Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Discolored teeth can be a huge confidence-buster and leave a bad impression. If your teeth are discolored, it means there is something affecting the natural color of your teeth that should be addressed. It may be the result of disease, an unhealthy diet, […]
The better you care for your teeth, the longer they’re likely to last – which helps to reduce future costs of dental maintenance. As with all health care costs, maintaining optimum oral hygiene and health can be expensive. On top of standard dental visits and cleanings, you may want additional procedures to protect, preserve, and […]
Whenever you go see the dentist, do you dread the question “Do you floss every day?” No need to hide the truth; your dentist will know the answer as soon you open wide. If your dentist (and hygienist) constantly reinforce the importance of flossing, they’re not trying to sound like broken records. In fact, flossing […]
Most people know the importance of visiting the dentist at least twice a year for a dental checkup and a cleaning, regardless of whether any dental problems exist or not. However, many people may not know the precise differences between these two dental professionals. Roles and Background of a Dentist and a Dental Hygienist The […]
Each of your 32 adult teeth is important for chewing and grinding up food, for helping you to speak clearly and by allowing you to express emotions with your smile. Your teeth are also important to the structure of your mouth and face. If even one tooth is missing, leaving the gaping space vacant where […]
Millions of people suffer from dental discoloration, even those who brush, floss, and visit the dentist regularly. Food, environmental factors, and aging eventually leave their mark on the natural radiance of teeth. Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic procedure with great rewards. It eliminates stains and can lighten teeth beyond their natural shade. One looks […]
Dental veneers are sliver-thin, customized layers of materials that are permanently bonded to the front of teeth to improve tooth color, shape, or size. Veneers are used to improve the appearance of chipped, discolored or malformed teeth. The placement of veneers is a technically challenging procedure. It usually involves multiple teeth, affects the contact between […]
Dental health and overall health are closely linked. It makes sense, then, that timely dental care can help improve overall health. The term “cosmetic dentistry” covers dental procedures or treatments that enhance the appearance of smiles and teeth, and may include: Bonding repairs decayed, damaged or discolored teeth using material resembling tooth enamel. Caps or […]
A comprehensive dental treatment that addresses all the teeth is called full-mouth reconstruction or rehabilitation. It combines the aesthetics of cosmetic dental surgery with the science of restorative dentistry. People opt for cosmetic dentistry to beautify their smiles and the appearance of their teeth, gums and/or bite. But it does not usually address function. A […]
By the time a person reaches adulthood, they should have 32 permanent teeth; and with their wisdom teeth removed, they’ll have a total of 28 teeth. But many of us have lost another tooth or two – or more. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a division of the U.S. Department of Health […]
