Dentistry has come a long way over the years. For example, in ancient Babylon and other parts of the world, toothaches were thought to be caused a a creature called a tooth worm. No knew what a tooth worm looked like, since in reality they obviously do not exist. But the ancients did not know that, and among the toothache... read more »

Dental crowns are carefully created in professional dental laboratories from materials such as gold alloy, base metals, and dental grade porcelain. This is intended to give them the strength to rival natural tooth enamel, and this restores the basic function of the previously compromised tooth. Yet it’s still possible for a dental crown to be chipped or fractured from something... read more »

Your tooth sensitivity may be a sign of something more serious. For instance, you may have worn or fractured tooth enamel, cavities, dental erosion or gum recession. Seeking the guidance of a professional dentist is very important. Dr. Jeffrey Lowry can help you narrow down your causal factors and then recommend proper treatment. Here are some solutions that he may... read more »

If you have suffered an oral accident or injury, check to make sure that your tooth enamel on your teeth is intact. If the tooth enamel is breached or broken, it must be fixed immediately. However, if the pulp on the inside is already injured, the pulp be removed in order to save the tooth from an extraction. To help... read more »