Have friends or family members mentioned to you that dentures may make a wonderful solution for your tooth loss but your ideas of this dental prosthetic make you think you would gladly choose anything else to solve your concerns? We recognize that patients often have negative preconceived notions about this teeth replacement solution. To address this problem […]
Category: Restorative Dentistry
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 […]
3 Ways Dental Implants Mimic Natural Teeth
The concept of replacing lost teeth is an important one. Whether you’re missing all of your teeth, or only one, replacing them (or it) is the only way to restore your mouth’s full ability to function, not to mention its beautiful appearance. If you’ve heard of dental implants, then you may also have heard that, […]
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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A Friday Quiz on Root Canal Procedures
Have you ever had a root canal procedure? Would you be worried if you heard from your dentist that you needed one? This restorative procedure falls under the specialty of endodontics, but root canals are actually a lot simpler and less invasive than people think. Challenge yourself to a fun Friday quiz to find out […]
How Much of a Solution Are Dental Implants?
Like life, your dental health care is about choices. For instance, if you lose one or more teeth, you have a choice whether to replace them or not (though considering the outcome of unresolved tooth loss, the choice should be a simple one). Like most choices, however, the right solution is rarely a one-sits-fits-all option, […]
Dental Crowns in Garland, TX: Just the Basics
Placing dental crowns, a common restorative dental procedure, takes less time, results in a more natural appearance, and uses more durable, modern materials to achieve results far superior to those in previous decades. Dr. Vi Mai, who offers dental crowns in Garland, TX, believes you should not have to choose between functional and aesthetically pleasing […]
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Worried About Metal in Your Mouth? Try Tooth-Colored Fillings
When patients hear that they have a cavity in need of a filling, a flash of metal is the first thing that comes to mind. Metal and silver amalgam, once considered the go-to materials for dental fillings, have since fallen out of favor. Dr. Vi Mai, a family dentist who offers dental fillings in Garland, […]
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Are You Down With the Crown?
Of all facial expressions, none are so powerful and immediately recognizable as your smile. If you’ve lost your tooth, or a large part of it, smiling freely proves more difficult. On one hand, you don’t want others to perceive you as standoff-ish, but at the same time you don’t want them to see your broken […]
Relax, It’s Just a Dental Filling!
Cavity. It’s one of the most feared words in all of dentistry, capable of making even the most diligent brusher question the effectiveness of his or her oral hygiene regimen. When you visit Dr. Vi Mai for dental fillings in Garland, TX, you can feel confident knowing that this common procedure is simpler and more […]
