Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Uncategorized on Jun 27th, 2011
If you have ever broken or lost an adult tooth, you know that it can be difficult to keep smiling. Luckily, dental implants can do more than just give you back your smile. They can increase your quality of life, because missing teeth may prevent you from doing things you could have done before. With [...]
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. [...]
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 Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers on Mar 9th, 2011
Porcelain veneers are an ideal way to correct stained, chipped, or crooked teeth, or to cover up the discoloration that often comes with aging. By using porcelain veneers, you can smile brighter, look younger, and feel better about yourself. The material that forms porcelain veneers closely resembles tooth enamel in part because it is translucent, [...]
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 Crowns, Dental Implants, Direct Bonding Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Teeth Whitening, Uncategorized on Jan 18th, 2011
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 [...]