At the dentist office of Michael D. Doty, D.D.S. we offer dental bonding for our patients in Abingdon, Virginia, who have minor tooth issues. You may benefit from a dental bonding restoration if you have any of the following smile issues: -- Cracked or chipped teeth in your smile. -- Experiencing tooth sensitivity. -- Have irregularly shaped teeth. -- Have mild to moderate... read more »

Fillings are designed to repair a modest area of tooth decay for several years. Poor oral hygiene practices and the passage of time can allow the bacteria living in your mouth to attack the cement holding a filling to the surrounding enamel. In time, the bacteria can penetrate the area and cause a new area of decay to form within... read more »

Your tooth enamel is intended to be hard enough to allow you to chew and grind tough foods. Unfortunately, tooth enamel is not intended to absorb a powerful blow to the face or the force of a hard fall. In fact, there are times when this has the potential to crack, fracture or severely damage the entire tooth. Sometimes the... read more »