restorative dentistry

Filling or Crown? The Best Treatment for Your Tooth

2019-04-07T19:40:05-06:00

Yikes! A painful tooth can be an unwelcome surprise. When you bite down and experience sensitivity or pain, restorative dental treatments could be necessary. Restorative dentistry can eliminate the painful symptoms of teeth that have been damaged due to decay, infection, or trauma. Typically, for mild to moderate damage, your Denver restorative dentist will restore teeth through dental fillings or dental crowns. To understand the differences between these two common treatments, and to learn which one could be best for your painful tooth, read on! To schedule your appointment with a restorative dentist near downtown Denver, call our practice at 303.534.2626. [...]

Filling or Crown? The Best Treatment for Your Tooth2019-04-07T19:40:05-06:00

6 Things You Shouldn’t Do After a Tooth Extraction

2019-04-07T12:03:45-06:00

If your Denver dentist advises a tooth extraction, the health of your mouth would benefit from removing a damaged or unhealthy tooth. While removing a tooth can seem daunting, there’s a lot you can do to help improve your recovery and get back to life as normal more quickly. When talking about extraction recovery tips, it’s often easier to talk about what NOT to do. By avoiding just a few things during the first few days of recovery, you can experience a positive recovery experience. Though the length of recovery varies from person to person, it often lasts anywhere from a [...]

6 Things You Shouldn’t Do After a Tooth Extraction2019-04-07T12:03:45-06:00

Restoring a Broken Tooth

2019-04-03T17:38:18-06:00

A broken tooth means a restorative dentistry appointment is in your future! If you break a tooth, follow these instructions to stabilize the tooth until you can be seen by our Denver dentists. Once you get to your appointment, your Metro Dental Care dentist may recommend one of the following treatments to restore your broken tooth. The type of treatment needed can vary, depending on the severity of the break, the health and strength of your tooth, or the location of the tooth that broke. Below, learn more about our common restorative procedures and what you can expect while in the [...]

Restoring a Broken Tooth2019-04-03T17:38:18-06:00

When to Seek Replacement Teeth

2019-03-15T12:21:39-06:00

Every Denver dentist will tell you that your natural teeth are always worth saving; maintaining the “real thing” is the best option for a healthy comfortable smile. But sometimes, replacement teeth are needed because — life happens; when teeth are no longer positively impacting your oral health, or are beyond restorative procedures, tooth replacement offers a safe and effective alternative. But many patients wonder when is the right time to seek out replacement teeth? How do you know when replacement teeth will be better than your natural teeth? Read on to discover the common reasons why our patients receive replacement teeth. [...]

When to Seek Replacement Teeth2019-03-15T12:21:39-06:00

5 Common Causes of Toothaches

2018-12-14T06:21:22-07:00

Maybe you’ve been there before. You wake up one morning with pain radiating from your tooth. You felt just fine the night before. What happened? Sometimes toothaches appear suddenly without explanation. Today, our team at Metropolitan Dental Care explores 5 common causes of toothaches and explains how we can treat these symptoms at our Lone Tree, CO dental practice. #1: Tooth Decay When the tooth enamel is compromised, you are at a higher risk for tooth decay. When plaque deposits are not regularly removed, they feed on starches and sugars in the oral cavity. As a result, acid is produced, which [...]

5 Common Causes of Toothaches2018-12-14T06:21:22-07:00
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