When you open your mouth, you should see sparkling white, healthy teeth. Your teeth are critical components of your body that make it easier to eat, digest food, and speak—not to mention their aesthetic components that boost confidence every time you smile. But have you ever thought of what really makes up a tooth, the true inner and outer workings of a tooth. Or even a step further—what happens when your tooth isn’t healthy? Why is it so important to correct tooth decay and how does the office of Dr. Sarah Pitarra help you save your tooth from falling out or causing you excruciating pain? Our practice wants you to understand what’s really going on in your mouth from root to crown and how root canals are here to help you, not hurt you.

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The worst thing you can do when faced with a problem is to ignore it—especially when it comes to dental problems. The issue in your mouth will never improve if you don’t seek treatment, only get worse. If one or more of your teeth have become damaged, you should visit the dental practice of Sarah Pitarra, DDS for dental crowns in Corpus Christi. Let’s explore how a dental crown can help you re-stabilize your smile.

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