Dental Implants
What are Dental implants? Simply put, a dental implant is an artificial tooth that is placed directly within the jawbone to replace a missing natural tooth. An implant is typically made out of medical grade titanium metallic material. However, metal free options such as zirconia are available for people with specific metal allergies. Dental implants […]
Root Canal Treatment
A root canal is a procedure used to resolve infections and severe inflammation within the central parts of a tooth. During the treatment, dead or dying dental tissue is removed from the tooth along with any harmful bacteria. The inside of the tooth is then thoroughly cleaned before sealing the root canals, which prevents spread […]
Routine Dental Care
A dental checkup is an essential part of maintaining proper oral hygiene, which is an important factor in your overall health. A dental visit consists of two parts: an examination from your dentist, and a professional cleaning. Your dentist will perform a comprehensive examination of the oral cavity, first looking at all of the soft […]
Why Do Root Canal Treated Teeth Break
Root canal treatment is often the choice whenever a tooth causes serious pain to an individual. The tooth may hurt for one of many different reasons: 1. There is very deep, extensive tooth decay that has affected the nerve. 2. There is a very large, extensive filling in that tooth (that may have been there […]
Implant Surgical Guides – How They Are Made And Why We Use Them
What is an implant surgical guide? An implant surgical guide allows a dental surgeon to place an implant in a very specific, pre-planned location to give the most ideal depth, angulation, and size of implant to fit the space. It is essentially a hard acrylic mouthguard that fits over the adjacent teeth to keep it […]
Looking for a Dental Practice? Here are some helpful tips.
In choosing a dental practice there are five variables to evaluate. Imagine that there are two proto-stereotypical solo dental practices: Poor-work and Good-work. Let’s evaluate these five variables and what they might mean. The number of people in the reception room (sometimes called a “waiting room”). Poor-work Good-work The room may be full of people. […]
Are Dental Caps The Secret To A More Confident Life?
Dental caps play an essential role in ensuring you maintain the perfect smile while preventing damage to your teeth. After all, it’s the first thing that others notice about you. To maintain the functionality and aesthetics of your teeth, your dentist will recommend a tooth cap or dental crown. Crowns are a type of restorative […]
Choose Porcelain Veneers For A Smile Makeover
There’s nothing that can stop you from looking better and younger, not even a crooked smile, tooth gap, or discoloration. One smile make-over can instantly boost your confidence and help you become a better version of yourself. Wearing a beautiful smile makes a huge difference in how you see yourself and how you deal with […]
Impacted Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Is It Necessary?
Wisdom tooth extraction is an unpopular choice for dentists when it comes to giving dental solutions. However, it becomes necessary when a patient has an impacted third molar. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are permanent teeth that come out last between the age of 17 to 25. An impacted wisdom tooth means that […]
Spot Failing Dental Implants Signs And Avoid Complications
Dental implants are tooth restoration options that are quite in demand due to its durability and function. These metal posts look like tiny screws that dentists insert in the missing tooth’s gums and bones. To fulfill its purpose, it must fuse with the patient’s tissues in a process they call osseointegration. Once it succeeds with […]