Gentle Dental of St. Clair Shores Blog – Dental Technology

6 Reasons You Might Need Dental Crowns

Posted on: June 24, 2014

If one of your teeth is damaged or no longer performs or looks as it should, your dentist in St. Clair Shores may recommend a dental crown. Dental crowns are artificial coverings that are cemented into place over the visible surfaces of your natural teeth. Types of dental crowns include gold, metal, porcelain, ceramic, and composite resin crowns. With crown […]

Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants

Posted on: April 22, 2014

You want a beautiful smile and you want one that will last a lifetime. However, sometimes life has other plans that can impact the state of your smile, like losing a tooth. Whether you lose your teeth to an accident, gum disease or tooth decay, you need to find a viable replacement—a replacement that not only fills in the gaps […]

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Top 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of a Root Canal

Posted on: December 24, 2012

Root canals have the reputation of being scary and painful, but the truth is, this dental procedure benefits patients much more than it harms them. Root canals are performed to save the tooth when you have an infection that is affecting the nerve in its root. Not only can a root canal procedure protect your mouth from further damage, it […]

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