When are dental crowns needed? There are three types of dental crowns There are three primary types of adult dental crowns. In this case, we are talking about full crowns as opposed to 3/4 crowns, or veneers and laminates. The three primary types of crowns are (1) metal … [Read more...]
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Stainless Steel Crowns, Saves Lots of Teeth!
Stainless Steel Crowns Primarily for Children Stainless Steel Crowns used on Baby Molars A stainless steel crown (SSC) becomes necessary when a badly decayed or broken baby tooth needs repair. SSC's are preformed and designed specifically for each back tooth, right and … [Read more...]
Quick Crowns
Quick Crowns and Quick Fillings are made by the cad/cam process Cad/Cam (computer aided design/computer aided manufacture) crowns and fillings are made chair side by preparing the tooth, scanning the tooth with a "survey" camera, and allowing the computer to immediately … [Read more...]
Cold Sensitive Tooth
Do You Experience a Cold Sensitive Tooth? Causes of a Cold Sensitive Tooth A cracked tooth easily can result in a cold sensitive tooth. (Please type in “Cracked Tooth” in the search box.) A deep filling or even a recent filling or crown can create a temporary … [Read more...]
Cost of Teeth Cleaning, the Best Treatment Offered!
How Much Does Teeth Cleaning Cost? Teeth Cleaning Prevents Gum Disease The main goal of professional teeth cleaning is to prevent gum disease, which is the primary cause of tooth loss in adults over the age of 40. The US Food & Drug Administration gives an overview of … [Read more...]
Cost of Dentistry, Do Not Hesitate to Ask!
Feel Free to Discuss Fees and Cost of Dentistry with your Dentist Know the Cost of Dentistry, Fees Any dentist will gladly and openly discuss the cost of dentistry or the fees for a particular procedure. It is not at all out-of- line to ask. I personally welcome that … [Read more...]
Teeth Whitening – 7 Ways to Have Pearly White Teeth, Awesome!
Tooth whitening, often called bleaching, is one of the more discussed subjects in the modern dental office. Teeth whitening has become a very popular trend and most patients would like their teeth lightened, or "brought up a shade or two." Since the patents have expired on … [Read more...]
Tooth Extraction, Unfortunately, Sometimes Necessary
When is a tooth extraction necessary? Are there any risks with tooth extraction? On occasion, a tooth may need to be removed or extracted, and there are a variety of reasons which necessitate this treatment. Perhaps the top of that list might be wisdom teeth as 82 % … [Read more...]
Two Types of Removable Partial Dentures, Saves Money!
Two Types of Removable Partial Dentures Two Types of Removable Partial Dentures: Conventional or Precision Attachments Stedman's Medical Dictionary states that a partial denture is a removable or fixed prosthesis that restores one or more, but not all, of the natural … [Read more...]
Immediate Dentures, Never be Toothless!
Immediate Dentures, Never without Teeth Improved Esthetics, Health, and Comfort with Immediate Dentures On occasion, patients allow their teeth, gums, and bone to get out of control healthwise, and reach a point when full mouth restoration via crowns, bridges, root canals, … [Read more...]