How Full Mouth Reconstruction Restores Function and Aesthetics
If your teeth are worn, missing, painful, or damaged across multiple areas of your mouth, you might feel overwhelmed about where to start. You may wonder: “Is there a way to fix all of this at once?” The good news is yes! At Worthington Dental Group, we offer Full Mouth Reconstruction, a comprehensive and fully personalized approach to restoring your smile’s function, appearance, and comfort. Whether you’re experiencing severe decay, gum disease, jaw pain, or multiple missing teeth, our team...
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Restorative Dentistry Services That Transform Your Smile
If your teeth are worn, missing, or painful, you may be wondering: Is it too late to fix my smile? The good news is — it’s not. And at Worthington Dental Group, we make the process of restoring your smile feel supportive, personalized, and manageable. Through restorative dentistry, we help patients reclaim comfort, confidence, and function, whether that means placing a tooth-colored filling, designing a same-day crown, or replacing missing teeth with implant dentistry. Our team is here to rebuild...
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Tooth Talk: Do You Have Xerostomia?
Do you have xerostomia? Your answer is most likely: “I hope not!” Fear not! Xerostomia is actually the medical name for “Dry Mouth.” Dry mouth is not something to be ignored or taken lightly. Dry mouth is caused by the lack of saliva for a long period of time. Multiple causes for dry mouth exist, including medications, diseases, and certain medical treatments. Dry mouth is uncomfortable, but more importantly, it increases your risk of dental decay, which can destroy your...
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Do You Have Missing Teeth?
It is important to replace missing teeth for proper chewing of food, jaw support, stability of the remaining teeth, and an attractive smile. Missing teeth disrupts proper function and the teeth next to and above the missing tooth/teeth will shift, move, and tip into the space in time. It is much easier to restore a missing tooth soon after it is lost than waiting a number of years after teeth have shifted significantly. A dentist or prosthodontist can determine the...
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How Are Dental Implants Made?
The loss of one or more teeth is no small matter. In addition to the cosmetic effects of a missing tooth, there are serious health concerns that accompany the loss of a natural tooth. The most serious concern is bone loss, which becomes pronounced over time and can lead to the loss of more teeth and gum disease. To avoid these negative outcomes, many dental professionals recommend dental implants as a replacement for natural teeth. How Do Dental Implants Work?...
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Breaking Down Your Family’s Dental Health Needs
People of all ages require dental care. From babies to children, teens, adults and senior citizens, everyone needs the attention and care of a skilled dentist. Yet each age requires unique dental treatment. Let's take a look at some of the common oral health challenges and treatments for each stage of life. Dental Care for Infants Dental care for infants actually begins long before the first tooth makes its debut. After all, just because you can't see a tooth yet...
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When Is it Time for a Teeth Cleaning?
The majority of Americans underestimate the importance of preventative dental care. When it comes to oral health, continuity is key for people young and old alike. While there are certain physical symptoms that let you know that it's time for a cleaning, only your general dentist can determine what's right for you and your unique smile. (more…)
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