Sometimes an accidental fall or blow to the face can impact a tooth without causing any initial pain or causing overt damage to the tooth’s enamel layer. In some of these cases, you might only suffer some minor swelling or facial bruising. But a few days later, you could develop a toothache or pain in the surrounding gums. This could... read more »

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, North Carolina, may be recommended by Dr. Rumley, Dr. Prajapati, and Dr. Maness to: - Support a weak tooth - Restore a broken tooth - Support a dental bridge - Restore a tooth that... read more »

The strength of your tooth enamel allows you to bite and chew hard foods. Unfortunately, there are times when a blow to the face or an accident can actually crack a tooth. This is even more likely if you participate in contact sports without having the protection of a quality mouthguard. An oral emergency like a cracked tooth can cause... read more »