Are you interested in having a healthy, strong smile? If so, you probably understand that you’ll need to brush your teeth for two minutes at a time every day. You also probably know that you should also floss and visit a dentist twice a year. Still, even if you do all of these things, you may need professional help. Did... read more »

Dental crowns are one of the most commonly used dental restoration treatments available. They are incredibly flexible, being able to treat a large number of different dental issues, from the purely cosmetic to the structural. Here are some of the dental issues dental crowns can treat: -You need to protect a weak tooth from tooth decay or from breaking. -You... read more »

Your tooth enamel is composed of microscopic mineral structures. The density of these minerals is what gives your teeth the strength to bite and chew food. However, it is possible for the acidic foods and beverages you consume throughout the day to deplete a microscopic amount of these minerals. Chronic enamel erosion can create microscopic channels through the enamel, exposing... read more »

Having a healthy lifestyle can help your smile in more ways than you might realize. This is why our Midtown Dental team encourages you to have a healthy lifestyle. It will help you have a top-notch oral health and a superb life. To help you accomplish this goal, we recommend doing the following things: Keep up on oral hygiene: Keep... read more »

Do you ever think about what else you can do to keep your smile in excellent condition? If so, you are not alone. With health becoming a higher priority in our nation, many people are now turning more to cosmetic dentistry and other options to keep their oral health in check. However, did you know that there are specific foods... read more »

The American Dental Hygienists Association has shared that October is National Dental Hygiene Month. At Midtown Dental in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Rumley, Dr. Maness and Dr. Prajapati wish our patients a spookily safe October by sharing that message known as “Do The Daily 4”. This message is quite possibly the most important aspect of an effective oral health routine,... read more »

The occlusal or biting surface of molars and premolars can often have deep pits and fissures. From a functionality standpoint, this helps back teeth chew tough foods. However, these areas can sometimes trap plaque and residual food particles, which promotes cavity formation. If the cavity is modest in size, your dentists can usually repair it using an inlay or onlay... read more »

Sometimes on rare occasions, a blow to the face or a hard fall can cause damage to your bridge or one of the two abutments anchoring it in your mouth. The chances of this are even higher if you participate in contact sports without the protection of a quality mouth guard. If your bridge has been damaged or part of... read more »

Have you had filling fall out? Have you ever cracked a tooth? Do you even have parts of a tooth completely missing? Luckily, there is something you can do about these issues—namely, using dental inlays and onlays. While we recommend thinking about dental crowns and fillings, we recommend also thinking about the benefits of these restorations. You see, inlays and... read more »

The strength of your tooth enamel allows you to bite and chew hard foods. Unfortunately, there are times when a blow to the face or an accident can actually crack a tooth. This is even more likely if you participate in contact sports without having the protection of a quality mouthguard. An oral emergency like a cracked tooth can cause... read more »