A cavity is essentially an area of tooth decay that forms when the bacteria living in your mouth manage to exploit an area of tooth enamel. This is more likely to occur if you are inconsistent with your daily oral hygiene routine or if you put off your routine dental checkup. If a cavity is allowed to spread, too much... read more »

A chipped tooth might seem like a minor inconvenience. If the chip isn't prevalent in your smile, you might be tempted to procrastinate having it repaired. However, the damaged tooth enamel could start to trap food particles and plaque, fostering a new area of tooth decay. Sometimes, a badly chipped tooth can't be repaired by a filling. Should this be... read more »

While crowns are designed to be durable and the cement holding them to the teeth is steadfast, there are times where something like a blow to the face or chronic periodontal disease can cause it to fall out. If one of your crowns falls out, you need to contact Riverdale Dental Center as soon as possible to have it looked... read more »