When it comes to cosmetic dental treatment, success lies in discretion—the best enhancements are those that bring out your smile’s natural beauty, rather than obviously adding to it. The beauty of porcelain veneers, or “the instant smile makeover,” is that they are made from advanced materials designed specifically to mimic your healthy, natural tooth structure. […]
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Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings
Unless you’re sensitive to mercury or other metals, your filling may be comprised of metal amalgam, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve had your tooth restored. These days, however, we prefer to use acrylic composite resin to create tooth-colored dental fillings that look and perform better than more traditional metal amalgam ones. The […]
Quiz: How Porcelain Veneers Benefit Your Smile
You can’t always judge teeth by their appearance. For instance, they may seem bright and shiny, but still be under threat of cavities, or a tooth might be damaged somewhere you can’t see or feel it. Likewise, your teeth might be perfectly healthy, and yet exhibit one or more stubborn stains, a chipped/uneven tooth edge, […]
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Amalgam Fillings and Crowns: A Brief History
To get your teeth back in working order after decay or injury, cosmetic dentists may use fillings or crowns. These restorative procedures can strengthen and protect damaged teeth. Fillings and crowns have gone through many transitions over time, with the goal of combining the best options of strength and appearance for patients. Innovations in restorative […]
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Dental Contouring for Fixing Smiles
If you are embarrassed about major gaps, stains, chips, and cracks in your teeth, there are certain dental procedures such as porcelain veneers, crowns, dental bonding, and even orthodontic appliances which may be necessary. However, sometimes the cosmetic dental needs of a patient are minor, and require only slight changes to achieve the desired look. […]
Extracted Teeth Could Be the Most Accessible Source of Stem Cells
For decades now, stem cells have been a hot topic among medical experts and ethicists. There is little doubt that stem cells have enormous, even life-changing benefits. They can be used to generate new tissues, and scientists look to these cells to provide answers about genetic disorders, heart disease, and even cancer. However, stem cell […]
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Is Your New Year’s Resolution Dieting? Keep an Eye on Your Teeth!
At Mai Dentistry, we share your optimism for creating a fresh start for your family in 2014. Fitness and weight loss top the list of popular New Year’s resolutions, yet few people commit to taking better care of their teeth. If your family’s New Year’s resolution involves shedding excess pounds, you should understand the relationship […]
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Defining TMJ Disorder for Patients with Chronic Pain
Poor dental health can cause a wide variety of symptoms, from an aching tooth to severe, recurring headaches. The problem with dental-related aches and pains is that they don’t resolve themselves if given time. In fact, some patients can endure chronic discomfort for years without finding relief until learning that a dental issue, like TMJ […]
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Are Dental Implants a Good Choice for You?
If you have lost one or more permanent teeth to tooth decay, gum disease, or injury, or if you may need to have a compromised, infected, or painful tooth extracted in the near future, you will need to research your options for replacing that missing tooth. The loss of even a single adult tooth can […]
Garland, TX Dentist: Read Our Dental Implants FAQ!
Do you have questions about dental implants? Then reading today’s FAQ may prove especially beneficial for you. It may provide some insights on this type of restorative dental piece. In today’s blog post, Dr. Vi Truong-Mai, your Garland, TX dentist focuses on answering commonly posed questions about dental implants, with her patients. Learn More about […]
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