Posted in Bridge Work, Gap in Teeth, Restorative Dentistry on Jan 9th, 2012
Your smile is one of the first things that someone notices about you when they first meet you and not having a straight, pearly-white smile can cause you to have problems with your self-esteem. Besides contributing to poor self-esteem, problems with your teeth can also contribute to discomfort in both your jaw and mouth. Problems [...]
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 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 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. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Restorative Dentistry, Teeth Whitening on Dec 9th, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Restorative Dentistry, Uncategorized on Nov 23rd, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry on Nov 16th, 2010
Cosmetic dentistry is the art and science of improving the appearance of the smile, teeth and mouth of an individual. While typical dentistry is thought of as necessary for the health of the patient’s mouth, cosmetic dentistry is thought of as elective for the patient’s general happiness. Cosmetic dentistry has improved by leaps and bounds [...]