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...]
Porcelain Fillings
Both Porcelain Fillings and Composite Resins are Tooth Colored "White Fillings" Both composite resins and all-porcelain (100% porcelain) ceramic fillings are tooth-colored, both yielding enhanced aesthetics. with dependable results and longevity. Both can be used on the … [Read more...]
Clear Braces
There are Several Types of Clear Braces The term "Clear Braces" is often misunderstood, so let's eliminate the confusion first. The old and traditional method of orthodontic treatment involved the use of full metal bands around each tooth. These metal bands contained metal … [Read more...]
Gummy Smile
Gummy Smile Can a Gummy Smile Be Made More Aesthetic? A gummy smile exposes too much gum tissue above the maxillary anterior (upper front) teeth when you smile. The distance of the gums between the bottom edge of your upper lip and the upper part of the tooth which comes … [Read more...]
Bonding
Dental Bonding What Exactly is Dental Bonding? Dental Bonding is considered to be both restorative and cosmetic dentistry which rebuilds the tooth by bonding or adhering tooth-colored composite resin to the tooth. Dental bonding replaces small chips in a tooth, or even … [Read more...]
