If you develop a small cavity that doesn’t receive treatment, it can become an extensive area of tooth decay that damages the tooth and affects your oral function. We may recommend that a dental crown replace the badly decayed tooth enamel to improve the health and strength of your tooth. Typically, Dr. Jamie Choi and our team schedule two separate... read more »

Dental fillings are typically bonded or cemented to the surrounding tooth enamel with a connection intended to last for many years. However, poor oral hygiene practices can gradually cause a buildup of plaque acids capable of demineralizing previously strong tooth enamel. If this persists on a chronic basis the relationship between a dental filling and the surrounding tooth enamel can... read more »

An abscess is a collection of pus that forms above the gum line. It is usually the result of a chip, crack, or a cavity in one of your teeth, causing bacteria to reach the inner part of your tooth more easily, leading to infection. The infection can build up and ooze out, creating an abscess. Thankfully, our team can... read more »