A dental filling, made from either metal amalgam or white composite resin, is a restorative treatment designed to treat a tooth with a mild to moderate cavity. If the cavity is large enough, however, then a dental filling might not be enough to effectively restore the tooth, or to stop tooth infection from spreading. To… Read more »
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Endodontic Treatment, Before It’s Too Late
Endodontic treatment, or treating/removing the infected tissues from the center of your tooth, might be the last resort for saving your severely damaged or infected tooth. Known as the pulp, the mass of nerves and blood vessels underneath your tooth’s outer layers connects to your teeth’s roots, which extend underneath your gums and into your… Read more »