Dental Implants for missing tooth

If a missing tooth is not restored, the mouth suffers. The gap allows teeth on either side to drift, causing bite problems. If the missing tooth is on the bottom row, teeth above will drift downward. Overally this can cause jaw pain and headaches. Dental implants are the perfect solution.

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What are Dental Implants?

The next evolutionary step in restoring smiles. Simply put, dental implants are the next evolutionary step in restoring a missing tooth or teeth. Most people don’t know dental implants have been around for decades. Unlike dentures, implants cannot be removed; they are permanently anchored directly into the jaw. Over time, the implant (which is usually [...]

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Restoring Your Smile: Dental Filling Choices

Overview Advances in modern dental materials and techniques increasingly offer new ways to create more pleasing, natural-looking smiles. Researchers are continuing their often decades-long work developing esthetic materials, such as ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. As a result, dentists and patients today have several choices when it comes to [...]

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Dental Crowns for cosmetic purposes

When damage to a tooth has gone beyond a mere cavity and started to degrade the actual structure of the tooth, which makes it impossible for the tooth to hold a filling, a crown can be used. A crown can strengthen the entire top of the tooth, and prevent it from cracking further. Think of [...]

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More about porcelain veneers

Porcelan veeners are used for a variety of purposes; lighten stains, close gaps in teeth and dramatically alter the appearance of crooked teeth. They are durable and stain resistant. Much like a fingernail in shape and size, porcelain veneers, once bonded to your teeth, are very strong, and practically invisible. You probably will forget you [...]

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Gold crowns vs. porcelain crowns: what are the advantages?

Which one should you choose? Porelain crowns have a more cosmetic characteristic, allowing them to blend in to a smile. Gold, however, has one distinct advantage; it wears more like real teeth. Porcelain crowns are more brittle (although still incredibly strong) and have a greater chance to wear down the surrounding original teeth. Advantages to [...]

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White tooth fillings vs. silver fillings

You probably know by now that you can have ‘white’ fillings instead of silver ones. But what exactly are they? Silver or gold fillings (amalgams) are put in your mouth to ‘fill’ the space drilling makes to remove cavities. That’s why we call them fillings. Amalgam fillings, however, can corrode over time. This does not [...]

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Buildup of Plaque – what is it?

Let’s talk a little about plaque. What is plaque? Plaque is a soft (somewhat sticky) layer of bacteria which forms on the teeth continuously. This is usually what causes gum disease. Although you can’t stop if from forming, you can fight it with effective brushing and flossing. If you don’t brush, you can sometimes see [...]

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Diet – How does it improve dental health?

What is the link between diet and dental health? Simple and direct. Diet involves the consumption of sugars (especially in syrup form) that break down your teeth and contribute to dental decay Healthy diet improves immune system response, which in turn enhances your body’s ability to fight off dental infections A lower consumption of sugars [...]

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Crisis Treatment vs. Preventative Treatment

Preventative maintenance can save you. Crisis treatment is defined as going to the doctor when there is a problem; pain or strange sensations in the mouth. Preventative treatment is difficult for many to maintain. Dentists are not at the top of the list as ‘things to do.’ However, ask any doctor and preventative treatment is [...]

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