There are many new dental technologies that can help to make dental procedures painless and more effective. These same procedures can also be used to reduce any anxiety that exists in the patient that is triggered by visits to the dentist’s office. One of the most effective new tools that a dentist can use is [...]
Gaps can appear between your teeth as they move over time. Typically, braces are used to correct these caps and to straighten the teeth. However, to correct simple gaps you can use porcelain veneer. Veneers are a thin shell of porcelain that can also be used to brighten your teeth. The end results from the [...]
Tooth fillings, unlike diamonds, do not last forever. An amalgam filling will survive about twelve years and a composite filling even less. A leaky filling occurs when the side of the filling does not fit snugly against the tooth. Saliva and debris in the mouth may lead to infection, deteriorating the connection between filling and [...]
Although oral health is universally recognized as an important part of your overall health, many people still are unsure of whether to go ahead and get dental implants. The process of getting dental implants may even be somewhat frightening. Good information usually resolves these concerns, so this article will address the most common questions for [...]
The acronym TMJ, or temperomandibular joint, is a term used when speaking of the jaw joint and the surrounding soft tissues. Treatment depends greatly on the views of the professional that is consulted. Some doctors prescribe muscle relaxers, NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, even antidepressant medication. Ibuprofen and other non-prescription pain medicine may provide short-term [...]
There is a wide range of uses for lasers within dentistry. Each and every year new ways to integrate lasers into practical dentistry are being developed. Lasers are being used for gum reshaping, to harden bonding materials, for cavity removal, and even to whiten teeth. These advances in laser and dental technology have been many [...]
Like any other ailment or disease, Temporal Mandibular Joint syndrome (or TMJ) doesn’t affect the well prepared nearly as much as those who do not act. Through rehabilitative exercises, surgery,or a combination of the two, any person suffering from TMJ can get their jaw and their life back to full strength and motion. As it [...]
Dentures used to be the only means by which one could replace the appearance of teeth. However, dentures served no functional purpose, with patients receiving very little satisfaction from the devices. Even traditional implants had their problems. The surgeries for implantation were typically quite costly with the entire procedure often taking anywhere from 6 to [...]
A smile is one of the most important, if not the most important, features of a person. It is the display window that you present to the world. If your smile does not look its best, it can have a negative effect on your personal and professional relationships. Therefore, it is very important to take [...]