What happens when you chip a tooth or develop serious tooth decay? To avoid discomfort or other complications you may need a restorative treatment. Restorative dentistry involves procedures designed to return the function and appearance of a tooth. There are a number of ways to restore your smile, including lifelike crowns and dental fillings. […]
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Why Choose Veneers?
Dental veneer treatment can be an option for anterior teeth when professional or over-the-counter whitening systems are not effective; when your teeth are showing wear due to bruxing (the habitual grinding and clenching of your teeth); when one or more of your anterior teeth have been chipped, cracked, or broken due to trauma or wear; […]
History Of Dentures
Dating as far back as 700 BCE, dentures were first invented by the Etruscans. Animal teeth or teeth from another person were held together with a gold band and metal pins, and were slipped onto remaining teeth. Only the wealthy could afford dentures because the use of gold made them so expensive. Dentures today are […]
Would You Prefer A Removable Bridge?
There are several options when it comes to replacing a missing tooth. Each option has its pros and cons. Some are more invasive and more expensive than others. Some are permanent and some aren’t. Your choice of treatment will be based on several factors. You can discuss your treatment options with your dentist and make […]
The Fixed Bridge Option
It is mostly as you age that you begin having trouble with your teeth, especially if you’ve practiced good oral hygiene and visited your dentist regularly over the years. Your teeth can become weaker as you age especially if they have large fillings. They may break or crack and rather than have them fixed you […]
Which Filling Is Right For You?
Did you know that ancient man had healthier teeth than we do today? It’s true. Over 90 percent of the American population is affected by cavities and it is highly due to the modern diet. People who drink at least three sodas a day have over 60 percent more tooth decay. Our diets are rife […]
The Simplicity Of Dental Crown Placement
Many dental treatments are like a mystery wrapped in an enigma until you need them. There are so many things to concern yourself with in your daily life, that unless you’re having a dental problem, the myriad of specific dental treatments available are probably not super high on the list. However, it is good to […]
Restorative VS. Preventive Dentistry
Just like there are a variety of dental treatments, there are also different types of dentistry. There is general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, preventive, and restorative dentistry. Different treatments fall under the different types of dentistry and there is even some over-lap. While there are different types of dentists such as a general dentist, an […]
Sometimes Less Is Better
Are you less than pleased with your teeth? Do you look at them in the mirror and think something is wrong. It’s nothing major but… Perhaps you need some simple touch-ups to brighten your smile and/or fix some minor cosmetic imperfections. Are there even treatments for that? Definitely. With the variety of cosmetic treatments available […]
Has Your Tooth Earned A Crown?
Crowns are a common dental treatment. Crown placements can save badly decayed or damaged teeth. Millions of people are walking around with crowned teeth and you probably have never noticed. At one time crowns were all-metal so they were noticeable, but today they don’t have to be. All-metal crowns are still used for certain treatment […]
