A filling can crack for many reasons. Maybe it wasn’t fitted correctly and now interferes with your bite. Perhaps it’s old and needs to be replaced. Another common issue is jaw clenching or teeth grinding, especially during sleep, both of which wear down your natural...
Dental bonding and tooth veneers both fall under the practice of cosmetic dentistry, but they aren’t the same procedure, and they serve different purposes. Veneers cover an entire tooth or several teeth, and they’re primarily used to permanently whiten a smile, whether you have discolored...
Did your filling fall out? It’s a common issue, but it does need attention. Sometimes you bite down too hard, and an old filling breaks and comes out. Anyone who’s had an old filling come loose will tell you it’s more of an inconvenience than...
A healthy, glowing smile can boost your confidence, build trust, and even improve your relational prospects. Unfortunately, coffee, tea, and wine all take their toll. That pearly white smile may not look so shiny anymore. But you don’t have to accept stained or discolored teeth...
At Beckham Square Family Dental, we treat various dental conditions every day. Our first priority when treating any dental problem is to save as much of the tooth as possible, including cases of decayed teeth or receding gums. If we can crown a molar or repair a chipped tooth with...
You don’t need to be a dentist to know that brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups are critical to oral health. But that’s just the beginning of what it takes to maintain a beautiful smile. The truth is the foods you eat can have a...
Are you considering whitening your teeth? If so, you’re probably wondering what’s the difference between the kits you can buy over-the-counter at the drug store and going to a cosmetic dentist for a professional teeth whitening? Basically, you get what you pay for. It all...