When a cavity forms on one of your teeth it can compromise the tooth enamel, while also placing the rest of the tooth at risk for severe complications. Without professional treatment, a cavity or a bad dental filling can allow tooth decay to penetrate the root of a tooth. As this happens, you might experience increasing toothache discomfort or pressure... read more »
Grinding your teeth while you sleep, biting your nail, nibbling on desktop items, or using your teeth to open packaging can potentially fracture one of your teeth. When this happens the severity of the damage can vary. The level of distress to the tooth and the tooth enamel will determine the course of treatment Dr. David Tapani recommends. Occasionally, a... read more »
A chip can occur on one of your teeth from a myriad of sources. Nibbling on your fingernails, pens, pencils and chewing ice all pose a potential threat. You are even more likely to suffering a chipped tooth if you grind your teeth at night on a regular basis without the protection of a quality sleep guard. Without timely, professional... read more »