The teeth in the front of your mouth have cosmetic and functional value. When the tooth enamel layer on one of these teeth is compromised by a cavity it can cause discomfort, impair your ability to bite off pieces of food and could also leave you with an unattractive smile. If you have been experiencing a problem with one of... read more »

Oftentimes, dental erosion can occur to the point that a hole forms in your tooth enamel. If a hole forms, this is what is known as a cavity. To effectively treat cavities, the holes will need to be filled in with a highly durable material such as a composite filling. Composite fillings are designed to be tooth-colored in appearance and... read more »

Damaged tooth enamel can cause more than tooth sensitivity, and cosmetic imperfections. As time goes by bacterial deposits can start to build up in the minute textures in the tooth enamel. This could eventually cause a large and painful cavity to develop in the already distressed tooth. A minor chip can sometimes be repaired by having Dr. Paul Best apply... read more »