From time to time, you may have to have a tooth removed, or extracted. An extraction may be required if a tooth is too damaged by decay or trauma to be saved. Wisdom teeth issues may require exaction; and an extraction may be necessary if there are too many teeth in your mouth. Additionally, some...
If you’re in search for the best over-the-counter whitening kit for your smile, then our dentist, Dr. Rumley, would be happy to help you. It’s important to know what you’re looking for because each treatment can affect your teeth differently. So, to help you, he would be happy to give you the tips you need...
The question is often brought up, does fluoride help or hurt our bodies? Fluoride is a mineral found in bodies of water across the planet, but it has recently come to the attention of numerous people due to its inclusion in many consumer products. Studies have connected fluoride to various oral health benefits including the...
Did you know that lasers have been around in dentistry since the early 90s and continue to be used in a wide array of dental procedures today? Lasers provide a level of precision that is not possible with the human touch, allowing services to be given that are extremely safe and effective. Lasers can be...
Although mouthwash is easy to use and readily available at most shopping stores, the quest to find your ideal mouthwash can be an arduous one. To avoid getting lost in transition or sidetracked with other benefits, always stick to mouthwash products that enhance oral health first, and then focus on your aesthetics. When your teeth...
Drs. Rumley, Prajapati, and Maness may recommend a dental implant in Raleigh, NC, for an individual who is missing one or more permanent teeth. A dental implant is a restoration that replaces both the crown and root of the tooth. The dental implant post, which is placed in the jawbone by a specialist, becomes a...
Discomfort in your teeth when you consume certain foods and beverages, can alter your lifestyle choices, and impact your quality of life. Even if you find some relief from a special toothpaste, chances are the underlying cause can worsen, leading to more significant oral health problems. The source of your tooth sensitivity will be a...
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped restoration that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, or appearance. A dental crown in Raleigh, NC, may be recommended by Dr. Rumley, Dr. Prajapati, and Dr. Maness to: - Support a weak tooth - Restore a broken tooth - Support a dental bridge -...
Here at Midtown Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our...
Did you know that as of the early 1990s, lasers have been successfully implemented and used in a variety of dental procedures? Not only are lasers highly effective at preparing your smile for extremely precise treatments, they are widely effective in a broad array of dental procedures to ensure maximum success for your smile. You...
