Oct 15 2011
What is Cerec Restorations?
Cerec can save you time because it is a one day process but it is also considered healthy.
Archive for the tag 'dental crowns'
Oct 10 2011
Crowning Your Tooth For Protection
Dental crowns are like protective caps that cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength or to improve its look.
Sep 12 2011
Dental Implants Do More Than Just Support Teeth
Dental implants are used to support a new tooth, either in the form of a crown, a bridge, a partial denture, and sometimes even a full denture. What many people don’t realize is that a dental implant can play a much more important role than that. Your mouth is a real engineering feat of the [...]
Sep 10 2011
Do Children Really Need Dental Sports Guards?
One question that is often asked is whether or not a child really needs to wear a dental sports guard. The answer does depend on the age of the child and whether or not you are having a dental sports guard custom made, or buying one off the shelf. Off-the-shelf dental sports guards are not [...]
Sep 06 2011
Dental Veneers Are Not Just For Cosmetic Purposes
Dental veneers are thin porcelain covers that are placed over teeth. While many people use these veneers to cover stained teeth, that is not their sole purpose. Veneers can also be used to protect teeth that may showing signs of wear and tear and aging. Over time, teeth can develop micro-fractures that can threaten their [...]
Aug 26 2011
Are Dental Issues Affecting Your Speech?
It can take just one missing tooth to have an impact on your speech. Several missing teeth, particularly in the top front area can have significant effects on your speech. One of the unusual aspects of dental treatment to resolve these issues is that people often have increased speech problems once the work has been [...]
Aug 17 2011
Why Dentists (and patients) Prefer Porcelain Dental Products
Dentists have been making artificial teeth for hundreds of years. It’s amazing to think that two hundred years ago dentures, for example, were painstakingly carved from wood. If you had the money, you could have them carved from ivory instead. Those old dentures had one distinct problem. While the teeth themselves were perfectly good, the [...]
Aug 16 2011
Human Teeth – So Small Yet So Powerful
Human teeth are amazing. If you were to study dentistry you would be surprised at how our teeth are formed, how powerful they really are, and some rather curious dental habits of past generations. I mean, would you give a gift certificate for dental crown or have half a healthy tooth removed so you could [...]
Aug 08 2011
Are Inlays Or Onlays Right For You?
If you have a tooth that has substantial decay, then your dentist may recommend an ‘Inlay’ or an ‘Onlay’. These are similar to filings except they are more substantial, longer wearing, and can fill large holes in your teeth. They are generally a lot better than traditional filings and could make the difference between keeping [...]
Aug 01 2011
Having Your Teeth Restored For That Special Occasion
A common reason why people come in for dental work is because of a special occasion. Most often, it’s for a wedding, and normally it’s their own. On a special occasion like that, we all want to look our very best, especially if it’s your first marriage. The event is special and you should be [...]