Clayton Individualized Dentistry Blog

If you have a decayed or cracked tooth, your dentist may recommend a dental restoration such as a dental crown or filling to repair the damage. Dental fillings are available in many varieties, including tooth-colored and metal. Which is right for you, and what should you know about them?

Young children aren’t the only ones who lose their teeth. The average American adult loses 12 permanent teeth to decay, injury, or gum disease by age 50! Here at Clayton Indivualized Dentistry, we see this more than you may think. This is also more than a cosmetic issue; missing teeth can weaken your jawbone, impact…

As we age, everyday wear and tear takes a toll on our teeth. Discoloration, receding gums and tooth loss all can age us well beyond our years. If you have found yourself not loving your smile or feeling that it has lost it’s luster, you’re definitely not alone. Plenty of Americans feel insecure about unattractive…

Whether it’s sensitivity, bleeding gums, or a burning sensation, most of us have experienced pain in our mouth at some point. Pain and swelling can occur anywhere in the mouth, including the tongue, gums, inside of cheeks, and roof of the mouth. If you are experiencing severe mouth pain in Clayton, please call our office…