What is a Root Canal? Endodontic therapy, commonly known as a root canal, is a treatment aimed at clearing infection from your tooth. Dr. Elbrecht, the dentist here at Advanced Dental Care of Indiana, safely performs root canal therapy to families and individuals in [...]
What is Dental Implant Restoration? When teeth are missing or unable to support and retain a dental prosthesis, like a crown or dentures, dental implants, and implant-retained teeth are commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth to restore the beauty and function of [...]
What is Considered a Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure? Beyond basic cosmetic procedures aimed at changing a persons’ appearance, Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures can restore the functionality of teeth while improving self-confidence to patients. To be successful, cosmetic dentistry requires an artistic eye and advanced technical skill. [...]
What is a Dental Crown Used For? A crown (also known as a cap) is a dental restoration designed to completely cover a damaged tooth. For somebody who is missing a large amount of tooth structure as a result of tooth decay, congenital disorders, [...]
What Helps Gum Disease? Unfortunately, neglect of regular care for your tooth can have negative effects. One of them being gum disease. The good news is…it’s preventable! Here we have outlined the simple work you can put into your dental health on a daily [...]
Getting an oral cancer screening is important for early detection of mouth cancers. By catching any signs or symptoms of mouth cancers early, you increase your chances of successfully treating the cancer. Oral cancer statistics While some think oral cancer is rare, according to [...]
Not all dentists are able to see child patients. So, knowing the difference between a general dentist or a family dentist and a pediatric dentist is important. Choosing the right dentist ensures that you get the best care for every member of your family. [...]
If you find yourself wishing you could change a few things about your teeth, veneers may be a great option. Dental veneers are thin layers of material adhered to your tooth. They can hide stains, a chip or even restructure the shape. But having [...]
Understanding when to get a dental extraction is important to your overall oral health. With modern dental techniques, dental extractions and other dental conditions can be successfully addressed and treated. Ultimately, your dentist would like to preserve as many of your natural teeth as [...]
In the dental implant world, we hear terms like “fixed” and “permanent,” but do those mean what we think they mean? Can dental implants be removed? Yes. For it to be necessary for a dental specialist to remove an implant, it has to have failed. The possible reasons for [...]
