If you have a bad habit of nervously nibbling on pens and pencils or using your teeth as improvised tools, you might easily suffer a chip on one of your front teeth. When this happens, it can alter your appearance, hamper your self-esteem, and even invite a new area of tooth decay to form. Sometimes the dentists at Buhler Dental... read more »

Fillings are typically used by Dr. Forrest Buhler to repair chips or small cavities. They are often made from materials like gold, porcelain, amalgam, or composite resin that are impervious to the ravages of tooth decay. However, as time goes by, the pervasive bacteria in your mouth can slowly start to weaken the bond between the filling and the surrounding... read more »

For many people, having a white and appealing smile, gives them the extra boost of self-confidence they need to success in life and business. If you’re smile is less than its best because of stains, chips or old dental work, Dr. Forrest Buhler offers several cosmetic dentistry options. One of the more popular and effective options for improving a smile... read more »

While the enamel layer on each of your teeth is very strong and durable, it is still not impervious to problems caused by tooth decay. At the same time, things like a blow to the face, grinding your teeth at night, or a hard fall can actually impart enough force to chip, crack, or fracture your tooth enamel. In a... read more »