Restorative Dentistry

Seeing blood coming out of your mouth after brushing or flossing can be daunting. And though a little bit of blood now and then isn’t a reason for alarm, if bleeding gums happens frequently for you, it could indicate that you are experiencing the early signs of gingivitis. The good news is that gum disease…

Single visit crowns offered at Hite Family Dentistry. If you are in need of a dental crown, you may be aware that they can take multiple visits to the dentist to be put into place. At Hite Family Dentistry in Edwardsville, Illinois, we offer single visit crowns that are durable and just as strong, if…

Though we take steps to prevent it with good oral hygiene, our teeth will inevitably start to wear with age. And it shouldn’t come as a surprise because we use our teeth daily; those teeth are going to show signs of wear and tear eventually. When this happens, we need to protect weakened teeth from…

Restoring the comfort, functionality, and appearance of missing teeth When you’re faced with an important decision, like how to replace one or both arches of missing teeth, it’s natural to want all the information available on different tooth replacement options to ensure you’re making the best decision.  You’ve likely heard that dental implants are the…

What makes dental implants the best tooth replacement option? We use our teeth every day in simple but essential tasks like eating and speaking, and the appearance of our teeth even plays a role in our confidence and self-esteem. This is why, when it comes to something as important as replacing one or more missing…