A dentist often uses a dental crown to replace a tooth’s enamel layer. They are often used to address a significant dental fracture, large cavity or as the final phase of endodontic therapy. It is cemented to the internal anchoring abutment with a strong dental grade adhesive. Sometimes an oral injury or complications from poor oral hygiene habits can weaken... read more »

You can have problems with your dental health no matter your age. Even though children tend to be extremely susceptible to dental damage, an often-overlooked group of society that can also suffer dental damage at a greater rate is older adults. Taking care of your teeth at an advanced age is not as hard as you think, and it is... read more »

In addition to replacing missing teeth, new dentures also call for a few adjustments in your diet and eating habits. Chewing food with artificial teeth may feel strange for a while, and it’s important to practice. We are happy to guide you through how to adapt your eating habits for dentures and which foods to avoid. - Eat soft foods:... read more »

Do you have pain or tenderness in your jaw? Is it difficult or painful to chew? Does your jaw lock, making it difficult to open or close your mouth? Do you have consistent pain around your ears? If you deal with any of these symptoms regularly, you may need to be seen for TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder. This is... read more »

Dental accidents such as a cracked or chipped tooth can occur suddenly, and dental crowns are often the ideal treatment to repair your smile. If you are unfamiliar with the uses of dental crowns beyond cavity treatment, we can tell you more about how they can benefit your smile. The ability of dental crowns to restore a tooth’s shape, size,... read more »

Here at Allegheny Dental Group, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »