Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Implants, Implant Dentistry, Missing Teeth on Mar 6th, 2012
There are many way for a dentist to replace missing or damaged teeth. Dental implants are one solution that stands out amongst all of the other methods because of the versatility and their long term stability of the implants. In some case, teeth that have been damaged can be treated with a crown or a [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, TMJ on Feb 9th, 2012
Dr. Cobb, with his 25 years of practice, takes a holistic approach with his patients and looks at their entire system instead of just looking at their teeth. He understands occlusal disease, which is an imbalance of the jaws, teeth, muscles and joints. It is imperative that this system work in harmony to prevent temporomandibular [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign on Oct 19th, 2011
For many people, a fear of traditional braces can be a barrier to straight teeth. Metal braces are usually worn by children, so older teens may feel that a mouth full of metal will make them look younger than they are. Adults who need to have their teeth straightened worry that metal braces will make [...]
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, 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. [...]
Posted in Digital Impressions, Uncategorized on Apr 13th, 2011
Dentistry techniques are continually being modified and improved upon as advancements are made in the industry. One of the most recent improvements is the method used for taking impressions of the teeth. Conventional impression systems consist of the patient sitting in the dentist’s chair with an uncomfortable tray of putty in his or her mouth. [...]
Posted in Restorative Dentistry, Uncategorized on Mar 28th, 2011
Everyone wants to look in the mirror and see a beautiful smile gleaming back at them. A person can be remembered by their smile, so why not have one that is impressive? Dr. Cobb and his skilled team can make you proud to show off your pearly whites. In today’s market having a spectacular showroom [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Direct Bonding Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Uncategorized on Feb 18th, 2011
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 [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry, Uncategorized on Feb 4th, 2011
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. [...]