What are Dental Crowns? Dental crowns are a type of dental prosthesis. Crowns are useful in repairing and restoring teeth to their original appearance. By encasing the tooth in a durable material, a compromised tooth can greatly extend its functional...

The health of your teeth and mouth is very important to the well-being of your entire body. Daily brushing and flossing at home are necessary to keep your smile looking its best, along with regular dental exams and professional cleanings. The American...

When a tooth becomes fractured or weakened with a cavity, a dental filling may be the best option to make the tooth strong again. Dental fillings are a relatively quick procedure, lasting about 30 minutes per tooth and can be painless with the use of...

Dental veneers are sometimes referred to as ”instant orthodontics” as they help patients achieve nearly instantaneous results. With dental veneers, Oakmont, PA patients can cosmetically correct misshapen, gapped, and chipped teeth. Isn't it time you...

At Connections Dental , we offer both full and partial dentures. Whether you are missing several or all of your natural teeth, we can help find a solution that will work best for you. To schedule an appointment , call Connections Dental, your connection...

To some, wearing bracket-and-wire braces carries the same embarrassment factor as living with crooked teeth. Fortunately, there are Invisalign® clear aligners, the clear alternative to braces. Since Invisalign is crafted from a clear thermoplastic, most ...

Connections Dental is proud to offer KöR® tooth whitening at our Oakmont, PA dental office. The science behind their products is sound and there is no denying the dazzling results our patients consistently achieve. There are hundreds of teeth-whitening pr...

In many cases, extracting a tooth is the best treatment option to reduce crowding, prepare for dentures, or remove a dead or dying tooth. What to expect if you need a tooth extracted: Fortunately, you won't experience much in the way of pain since...

Hearing a dentist say the words “root canal” often causes fear in patients, but anxieties over this type of procedure are largely unfounded. Those who undergo root canal therapy will tell you that it isn't the treatment itself that is the painful par...

The loss of even just one tooth can have disastrous effects on the smile and greatly affect our quality of life. As soon as you lose a tooth, your mouth begins to undergo changes, such as bone loss. Without the natural stimulation of the tooth, your jaw...