by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Jul 8, 2024 | Dental Procedure
Is your mouth throbbing and your toothache won’t go away? If the pain is unbearable and you even see swelling in the affected area, you might be dealing with an abscessed tooth. A tooth abscess is painful and can be a serious health concern when left untreated. If you...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | May 23, 2024 | Dental Procedure
Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with a cavity, there are many filling options. Most of us just sit in the chair, open our mouths, and let...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Feb 13, 2024 | Dental Procedure
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root area is protected by a similar substance called cementum. Inside these very hard layers is dentin, a hard but...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Oct 21, 2023 | Dental Procedure
You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out of hand. Perhaps you have a gap in your teeth that you’ve always wanted to address. Or it could be that you...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Aug 19, 2022 | Dental Procedure
The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be repaired due to a variety of reasons, but those who have the option and the money to repair...
by Dr. Edward C. Yates | Aug 17, 2021 | Dental Procedure
Without Dental Implants, losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your problems. Missing teeth can contribute to extensive bone loss within your jaws and face....
