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read moreRoot canals, while helpful, can weaken teeth. Restore your tooth's functionality and appearance by having us insert a crown. Crowns are made of a porcelain-like material and synthetic in nature and will be placed on top of your tooth. Make sure you floss the area around the crown to discourage the collection of plaque. Clenching your jaw, grinding your teeth, and brittle food can weaken the grip of your crown. If you take proper care of your crown, it could last as long as 8 years or more.

read moreRoot canals are tiny ducts that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth and lead down to the tip of the tooth. Every tooth can have anywhere between 1 - 4 root canals. Infections in the root canals can seriously harm the inner pulp and root of the tooth. In a root canal treatment, we'll remove the diseased tissue to stop the infection from spreading. Then comes the restoration of the healthy section of the tooth. A root canal procedure is the preferred alternative to extracting the infected tooth.

read moreNote that you need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader to obtain access to these documents. We're a family owned business with 30 years experience. Our practice is working to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in dentistry. Farmington Avenue Dental Care does this by employing excellent doctors such as Dr. Robert Katz, DMD, who practices in Hartford and East Hartford, CT at Burnside Dental Care PC.

read moreGet rid of those braces and use Invisalign to straighten your teeth instead. Invisalign is a series of removable, see-through, plastic aligners that are customized to mold to your teeth. No longer will you have to suffer the pain of wearing braces and taking care of them. Enjoy the freedom of wearing your Invisalign whenever you want them! These easily removable aligners can be taken out during your mealtimes or when you're heading out. However, make sure you take our advice about wearing them so that they are effective.

read moreThere are times when no amount of fillings, root canal therapies, and other corrective procedures can help save an infected tooth. If you're suffering from such a case, extracting your tooth is the only option left. Proper care is required during the healing period and this includes avoiding post-operation smoking, vigorous brushing, rinsing, and drinking through a straw as these may open up the wound. Add a cold compress to the cheek near the extraction area to reduce swelling. This happens because the wisdom tooth has grown too close to the permanent teeth, resulting in crowding, unaligned bites, and other problems.