Dr. Nicholas Kondon sometimes uses dental fillings to repair a tooth with a small chip or cavity. If you struggle to maintain a diligent oral hygiene regimen, a new cavity could form on the same tooth. Sometimes there simply isn’t enough healthy tooth enamel remaining to secure a second dental filling. This is even more likely to be the case... read more »

When a tooth is lost to an untreated cavity or a severe dental fracture it can cause several changes in your mouth while also putting you at increased risk of other dental complications. Beyond obvious changes in your appearance, clarity of speech, and overall oral function, a missing tooth can also gradually alter the alignment of the surrounding teeth. The... read more »

Even though tooth enamel is very hard, there are still things that can cause chips and fractures. While some fractures are caused by a blow to the face or a hard fall, there can also be other mundane causes. It’s not uncommon for a fracture or large chip to occur after grinding your teeth at night on a regular basis.... read more »