Posts by Sally Powell
Everyday Habits That Shorten the Life of Dental Resin Fillings
Protect Your Dental Fillings From Everyday Wear Dental resin fillings look great and work hard, but they are not unbreakable. The way we chew, snack, and care for our teeth every day has a big effect on how long these fillings last. Small habits can slowly wear them down, even when everything seems fine. A…
Read MoreCommon Dental Resin Filling Myths Columbia Patients Should Stop Believing
Stop Letting Filling Myths Put Your Smile at Risk Accurate facts about a dental resin filling matter more than most people think. When you understand what is happening in your mouth, it is easier to say yes to care that protects your teeth for years. When you rely on old rumors, it is easy to…
Read MoreCracked Tooth Emergency Guide: What to Do First and Protect It Before Care
Stop the Pain Fast and Protect Your Smile A cracked tooth is not just a small chip you can ignore. Even a thin crack can let bacteria in, irritate the nerve of the tooth, and turn a small problem into a big one. Waiting to see if it gets better on its own often leads…
Read MoreLarge Filling Failed: Repair, Replace, Inlay/Onlay, or Crown?
When a Big Filling Breaks, Do Not Panic A large filling in a back tooth can fail at the most random moment. You might be chewing a piece of grilled corn or enjoying a chewy treat when you suddenly feel a hard chunk in your mouth or a sharp edge on your tooth. The tooth…
Read MoreSummer Sports, Grinding, and TMJ: Protect Teeth Before Damage Starts
Stop Summer Teeth Damage Before It Starts Summer often means more sports, more travel, and less routine. That mix can quietly be tough on teeth and jaws. Between fast-paced games, late nights, and extra stress, small problems like clenching, jaw pain, and tiny chips can start to show up. TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint,…
Read MoreResin Filling Cracks or Falls Out: Steps to Protect Your Tooth Until the Dentist
When a Resin Filling Fails, Fast Action Protects Your Smile A dental resin filling is a tooth-colored material we use to repair a cavity and seal the tooth. It helps restore shape and strength so you can bite and chew without pain. When that filling cracks or falls out, the inside of the tooth can…
Read MoreDental Sealants for Adults: When They’re Worth it and How Long They Last
Protect Hard-Earned Smiles From Everyday Wear Dental sealants are often linked with kids, but many adults benefit from them too. After years of chewing, sipping coffee, and fighting off plaque, our back teeth can use a little extra help. Those grooves on molars are great for grinding food, but they are also favorite hiding spots…
Read MoreUnexpected Ways TMJ Can Affect Your Dental Health
How TMJ Issues Quietly Undermine Healthy Smiles Jaw joints do a lot more than help you talk and chew. Your temporomandibular joints, or TMJ, connect your lower jaw to the bones on each side of your head. They work together with your teeth and with your facial muscles every time you eat, yawn, or laugh.…
Read MoreSummer Crown Care Guide: Protect Your Crown From BBQ, Ice, Sports, Travel
Enjoy Summer Smiles Without Damaging Your Crown A dental crown should let you eat, laugh, and smile with confidence, not worry about every bite. Summer is full of fun, but it is also full of things that can be rough on a new or existing crown, like BBQ foods, sports, and travel mishaps. Knowing what…
Read MoreCaring for a New Tooth-Colored Resin Filling: First 48 Hours Tips
Protect Your New Filling for a Comfortable First 48 Hours A new dental resin filling can help your tooth look and feel better, but the first couple of days after treatment are important for your comfort. How you eat, drink, and clean your teeth in those first 48 hours can make a big difference in…
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