Dental Health Blog

Quick Summary When a molar has a deep crack or a failed old filling, the honest starting point is that a healthy natural root usually wins when it can be predictably saved. A root canal keeps your own tooth in place, which for many people is the more conservative...

Quick Summary Veneers and Invisalign can both improve a crooked or gapped smile, but they do it in opposite ways. Invisalign moves your natural teeth into better position and can correct the bite, while veneers leave the teeth where they are and cover the front with...

Quick Summary Bruxism, the clinical term for clenching and grinding, is more common than most people realize, and many who do it at night have no idea until a dentist spots the wear. Two findings matter most for treatment: a night guard protects your teeth from damage...

Quick Summary Same-day dental implants and traditional two-stage implants are not competitors. They are two tools for two different mouths. At our Camas practice, we lean toward immediate placement on front teeth and on sites without active infection, because it...

Quick Summary Fillings are a dependable way to repair cavities, but they are not meant to be replaced forever on the same tooth. When a filling keeps falling out, chips repeatedly, or you keep getting decay around it, the problem is often bigger than the filling...

Quick Summary Clear aligners can straighten adult teeth at any age with a nearly invisible, removable approach. Many adults are candidates, even in their 40s, 50s, or beyond. Treatment time varies based on complexity, but results are often achieved in 12–18 months....