How Long Does a Dental Crown Last? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Dentist Says I Need a CrownDental crowns are designed to be long-lasting, but no restoration lasts forever. How long a crown lasts depends on your home care, regular dental... Read More
My Tooth Feels Loose. Can It Be Saved? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Tooth HurtsAn adult tooth should never feel loose. A loose tooth can be caused by an injury, advanced gum disease, an infection, or heavy biting forces from... Read More
Why Does My Jaw Hurt? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Tooth HurtsJaw pain isn’t always caused by a tooth. It may be related to clenching and grinding, your jaw joint (TMJ), an infected tooth, wisdom teeth,... Read More
Can a Tooth Infection Make You Sick? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Tooth HurtsYes. A dental infection doesn’t always stay confined to one tooth. As it progresses, it can cause swelling, fever, swollen lymph nodes,... Read More
My Wisdom Tooth Hurts. What Should I Do? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Tooth HurtsWisdom teeth can become painful for several reasons. They may be coming in normally, partially erupted, infected, decayed, or pushing against the... Read More
