Posted in General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Sore Gums on Dec 6th, 2011
Symptoms of periodontal disease, or gum disease, include swollen, red, sore and bleeding gums that often happens while brushing or flossing. It affects 75% of American adults according to The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Gum disease not only affects the gums, but can lead to gingivitis which can cause receding gums and even tooth [...]
Posted in Broken and Missing Teeth, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers on Nov 22nd, 2011
Having broken and missing teeth can pose a lot of problems. Not only can it be embarrassing but it can also lead to health problems as well. It is important to get this problem fixed as soon as possible. Not only will you look and feel better about yourself, but your mouth will be much [...]
Posted in Jaw Pain, Popping and Clicking of Jaw, TMJ on Nov 9th, 2011
Jaws that pop and click when the mouth moves can lead to pain in the jaw, head and neck aches and difficulties when moving the mouth. Jaw clicking can be annoying, but it is indicating that a more serious problem, such as Temporomandibular Disorder (TMJ) could be occurring. Causes of Clicking Jaws The jaw operates [...]
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, 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 Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Restorative Dentistry on Aug 11th, 2011
Restorative dentistry is the artistic and scientific repair or replacement of damaged teeth, tissue or bone in the mouth. Anyone who needs something done in their mouth - a tooth crown or bridge - can benefit from restorative dentistry. The proper oral prosthesis will not only improve someone’s smile, it will also improve their overall health. Broken [...]
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 [...]