Restorative Dentistry

How to Clean Dentures – Learning New Tricks

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / July 20, 2016 / Comments Off on How to Clean Dentures – Learning New Tricks

You never thought it could happen, but your dentist tells you that you need dentures/partial dentures. And you had a basic idea of daily oral care, but dentures can’t possibly be the same as normal teeth, right? So does this mean you will need to retrain yourself a new dental care routine in order to…

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Help! I Have Tooth Pain! Do I Need a Root Canal?

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / March 20, 2015 / Comments Off on Help! I Have Tooth Pain! Do I Need a Root Canal?

Are you asking yourself – Do I Need a Root Canal? Here is an overview of when root canals are needed and how the procedure happens. A root canal is something we’ve all heard of and most of us probably dread the thought of having to have a root canal procedure. But do we really…

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Restorative Dentistry Treatment Options

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / November 18, 2014 / Comments Off on Restorative Dentistry Treatment Options

Let’s take a look at your restorative dentistry treatment options. Tooth restorations are the ways in which your dentist can replace or restore missing teeth or missing parts of the tooth structure. Tooth structure can be missing or damaged permanently due to decay, deterioration of a previously placed restoration, or fracture of a tooth. Some…

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Your Laser Dentistry Options

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / September 30, 2014 / Comments Off on Your Laser Dentistry Options

Let’s take a look at a few of your laser dentistry options in Greensboro. Laser dentistry procedures are one of the fastest growing areas in both general and cosmetic dentistry. The use of lasers in dentistry is relatively new, but their proven safety and effectiveness has given Graham Farless, DDS the ability to provide his…

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What Are the Signs That Root Canal Therapy Is Needed?

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / July 23, 2014 / Comments Off on What Are the Signs That Root Canal Therapy Is Needed?

5 signs that root canal therapy is needed. Once you experience these indicators, seek out a local Greensboro dentist to further assess and help you relieve this pain. When the nerve of a tooth becomes infected or the pulp damaged, root canal treatment is necessary. Root canal treatment has a myth that it is very…

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Dental Implants Benefits You Should Know

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / July 16, 2014 / Comments Off on Dental Implants Benefits You Should Know

The most obvious dental implants benefits are that they look and feel like your natural teeth. Beyond this there are also several other benefits you may not realize. Dental implants are essentially replacement roots. They provide a base for which a removable or fixed faux tooth will sit, and the preferred choice for our Greensboro…

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Porcelain Dental Crowns and Bridges – General Dentistry takes an Esthetic Approach

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / June 14, 2014 / Comments Off on Porcelain Dental Crowns and Bridges – General Dentistry takes an Esthetic Approach

Porcelain dental crowns and bridges are dental prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants. Unlike dentures, which can be taken out, dental crowns and dental bridges can only be removed by a dentist. Dr. Graham Farless of Greensboro, NC specializes in restorative dentistry procedures such as dental crowns and dental bridges and…

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What is a CEREC® same day crown?

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / April 30, 2014 / Comments Off on What is a CEREC® same day crown?

What is a CEREC® same day crown and are they right for you? Let’s get some answers for our Greensboro dental patients considering this type of dental restoration. CEREC®, allows our doctors to quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceramic fillings, crowns and other dental restorations saving patients time and inconvenience. CEREC® is the world’s…

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How do I care for my new Dental Implants?

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / March 24, 2014 / Comments Off on How do I care for my new Dental Implants?

Wondering how to care for new dental implants? This post will go over the best steps to implant maintenance for our Greensboro dental patients. Once you have your new dental implants in place, you want to make sure they are taken care of properly. Dr. Farless DDS of Greensboro, NC wants to ensure the care…

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What is a Dental Implant? Insight From Your Local Greensboro Dentist

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / December 17, 2013 / Comments Off on What is a Dental Implant? Insight From Your Local Greensboro Dentist

What is a dental implant? How do they work? How do they compare to dentures or bridges or…whatever? These are common questions we get at our Greensboro dental clinic. Let’s take a moment and get them answered. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement…

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