Category: Restorative Dentistry

How Much Work Will It Take To Restore A Chipped Tooth?

A chipped tooth is a problem even when the damage is minor. Your ability to put bite pressure on the tooth can be reduced, and you can feel self-conscious about a visible flaw that hurts your smile. There are several procedures that can restore the appearance of a tooth and provide any needed functional support…. Read more »

Make Sure You Use Your Dental Benefits For 2020!

We are reaching the final months of 2020, which means the holiday season is soon to arrive. If you have not made use of your dental benefits for the year already, and do not have any appointments scheduled to do so, using them before they run out may be more difficult than you anticipate! Our St…. Read more »

Contact Your Dentist About A Loose Dental Filling Or Crown

A dental filling or dental crown that feels loose, appears broken, or causes discomfort is a concern. If you find yourself experiencing problems with a restoration, reach out to your St. Louis, MO dentist’s office. Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can evaluate your tooth and determine how to make sure it remains safe. The replacement of an older filling or crown will help… Read more »

3 Reasons To Feel Calm Before Cavity Treatment

an Feeling some discomfort over the news that you have a cavity can be natural. With that said, there are reasons to feel calm while arranging the appropriate restorative dental work to address the problem with your tooth. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, Dr. Johnson can take care of a patient’s cavity using a discreet and durable… Read more »

We Can Restore Cavities While Preserving Your Smile

With the combined forces of smart daily care and regular dental exams, you can control your risks for tooth decay. Unfortunately, people sometimes fail to realize that small changes in their daily routine can affect their relative risk over time. As a result, people who are confident they take good care of their teeth can… Read more »

You Still Have Time To Use This Year’s Dental Benefits!

Remember that professional dental care has an important role to play in your efforts to preserve your oral health. Fortunately, your dental benefits can make it easy for you to arrange services that allow you to maintain the quality of your smile. While the end of 2019 is still several months away, the year can wrap up… Read more »

2019 Is Near – Have You Used This Year’s Dental Benefits?

As we enter the final months of 2018, your mind may be trained firmly on the holidays. The end of the current year provides us with opportunities to see family, enjoy time off from work, and prepare for the next year. It can also be your last chance to take advantage of the dental benefits… Read more »

What Kind Of Dental Problems Require A Root Canal Treatment?

Magnolia Family Dental in St. Louis, MO can provide the kind of regular preventive dental care that helps you avoid dental pain. Unfortunately, too many people decide to wait until something feels wrong before they will see their dentist. When you avoid routine visits, a problem can grow in severity until a root canal is needed. A root… Read more »

Is It Time To Seek Care To Address Dental Pain?

Dental discomfort may come in the form of a tooth with heightened sensitivity to heat and cold. It can also come in the form of persistent pain, which can make it harder to keep up with your daily responsibilities. You should take tooth pain seriously, as it can be a sign that you are in… Read more »

Dealing With A Cavity That Has Spread To Your Pulp

Once a cavity has formed, your dentist’s help will be needed to stop its growth, and spare your tooth further harm. When you seek restorative dental care at an early stage, your dentist can address decay while it only affects your enamel. However, if you fail to seek treatment in time, a cavity can create… Read more »