Apr 27 2011
Most people have what could best be described as average teeth. They are reasonably healthy, reasonably straight, and probably reasonably white as well. This is certainly true of people who visit their dentist regularly. Some people have the misfortune of having slightly crooked teeth, perhaps uneven, and teeth that discolor easily. These are also the [...]
Apr 21 2011
If you have dentures, then I’m sure you rue the day you started losing teeth. While dentures look great from the outside, they don’t always feel great from the inside. Some people find that their dentures can trigger the gag reflex at times. Others find them just downright uncomfortable. The most common complaint is the [...]
Apr 13 2011
There is a very fine line between teeth restoration and cosmetic dentistry. In fact, for some dentists, the two cross over with some treatments considered both restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Generally speaking, restorative dentistry refers to the restoration or replacement of teeth for need while cosmetic dentistry looks at the renewal of teeth for [...]
Mar 31 2011
It doesn’t matter how careful you are or how well you look after your teeth, accidents can happen. You may find yourself with a beautiful smile that is marred by the gap of a single missing tooth. So what is the best treatment for that single missing tooth? Dental Implant – you could have a [...]
Mar 21 2011
It doesn’t matter how old you are, the state of your teeth can make you look older or younger. If you have teeth extracted, your face will start to form hollows and your cheeks will start to sag. Your teeth help to give your face a certain fullness that can come alive when you smile. [...]
Mar 17 2011
While dental implants, crowns, and bridges produce the best results when it comes to restoring a person’s ability to eat, dentures are still the most popular path. Cost is one of the main issues with many patients preferring the low up-front costs of dentures. It should be pointed out that, in most cases, dentures, over [...]
Mar 09 2011
Many years ago the only way to replace a missing tooth was to use a bridge or a partial denture. Dental implants have now become a popular choice as they provide a fixed root for the replacement tooth. There is often a lot of confusion over implants with most people thinking of them as a [...]
Mar 03 2011
Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in just the last ten years. In just twenty five years, the practice of dentistry has moved from one of drill, fill, or pull to one of restoration and customized cosmetic improvements. A cosmetic dentist can now sit down with a patient and redesign their smile to suit [...]
Feb 27 2011
One area of dental health that is often forgotten is that of our senior citizens. While they may be getting on in years, dental heath is still important. In some cases, it is even more important because of their age. We have much longer life expectancies now so seniors are accessing treatments such as implants [...]
Jan 14 2011
There are a lot of man-made products that could be used in dental work. Over the years, dentists have even used gold to make crowns, a practice that is still popular in some sections of community today. Porcelain is the most popular product used today, and for good reason. Porcelain is one product that can [...]