A tooth infection is the result of bacteria accumulation that has spread to the inner dental pulp, where the nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue of a tooth reside. When left untreated, an infection can worsen and form an abscess within a tooth (periapical) or at the gums ...

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Root canal therapy can be enormously effective in preserving a tooth that has been infected by disease or decay. Tooth pulp - the collection of blood vessels in the center of the teeth - can often become severely inflamed by deep cavities, ongoing decay, or trauma; in turn, ...

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A root canal is a procedure designed to clear out infections in decayed or damaged teeth in order to restore the tooth structure and prevent further deterioration or the need for extraction. Untreated tooth decay can cause a wide range of pressing health issues beyond the scope of ...

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CEREC® crowns have changed the way our patients at Eureka Smiles think about dental work. Since CEREC® allows many individuals to simply make an appointment to replace a broken crown or repair a damaged tooth and walk out that same day with a beautiful restoration, some people wonder ...

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Every individual has unique orthodontic needs and goals; therefore, the exact cost of Invisalign® varies from patient to patient. Factors that can influence the price of your Invisalign® treatment may include: the complexity of the issues affecting your teeth; the severity of misalignment; the total number of aligners ...

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Straight teeth are often considered a sign of youth and good health, but the benefits of straight teeth can go beyond the cosmetic. Crooked or misaligned teeth can cause bite issues, lead to oral health concerns, or interfere with your ability to properly chew. Though traditional metal braces ...

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In our last blog entry, we talked about the many benefits of CEREC® 3D CAD/CAM technology and providing customized restorations in a single dental appointment. Today, we’ll talk about how this technology allows our experienced dentists to perform more conservative dentistry, ultimately removing less of your original tooth ...

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In our last blog post, we talked about taking the fear out of dental treatment with oral conscious sedation dentistry and how Eureka Smiles can provide many of our more nervous patients with an extremely relaxed, virtually pain-free dental experience. Today, we’ll talk about some of the potential ...

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Do you have a fear of dental treatment? If so, you are not alone. In fact, millions of people across America suffer from some level of dental anxiety. Those with pronounced dental phobia may avoid the dentist altogether, which can lead to serious consequences for the teeth, gums, ...

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Laser gum therapy and gum reshaping can dramatically improve the health and aesthetics of your smile. However, when using these new technologies and techniques, it can be easy for a dentist to get carried away by the possibilities and recklessly contour the gums. While the immediate results of ...

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