Have you ever suffered an oral emergency before? Oral emergencies are accidents or injuries that take place in your facial area and often require visitation to a doctor or dentist. Listed below are common keys to help treat oral emergencies before professional help can be given: - If you have an item stuck in your mouth, try using an interdental... read more »
Do you have broken or damaged teeth that required a major restoration? If so, CEREC® dental crowns are an ideal option as they are designed to cap broken or damaged teeth and conceal them down to the gumline for full protection and functionality. In addition, CEREC dental crowns can be milled directly at your dentist's office without the need to... read more »
What have you heard about dental emergencies? Do you know which emergencies need to be addressed as soon as possible? Similarly, do you know what you might want to put in an at home dental kit? Regardless of your situation, you should contact our dentist as soon as you possibly can. Still, there are several things you might be able... read more »
Did you know that Americans actually spend millions of dollars every year to improve to brighten the color of their teeth? However, did you know that whitening won’t be enough if you’ve injured your teeth? Fortunately, if your teeth have experienced some kind of trauma, there are a few things you may be able to do. You see, your teeth... read more »
There are many winter activities that can harm your oral health more than you might realize. If you’re not careful, you could suffer a serious oral injury. So, our Solomon & Wright Associates, P.C. dental team encourages you to wear a mouthguard while you participate in those sports and activities. Those are: -Basketball: Basketball is a high-contact sport that poses... read more »
There are two major types of dental fillings our dentists at Solomon & Wright Associates, P.C. often use to fight cavities: metal-based fillings and resin-based composite fillings. Both come with a variety of perks that can be suited to your needs and the severity of your cavity. Typically, composite fillings work better on small cavities that amalgams cannot reach. Conversely,... read more »
Have you ever heard of dental veneers? As you may know, these shells are fused to your mouth to give you a healthy, attractive smile. In fact, dentures can be used to correct crooked teeth, to whiten your smile, or to close small gaps in your mouth. Similarly, veneers are stain resistant and durable—but there are still things you can... read more »