Common Treatment

And what to expect

Gum Health

Wondering if you really need a deep cleaning?

When gum disease (periodontal disease) goes beyond basic gingivitis, a regular cleaning (prophy) may not reach harmful bacteria below the gumline.

A deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) targets those deeper areas to help prevent irreversible bone loss and protect your smile.

If you’re questioning your dentist’s recommendation, remember that early treatment can stop gum disease before it leads to bigger problems—and keep your teeth healthier in the long run.

Compare Tooth Replacement Options:

Implant vs Bridge vs Partial vs No Replacement


Wondering how to replace a missing tooth?

This easy chart breaks down the pros, cons, cost, and time for dental implants, bridges, partial dentures, and leaving the space open. Whether you're looking for something permanent, fast, or affordable, this visual guide helps you choose the best option for your smile.

Crowns

Do I Really Need a Crown? Or Can I Just Get a Filling?

If you've ever wondered this—you're not alone. Here's what you need to know:

1. What You're Seeing in This Image

  • First photo: A dental crown going over a tooth—what could've prevented the break.

  • Second photo: A tooth with an old filling and a crack

  • Third image: That same tooth after it split.

2. Why Cracks Are a Big Deal

Once a tooth has a visible crack (especially around an old filling), it's only a matter of time. Chewing, grinding, or even just daily use can cause the tooth to split—sometimes all the way down the root. When that happens…

3. A Filling Won’t Fix This

If the tooth breaks like the last photo, it usually can’t be saved. That means:

  • Tooth extraction

  • Dental implant

  • Surgery

And all of it could’ve been avoided with one thing: a crown.

4. What Is a Crown—and Who Needs One?

A crown is a custom-made cap that covers your tooth and protects it from cracking or breaking further.
You need a crown if:

  • You have a cracked tooth

  • You’ve had a large filling

  • Your tooth feels “off” when biting

  • Your dentist has warned you about possible fracture

5. Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Once a tooth splits, it’s not replaceable.
Be proactive. If your dentist recommends a crown—it’s not just to “upsell” you. It’s to save your tooth before it’s too late.

Protect your teeth. Protect your wallet.
Get the crown before the crack becomes a catastrophe.

Dentin Sensitivity

Struggling with tooth sensitivity from gum recession?

When gums pull back — from brushing too hard or an uneven bite — they expose the root, which has tiny open tubules that lead straight to the nerve. That’s why cold or hot drinks can feel like a zap.

🦷 Sensitive toothpaste can help by calming the nerve.
🛡️ Fluoride toothpaste helps block those tiny holes.
🔁 If it’s really bad, a gum graft surgery can cover the exposed root and can improve the pain.