When a Filling May Not Be Enough: Crown Decisions for Back Teeth in Hamilton
A back tooth with a large old filling, a crack, or root canal treatment may need more than another filling. See how dentists decide between options.
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Root canal or extraction: how dentists decide when a tooth hurts
A toothache doesn’t automatically mean root canal treatment or extraction. Dentists use symptoms, the exam, and x-rays to see whether the tooth can still be saved.
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When a Filling Isn’t Enough: Why a Tooth May Need a Crown
A filling can repair smaller damage. A crown may be needed when too little healthy tooth remains, a large filling fails, or a tooth weakens after root canal treatment.
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Broken Tooth Restoration After a Fracture: When a Filling Is Enough, When a Crown or Onlay Is Safer, and When the Tooth Cannot Be Saved
A broken tooth is not always lost, and it does not always need the same repair. Learn how dentists decide between bonding or a filling, an onlay, a crown, root canal treatment, or extraction based on the crack, the amount of healthy tooth left, and whether the tooth is truly restorable.
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Tooth Infection Signs That Need Prompt Care and When to Go to the ER
A tooth infection can start as a dental problem but sometimes becomes a medical emergency. Learn which symptoms usually need same-day dental care, which red flags mean go to the ER, and why antibiotics alone often do not solve the problem.
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Dental Buildup: When and Why a Tooth Needs Extra Support
A dental buildup helps restore strength to a tooth that has lost structure from decay, fracture, or root canal treatment. Learn when it’s needed, how it works, and what questions to ask your dentist.
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CBCT Scan in Dentistry: What Patients in Hamilton Should Know
A CBCT scan provides three-dimensional images of your teeth and jaws to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Learn when it is recommended, how it differs from regular dental X-rays, and what the evidence says about safety.
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