How long will a root canal last?

December 22nd, 2021

According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canals have a success rate of over 95% and in most cases they last a lifetime. There are a few factors that ensure the root canal will last and should be followed. You want to make sure you allow Dr. Kilman to perform a permanent restoration of…
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Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern

December 15th, 2021

Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what was happening. For many people, teeth grinding is a habit and a mechanical reflex; when they’re awakened and informed they were grinding their teeth, they…
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The Importance of Baby Teeth

December 8th, 2021

Dr. Kilman and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Kilman Dental, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their child's baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, eventually fall out and are replaced, they are less important. But did you know baby teeth serve purposes…
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings

December 1st, 2021

Many varieties of fillings are available at our New Smyrna Beach, FL office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture of silver, tin, zinc, copper, and mercury, amalgam fillings have been used to fill cavities for more than 100 years. They offer…
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