Have you recently suffered the loss of a tooth? Adult tooth loss can be a troubling thing. Unlike the joy kids often experience when losing a tooth for the first time, most adults feel embarrassed and even frustrated by the loss of their teeth. Unfortunately, losing permanent teeth can also cause a host of potential […]
Is Your Tooth Damaged? How a Crown Can Help
Did an accident during your weekly game of basketball with the guys leave you with a chipped tooth? Maybe you noticed a crack in one of your teeth the last time you were checking your reflection. Perhaps an iced cold treat is to blame for your recently chipped tooth and heightened sensitivity. Oral injuries are […]
Could Your Smile Benefit from Restorative Dentistry?
Are you concerned that you have developed a dental issue, due to noticeable changes in your smile or even discomfort while trying to enjoy your meals? There are a number of potential warning signs that your smile could be in trouble, either due to dental cavity, trauma to a tooth, the first stage of gum […]
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Are Your Dentures Loose? Try Dental Implants
If you or someone you know has worn dentures for a while, then you’re probably familiar with the value of restoring your ability to eat and speak properly. Unfortunately, you’re probably also aware of a frequent complaint among long-time denture wearers—the need for re-measurement and re-adjustment as dentures lose their firm grip over time. A […]
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3 Things You Should Know About Tooth Loss
Losing teeth isn’t something that everyone has to experience, but enough people do that addressing it has become a significant part of modern dental care. When a tooth is lost, its absence can have far-reaching effects for the rest of your oral health and your overall quality of life. Despite how often it occurs, though, […]
How Do Dental Crowns Work?
Dental crowns are common, and with today’s advanced materials, you might never notice if someone you know has one. Yet, despite their popularity, many patients are not sure if they really need one, or exactly how dental crowns work to improve their smiles. The truth is that dental crowns serve several purposes, depending on your […]
Natural, Lifelike Dental Restorations
The idea of restorative dentistry is not a new one. Around 200 AD, ancient Etruscans were already using gold to forge restorations such as dental crowns and bridges. Almost a millennium earlier, in 700 BC, they assembled dentures using ivory and bone. Restorative materials have advanced quite a bit since then, and today’s restorative dentistry […]
Do Teeth Need Nutrients?
These days, there’s a dietary supplement for nearly every need, from a little boost of energy, to help with weight loss and improved heart health. These supplements help us absorb the nutrients that our bodies need, but that we may not be receiving adequate amounts of in today’s fast-paced society. You should know that your […]
What Do You Know About Preventive Dentistry?
There are many things you may not know about dentistry – like what material dental crowns are made of or how a dental implant works. But, if there’s one thing you should know, it’s preventive dentistry (and everything about it). While you probably brush and floss your teeth every day, you’re probably not thinking about […]
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Do You Qualify For Dental Implants?
Dental implants have changed the way lost teeth are restored. They’re the only restoration method that can restore the complete functionality of your natural tooth – including continuing to stimulate your jawbone, maintaining its growth and shape. But, in order to do that, they’re placed directly into your gum tissue until they reach the jawbone. […]
