Keys to Treating Oral Emergencies

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 »

CEREC® Same-Day Crowns Are Crafted to Protect Your Smile

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 »

Thumb Sucking Is Bad for Your Child

Thumb-sucking in children is a completely natural part of growing up, but it is bad for their oral health. Prolonged thumb-sucking causes a child’s teeth to grow in improperly and even stunt the growth of their chompers. To ensure their future smile will be stellar, encourage your child to stop sucking their thumb as soon as you can. Alternative methods... read more »

What Not to Use your Teeth For

Our teeth are some of the best tools we have to help us in myriad facets of life. However, it’s easy to get into the habit of using our teeth for jobs they were never meant for. This can cause some serious damage – even long-term damage – if you continue these bad habits. Let’s take a moment to look... read more »

How to Take Care of Tooth Discoloration Due to Trauma

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 »

Treating Yourself to a Healthy Smile

This holiday season you will likely be surrounded by mouth-watering confections, and we encourage you to take some steps to protect those hard-earned smiles. After working hard all year-round to maintain your beautiful smile, you don't want to undo your work during the holidays. You can still celebrate the goodness of the season, just be mindful along the way: -Eating... read more »

The Two Major Types of Dental Fillings

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 »