A Dental Bridge Might Be Used to Restore a Tooth Lost to a Severe Cavity

Without professional treatment a small cavity will inevitably start to expand, compromising an increasing amount of the surrounding dental structure. In time this could lead to the development of a dangerous dental abscess in the underlying gums or a severe fracture near the gumline. When a tooth is lost in this way there often isn’t enough healthy root structure remaining... read more »

Your Questions About Dental Bridges Addressed

If you are missing a tooth, Dr. Mitchell Olson may recommend a dental bridge. A dental bridge is a dental restoration that is made up of two dental crowns with a replacement tooth in between. The replacement tooth is used to fill a gap in an individual’s smile and the dental crowns are placed on the teeth on either side... read more »

Restore Your Tooth With a Dental Crown

If a tooth needs to be restored, Dr. Mitchell Olson may recommend a dental crown in Bloomington, Minnesota. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over the entire visible part of a tooth. When is a dental crown needed? Our dentist may recommend a dental crown to: - Protect a weak tooth from breaking - Restore a... read more »