When meeting new people, often your smile is the first or second characteristic they will notice. It is not unusual for people to feel extremely self-conscious about their smile, especially if they have noticeably missing teeth. Luckily, modern dentistry has created some excellent techniques to replace permanent teeth that have been lost due to injury…
When you think about dentures, you may envision messy adhesive being slathered onto them and wonder how well they really stay in place. Unfortunately, many of them do not stay in place as well as you’d wish, and can cause issues when sliding around on your sensitive gum tissue. To avoid these complications, we recommend implant…
Dental bridges are literally used to bridge the gap between missing teeth. The use of dental bridges is not new; in fact, the practice dates back for centuries. Some civilizations were found to have used dental bridges as a symbol of status, and would adorn them in gold and jewels. Today, modern medicine has improved…
In restorative dentistry, dental crown placement is one of the most common treatments performed. Dental crowns, also known as “caps”, are an excellent choice in helping to rejuvenate your smile. They are impressively long-lasting, natural looking, and simple to care for. Most crowns are custom made in a lab, to match your other healthy teeth…
Root canal therapy may be one of the scariest treatments dentists can provide, but they’re also something that usually can’t be avoided without causing serious harm to your teeth. The treatment is generally part of an effort to save what’s left of your tooth before it has to be extracted, which most dentists try to…
Not all replacement teeth are the same. Some are designed for a single lost tooth (like a dental bridge), while others are equipped to rebuild your smile after severe or total tooth loss (like partial and full dentures). What they all share, however, is the need for a support system that mimics your lost teeth…
Even if the main goal of your dental treatment is to restore a tooth, aesthetics (visual appeal) still plays a big role in maintaining your smile. If you’ve ever had a cavity treated with a metal filling, and you see it every time you smile or brush your teeth in the mirror, you might already…