Patient Education
Dental questions are common, especially when something hurts, feels different, or does not look right. This patient education page brings together helpful dental topics from Bailey Family Dental in Whittier, CA so you can better understand common symptoms, treatment options, and when it may be time to schedule an evaluation.
These resources are meant to help you learn more about your oral health. They are not a substitute for a dental exam, since many dental problems can look or feel similar until they are properly evaluated.
Tooth Pain & Dental Emergencies
- Tooth Pain
- Emergency Dentist
- Emergency Dentist vs. Emergency Room
- Do I Need a Root Canal?
- What Should I Do If I Chip My Tooth?
- Cracked Tooth
- When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
- Can a Cracked Tooth Be Saved with a Root Canal and Crown?
- Types of Dental Root Fractures
- What To Do If You Lose a Filling or Crown
- Why a Toothache Can Worsen at Night
- What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
- How a General Dentist Can Help With Tooth Pain
Missing Teeth, Dentures & Dental Implants
- Options for Replacing Missing Teeth
- Multiple Teeth Replacement Options
- Options for Replacing All of My Teeth
- Dental Implants
- Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
- The Dental Implant Procedure
- Will I Need a Bone Graft for Dental Implants?
- Dentures and Partial Dentures
- What to Expect When Getting Dentures
- What Do I Do If I Damage My Dentures?
Cleanings, Checkups & Prevention
Cavities & Tooth Decay
Common Cavity Questions
- Can a Cavity Go Away on Its Own?
- Does a Cavity Always Need a Filling?
- How Long Can You Wait to Fill a Cavity?
- What Happens If You Do Not Fill a Cavity?
- Why Do I Keep Getting Cavities?
- Is a Black Spot on a Tooth Always a Cavity?
- Tooth-Colored Fillings vs. Silver Fillings
- Can Dry Mouth Cause Cavities?
- Why You Need Dental X-Rays for a Checkup
Oral Health & Overall Health
Insurance, Payment & New Patient Information
Cosmetic & Smile Questions
Need Help Choosing the Right Topic?
If you are not sure where to start, choose the topic that most closely matches what you are experiencing. If you have pain, swelling, a broken tooth, bleeding gums, or a dental concern that is getting worse, it is best to schedule an exam so the cause can be properly diagnosed.
Bailey Family Dental serves patients in Whittier and nearby communities. To schedule a visit, call (562) 698-8739 or book online.
