Posted in Restorative Dentistry, TMJ on Oct 7th, 2011
People often suffer great pain when their teeth do not align correctly or if there is something wrong with the two joints in front of their ears that connect the lower jaw to the skull, known as TMJ joints. This is known as temporomandibular joint disorder. In most cases, people with this disorder endure migraines, [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Tek Scan, Tekscan Technology on Sep 20th, 2011
Tek scans, also known as T-scan, are making dentists more comfortable with their patients’ mouths. The T-scan is a sensor that is shaped like a ‘U’ and is inserted into a patient’s mouth. Once inserted, the patient bites down on the sensor, which then measures the force of the patients bite. The sensor also measures [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Invisalign, Teeth Whitening on Sep 13th, 2011
Cosmetic dentistry includes general dentistry with an artistic twist. It has all of the functional necessities for effective tooth treatment and repair with the added factor of making the dental work look as attractive as possible. The cosmetic dentist uses special materials along with composite and ceramic technology to achieve beautiful results while maintaining the [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry on Aug 23rd, 2011
A dental crown is a cap that fits over a tooth to increase its size or improve on its shape. Crowns also strengthen a tooth and give it a better overall appearance. They are used when a tooth has weakened, broken or has a large filling, to cover implants and to hold a bridge together. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers on Jul 26th, 2011
Are you self-conscious about stained teeth, gaps, uneven teeth or chips? Porcelain veneers can help give you confidence when you smile and speak. Porcelain veneers can improve the entire appearance of your teeth; teeth can look whiter, straighter, larger, or smaller. A veneer, in general, is a thin layer of restorative material that is placed [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening on Jul 6th, 2011
As you age, the color of your teeth naturally become darker, and this can be affected even further by staining from food, tobacco, caffeinated beverages and more. The result can be discolored teeth that make you feel embarrassed to give a full smile, but the good news is that natural teeth color can be restored [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Direct Bonding Dentistry, Uncategorized on Jun 7th, 2011
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 [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Uncategorized on May 20th, 2011
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 [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening, Uncategorized on May 3rd, 2011
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 [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Tekscan Technology, Uncategorized on Apr 19th, 2011
Modern technologies have made a significant impact in all aspects of healthcare. New equipment and devices make some procedures easier to perform with more accurate results. Tekscan is a company that has devoted itself to creating sensor technology that helps dental professionals all around the world. An example of Tekscan technology is the T-scan system. [...]