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...]
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...]
Invisalign Braces, Not for Everyone!
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, What You Need to Know
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, Looking Good!
Aesthetic Dentistry Aesthetic Dentistry can Improve Your Life-style, Your Mate, Your Future! 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 … [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...]
Orthodontics, Making Beautiful Faces from Poorly Aligned Teeth
Orthodontics, Properly Aligned Teeth Bring Huge Benefits to Appearance, Health, and Life-Style. It is said that approximately 25% of the population are in need of orthodontic treatment to one degree or another. The orthodontist, sometimes with the assistance of an oral … [Read more...]
