Binder Family Dental Blog

Porcelain veneers go over the front of the tooth to improve appearance, and are made of very thin and durable materials custom-tailored to match your teeth. This dental solution addresses a range of cosmetic issues.

Dental decay can progress and reach the root canals, which can become infected. Once the bacteria reach the root canals, the infection can spread quickly. There is a chance that you could lose your tooth if you delay treatment.

If you have a cracked, weakened, pitted, or misshapen tooth, you may be wondering which cosmetic dentistry option would be right for you: veneers or crowns? A skilled dentist can recommend the better option for you, because everyone is different and has different needs and preferences.

If you, like many people, are putting off having necessary dental work – or even just having a regular dentist appointment – because of an aversion to going to the dentist, to the rescue is intravenous (IV) sedation. IV sedation involves the use of a subtle and temporary sedative that keeps patients in a state of relaxation throughout the entire office visit.

The mouth is particularly susceptible to infection because of its vulnerable position as an opening into the body. Because the entire body is interconnected, any oral infection may also infect other areas of the body if the virus or bacterium travels through the circulatory system.