Direct bonding is a relatively new procedure used by dentists to repair chips and cracks in the teeth, fill cavities and close wide gaps between teeth. Procedures that require the use of dental bonding can usually be completed in one visit to the dentist’s office. It is a minimally invasive procedure which can be used [...]
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In days gone by, three of the most dreaded words a patient could hear from their dentist were “you need braces”. This reaction was understandble, since having your teeth straightened usually meant at least two years of wearing a mouth full of metal and being subjected to regular tightening of that metal. Thankfully, dental techniques [...]
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Cosmetic dentistry and the services that are available within this specialty have made tremendous improvements in the last decade, causing more people to schedule appointments with dentists of this area of expertise. There are numerous types of cosmetic dentistry frequently utilized today, to improve smiles and increase patient’s confidence levels. The most common use of [...]
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In dentistry, “bonding” is used to permanently adhere dental instruments or fixtures to your teeth through the use of adhesives and a curing light. Whether or not you are aware of it, it is likely that you have received bonding at some point in your life. There are two basic types of bonding: direct composite [...]
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Gapped or broken teeth are more than just distractions on the surface. Forget the crooked smile. Every time you eat, the remaining teeth have to pick up the slack. As a result, repeated stress leads to jaw pain, bone loss and headaches, among other problems. Dental implants are a permanent way to replace lost teeth. [...]
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Make your smile beautiful with cosmetic dentistry. It is not your father’s dentistry. There are many ways to repair what is wrong with problem teeth in this day and age. Sitting with a mouthful of goo; for what seems like hours; is no longer necessary; a digital oral scanner has replaced that unpleasantness. Whitening is [...]
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Invisalign consists of aligners that are alternated every two weeks with each aligner being manufactured according to specific calculations that work to shift the teeth into their correct location. Invisalign has proven to be the answer for numerous individuals who have problems with their teeth and their smile. The treatment is versatile and has been [...]
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Bonding is a term used in dentistry to describe a common treatment to restore problem teeth. There are two kinds of dental bonding. One is adhesive bonding typically used on restorations, such as porcelain veneers. This article discusses the other type of bonding, called direct bonding. Everyone with chips in their teeth, gaps between them [...]
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Restorative dentistry is a type of dentistry which restores teeth that are damaged because of mouth infections, an accident or aging. These type of procedures are complex and take time to complete. The first step is the taking of a thorough dental and medical history. This helps the dentist to evaluate the situation and recommend [...]
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Porcelain veneers are one of the best choices for people who have stained teeth from coffee consumption, or who have missing or cracked teeth. Dentists who apply porcelain veneers are able to replace or rebuild these teeth so the patient’s smile is straight, white, and movie-star perfect. Damaged, stained, or lost teeth are common in [...]
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