When a tooth becomes seriously damaged, it can still be restored by a dental crown. These restorative devices are sometimes called caps, owing to the way that they fit over the top of a damaged tooth to add strength. But how much do you really know about dental crowns. Take the quiz below from your… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Restorative Dentistry
How to Fix a Broken Tooth with Your Austin Dentist
Your teeth are the strongest part of your body. Unfortunately, they’re also the most used, and when they sustain structural damage, your teeth cannot repair themselves. Consequently, much of dentistry revolves around treating and repairing broken teeth before extensive damage renders them useless. Your Austin dentist, Dr. Steven Van Wicklen, has extensive experience restoring and… Read more »
Austin Dentist Explains What to Do When You’ve Lost a Tooth
Gum disease, which affects over 70% of adults in America, is also the number one cause of adult tooth loss. Luckily, gum disease is highly preventable and manageable, so if you’re intent on preserving your natural teeth, then you have a good chance. However, gum disease isn’t the only manner in which you can lose… Read more »
The Need for Dental Fillings, with Your Austin Family Dentist
Dental fillings are among the most common dental treatments today. Considering that 90% of adults in America have experienced tooth decay in at least one permanent tooth, the dental filling’s popularity isn’t exactly an anomaly. At your Austin dentist’s office, Dr. Van Wicklen offers advanced dental fillings made of white composite resin to restore your… Read more »
Austin Dentist Looks at Dentures Past and Present
What is your mental image of dentures? Do you picture a bulky set of fake-looking teeth floating in a glass? If so, your mental image may be a bit outdated. Recent years have seen some incredible advances in the field of prosthetic teeth. To illustrate these advances, your Austin dentist, Dr. Van Wicklen, is comparing… Read more »
Austin Dentist’s Dental Crown FAQs
An interesting fact about your teeth is that they don’t repair or rebuild themselves when damaged like other parts of your body. If a tooth’s structure is damaged, you have to proactively repair it and protect it from bacterial infection and further injury. Dental crowns are among the most beneficial tools in the pursuit of… Read more »
Maintain Your Oral Health with Austin Family Dentist
Hopefully, you brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once, every day. However, we also hope that the extent of your dental hygiene routine does not end there. Like a car, your mouth needs regular professional maintenance to continue operating properly, even in you wash it often. To help you… Read more »
You Don’t Have to Tolerate Tooth Loss
Unless you’re a hockey player, a missing tooth is probably not a badge of honor. Your teeth can be lost to disease, decay, trauma (such as in the case of a hockey player), or a number of other reasons, but natural causes is not one of them. Your teeth were meant to last a lifetime,… Read more »
Single-Visit Dental Crowns at Your Austin Dentist’s Office
Time is of the essence when treating your dental issues, but in today’s hectic society, finding time to sit in a chair can be difficult. Unfortunately, dental maladies such as tooth decay, gum disease, or complications from a structurally damaged tooth do not wait for anyone, regardless of how busy you are. As progressive diseases,… Read more »
South Austin Dentist Explains the Difference between Full Dentures and Partial Dentures
Replacing Missing Teeth in South Austin Our South Austin dentist, Dr. Steven Van Wicklen, offers several options for replacing missing teeth, from dental implant restorations, to removable appliances, full dentures, and partial dentures. If you have missing teeth, do not wait for more dental issues to crop up as a result. Address tooth loss with… Read more »