About Me

I recently received the news from my dentist that I needed a root canal and a crown. She said that without the crown, the tooth would not be strong enough after the root canal. She told me my crown options, and I was surprised that there were so many choices. I was conflicted on which was right for my tooth, so I asked her advice. She told me that many patients had a hard time making this decision, so she was happy to offer a suggestion. She told me that for my molar, the ceramic-fuse-to-metal was a great option, as it was sturdy but still looked like a real tooth. I am very happy with my result. I created this blog to encourage others to ask their dentist whenever they are confused by their options, as they have the experience to tell you what will likely be best.

2014

Why Are Wisdom Teeth So Different From Other Molars And Why You May Need Them Extracted

By the time you hit 19 or 20 years old, you figure you don’t have to worry about the pain of getting more teeth. Unfortunately, this is not true. The third set of molars, called wisdom teeth, make their appearance right around that age, and they usually cause much more trouble than all your other teeth did when they grew in. Having wisdom teeth removed is something that should be done by a full-service, board-certified, impacted tooth extraction dentist.