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...]
Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening There are many methods of teeth whitening First of all, is teeth whitening necessary? Teeth whitening has become a very popular trend and most patients would like their teeth lightened, or "brought up a shade or two." One of the causes of darker teeth is … [Read more...]
Crowns
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
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
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...]
