Removable Dental Braces Clear Braces for Orthodontics Invisalign is a trademarked term which to the general public means "clear braces" or "invisable braces" utilized for straightening teeth. This treatment is used by orthodontists and general dentists for the less … [Read more...]
Dentures
Dentures Dentures, or false teeth, refer to the prosthetic replacement of all the teeth on one or both arches. They are most often spoken of as full or complete dentures as opposed to partial dentures which are used to replace only a few missing teeth. For this article, … [Read more...]
Cosmetic Dentistry, Aesthetic Dentistry
(Aesthetic Dentistry) Cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry revolve around the concept of improving the outward appearance of the smile, teeth, and gums. Providing cosmetic dentistry is truly an art-form combining dental aesthetics with design, comfort, function, and … [Read more...]
Congenitally Missing Teeth
Inheritance Plays Big Part in Congenitally Missing Teeth Congenitally Missing Wisdom Teeth is Good! The trait for congenitally missing teeth is most often inherited, but not always. The teeth which are most often found to be congenitally missing are the wisdom teeth, … [Read more...]
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are sometimes referred to as laminates but in this article we will utilize the term "veneer". There are two types of veneers. One is called "bonding," which is a composite resin that is "bonded" to the tooth. There is relatively little translucency in … [Read more...]
Dental Implants
Dental Implants are now considered standard dental treatment. Most general dentists, oral surgeons, prothodontists, and periodontists are skilled in the placement of implants. One of the significant considerations is the amount of available bone to receive and hold the … [Read more...]
Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening, often called bleaching, is one of the more discussed subjects in the modern dental office. The process of whitening teeth, or lightening the normal shade of the teeth, has become commonplace and since the patents have expired on the primary chemical used to … [Read more...]
Orthodontic Headgear
Why an Orthodontic Headgear? An orthodontic headgear is considered to a be "high pull" when it attaches to the supporting areas of the head and is primarily used for jaw alignment. A heavy wire attaches to the headgear which inserts into a tube on the facial or outside … [Read more...]
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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...]
