There are times when dental trauma or tooth decay is so severe that Dr. Jacob Shrayman can't viably treat the tooth with a root canal. In these situations, he might recommend extracting the tooth to help reduce any pain and prevent an infection. Once the traumatized soft tissues have healed, Dr. Jacob Shrayman can help you understand the dental restorations... read more »

At Jacob Shrayman, DDS, we understand that you’re busy, and that saving time is something most people strive to do. Historically, many dental treatments have required two or more visits to complete—but did you know that modern dentistry has made it possible for our team to finish many treatments in a single day? In fact, sometimes, even a dental implant... read more »

A dental implant abutment is made from titanium and covered with a crown that is not susceptible to the ravages of tooth decay. However, periodontal disease still poses a serious threat to the long-term integrity of the implant. This means your implant will require daily care and cleaning as part of your daily oral hygiene routine. Plaque buildup and residual food... read more »

A badly decayed tooth can result in a lot of different problems and complications. In addition to causing pain and sensitivity, it can impair your ability to chew and it can lead to a serious infection. In some cases, the tooth might be so badly decayed that our Jacob Shrayman, DDS team can’t save the tooth and we must extracted... read more »

Over the course of the past two decades, dental implant technology and techniques have continued to evolve. Now they can also be used to implant multiple anchor points to help lock your removable dentures in place. Even though your new denture implants and and locking hardware are made from materials that are not subject to tooth decay, they will still... read more »