Astra Dental Blog
Dental articles for Stratford patients.
A Tooth Fell Out: Causes, Solutions, and What to Do Next
A loose or missing adult tooth can happen from trauma, gum disease, infection, decay, or bite problems. Learn what steps to take.
Do You Need a Bone Graft Before a Dental Implant? What Determines the Plan
Not every dental implant requires a bone graft. Learn which bone, gum, bite, and tooth-loss findings shape the plan at Astra Dental in Stratford, CT.
Medication-Related Dry Mouth: Why It Raises Cavity Risk
Learn why medication-related dry mouth can increase cavity risk, what a dentist should evaluate, and what to discuss at a Stratford dental visit.
Tooth Pain When Biting but Not at Rest: What a Dentist Checks First
A tooth hurts when biting but not at rest? Learn what a dentist checks first, which warning signs need prompt care, and when to call Astra Dental in Stratford.
How Dentists Use Intraoral Photos to Explain Cracks and Worn Fillings
Learn how dentists use close-up intraoral photos to discuss cracked teeth, worn fillings, and filling-versus-crown choices in Stratford, CT.
Digital Dental Scans vs. Traditional Impressions: What Stratford Patients Should Know
Compare digital dental scans and traditional impressions for comfort, accuracy, limitations, and treatment planning at Astra Dental in Stratford, CT.
Bonding, Veneer, or Crown for One Chipped Front Tooth? How Dentists Decide
Learn how tooth structure, enamel, bite, symptoms, and cosmetic goals guide the choice between bonding, a veneer, or a crown in Stratford, CT.
White Spots, Old Fillings, and Uneven Tooth Color: Why Whitening Alone May Not Match
White spots and old fillings can remain noticeable after enamel is whitened. Learn how Astra Dental in Stratford plans a more even cosmetic result.
Temporary Front Tooth Options While a Dental Implant Heals
Can you have a temporary front tooth while an implant heals? Learn what Astra Dental evaluates and which timing questions to ask in Stratford, CT.
Implant or Bridge for One Missing Tooth? Questions That Change the Recommendation
Choosing an implant or bridge for one missing tooth? Learn which questions about bone, gums, nearby teeth, bite, and timing can change the recommendation.