When you lose one or more permanent teeth, replacing them is vital for avoiding facial collapse, misalignment, and other dental health complications related to tooth loss. In many cases, dental implants provide long lasting and secure tooth replacement. Who qualifies for dental implants? Can anyone benefit from this unique and lifelike tooth loss solution?
Most patients who walk through our doors will find that their smiles are not quite as vibrant and white as they were when they were children. While you may feel guilty about your smile’s change in color, we encourage you to recognize that yellowing and darkening is just a fact of life. Whether you suffer from discoloration from wear and tear,
You might already associate veneers with the beautiful smiles you see celebrities showing off on the red carpets. But do you really know much about how porcelain veneers improve your smile? If you have been spending time looking for ways to achieve a much more beautiful smile that enhances your other facial features,
Most people with a crooked smile fear that they cannot correct the issue. Some teeth overlap, others are tilted, and in some cases the entire bite is misaligned. In most malocclusion cases, byproduct issues exist, such as: worn enamel, irregular occlusal surfaces, TMJ Disorder (extreme cases), or sensitive teeth. Depending on the crookedness of your teeth or smile,
The thought of losing teeth, if you haven’t already, can seem daunting, and in some cases, perhaps depressing. The good news is that modern restorative dentistry can rebuild your smile as good as new, sometimes better, despite how many teeth you lose. While we prefer to help you preserve your healthy natural teeth through good hygiene and expert dental care,
If you’ve ever had morning breath that lasted well beyond your morning, then you may be aware that bad breath can be rather embarrassing when interacting with other people. Knowing that your breath is foul can inhibit your confidence even when you’re not interacting with anybody. Today, we explain why bad breath sometimes has a tendency to linger,
You brush and floss your teeth every day and visit your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings because you care about your smile’s health and appearance. Yet, good hygiene and preventing plaque buildup aren’t the only ways in which you can protect your dental health. Some more-discreet factors can also influence the health of your teeth and gums,
When you think of a cracked tooth, you might automatically wince, considering the pain that tooth damage is typically associated with. Yet, like most dental issues, even cracks can occur to degrees, and in minor cases, you might not even know they are there until you see them. Cosmetic tooth cracks, or craze lines, affect only the outer layer of your teeth,
By the time you reach middle age, there’s a high chance that you will experience a cavity (tooth decay) in at least one of your teeth. Though they are highly preventable, cavities affect the majority of adults and children in the United States to varying degrees, from mild to severe. In most cases, a dental filling can stop a minor cavity from becoming serious.
When it comes to first impressions, a smile can take you miles; however, a chipped tooth may potentially lead to further dental issues, along with a decrease in confidence. While teeth are very strong and can withstand quite a bit of stress, their strength is limited. There are numerous ways a tooth may become chipped: a hit to the face,
