Even if you practice proper, regular dental hygiene, dental emergencies may occur. Dr. Steven J. Brazis and our team stress the importance of knowing what to do in these situations. There are things you can do at home to relieve discomfort and to minimize damage before you come in to our office. Toothache Rinse your… Read more »
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Dental Bonding: What Is It?
Have you heard of dental bonding? This dental treatment is a way to repair tooth enamel damage by using tooth-colored composite resin applied with adhesives and then hardened or “cured” with a special light. Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental fix that can be used to help your smile in the following ways: – If… Read more »
An Amalgam or Composite Dental Filling Might Be Used to Repair a Chipped Tooth
Chipped teeth can vary in severity and location. Many dental fractures affect the biting surface of a tooth in some fashion. This is even more likely to be the case if you grind your teeth at night, or you have a habit of nibbling on foreign objects. Sometimes these chips can expose the sensitive dentin… Read more »
A Single Unappealing Tooth in Your Smile Might Require a Porcelain Crown
While a dental bleaching treatment at Steven J. Brazis, DDS can certainly whiten stained tooth enamel, it will have no effect on a tooth suffering from physical imperfections. If one of the teeth in your smile has been altered by a small chip, a mismatched filling, or a small, unsightly cavity, Dr. Steven J. Brazis… Read more »
