When it comes to restoring your teeth, the materials used can make all the difference for your health, confidence, and smile. At Rivercrest Family Dental in New Braunfels, TX, we’re proud to offer mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings as a safer, more modern option for our patients. Here are three key reasons why mercury-free fillings are the better choice.
At Rivercrest Family Dental, we are passionate about helping our patients save their natural teeth. Unfortunately, there are certain instances when that is not possible, and we may recommend a tooth extraction. An extraction may be needed for a number of reasons, such as severe decay, complications from gum disease, trauma to the mouth, complications with wisdom teeth, or even to help prepare the mouth before orthodontic treatment. A tooth extraction is when the entire tooth structure, including the root, is fully removed.
Here at Rivercrest Family Dental, we could not be happier that spring has arrived and summer is right around the corner. Summer is a time when everyone is out and about, children are playing outdoors, enjoying summer sports, and families are planning and taking vacations. Nothing can ruin a fun time like a dental emergency. It always seems like an emergency happens at the absolute worst moment. Would you know what to do if you or a loved one experienced a dental emergency? We want to share some helpful tips on how to avoid an emergency and what to do if one should occur.
