It seems children would rather do anything other than cleaning teeth! It is up to the parents to encourage the absolute need for good dental hygiene. No matter what grade the child is entering, it is a time to start healthy dental habits. This can begin with parents providing health foods at home and continuing the practice throughout the school year. Here are a few tips to assist with the process when the child is away from home. Read More»
Porcelain crowns are prosthetic dental applications that are used to cover a tooth or a dental implant. Although there are many different crown materials, such as stainless steel, gold and resin, the translucency of porcelain makes its appearance most comparable to tooth enamel.
Still, porcelain crowns do more than beautify your smile. These crowns, which are usually fashioned in a laboratory if they are not designed through CAD/ CAM technology, offer protective properties that are used in different restorative dental applications. Read More»
If you’re about to have your wisdom teeth extracted, you’ll want to be prepared for the recovery period. Your dentist will provide you with a list of instructions that you’ll need to follow. In addition to those instructions, here are some other steps you can take to help make your recovery more comfortable.
Avoid Dry Socket
When your wisdom teeth are removed, you will be left with open sockets where the teeth once were. Read More»
Dental disease and tooth damage may be stepping aside with the new technology and techniques used by lasers to regrow teeth. It would be fantastic to regenerate the tooth instead of just using cosmetic procedures to make it look better.
Current Methods
Currently, dentists use inert materials for tooth repair and these materials can fail over time. Tissue regeneration is much more ideal, but not as simple. Unfortunately, tooth regeneration is more of a challenge because the tooth is more complex than most people realize; consisting of three main parts: the core (pulp), dentin (center), and enamel (outer surface). Read More»
Are you embarrassed because your teeth are discolored and chipped? You can regain your self-confidence and start smiling again if you get porcelain veneers. Find out in this article what you should know about the pros and cons of porcelain veneers so you can make a wise investment in them.
What Are the Pros of Porcelain Veneers for Damaged Teeth?
One of the pros of porcelain veneers is that they can make your teeth look as though you have been taking good care of them. Read More»
