2014
Just one missing tooth can affect your smile, self-confidence, facial structure, your jawbone, joints, and surrounding muscle. You wouldn’t think an individual tooth could hold such importance, but it does. Your tooth is like a bone. If you were to lose part of your bone from any part of your body, there would be numerous […]
Lifelike Restorations in Just One Visit
April 16, 2014
Have you injured a tooth or experienced a persistent . […]
The Pitfalls of Amalgam Fillings
March 31, 2014
Though effective, the popularity of amalgam fillings lies mostly in their cost-effectiveness, which, for many patients, is only an illusion. […]
