Sometimes accidents occur when you least expect them, and you need emergency care. Most dentists would be happy to ensure you are promptly treated when they do happen; however, until you can be seen, knowing what to do will alleviate a lot of anxiety and worry. Chipping or cracking a tooth can be as simple as biting into a hard... 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 »
A tooth can sometimes be chipped by grinding your teeth when sleeping, crunching on ice, or using your teeth as tools. When this happens the damaged tooth enamel can pose several different threats to the long term health and integrity of the tooth. The location and size of the chip, as well as the size of the tooth will affect... read more »