Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental History, Dental Technology, Veneers on Jan 31st, 2008 No Comments »
There are four main reasons to change or replace veneers:
When there is gum recession and the roots of the teeth are showing. You would want longer veneers to cover the roots of the teeth
If there is a cavity where the veneer and the tooth meet, you may have to replace the veneer.
If the veneer is […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Veneers, Braces on Jan 31st, 2008 No Comments »
I typically do not put patients in retainers after veneers. However, if the patient had retainers before they got veneers, I would make sure they had a retainer after the veneers were placed. At times I would suggest a night guard for patients who are clenchers or grinders. Clenching and grinding can move the teeth, so night guards are […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Technology, Veneers on Jan 31st, 2008 No Comments »
In the past 10 years the porcelain material has changed, bonding material has improved greatly and the prices of veneers have increased as well. Today, veneers stay whiter longer, they are more color stable as a result of the bonding and also they are a harder material than before.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Veneers on Jan 31st, 2008 No Comments »
An additional reason to replace your veneers could be if you’re not happy with the color or shape of the veneers and they don’t look nice anymore. You can judge the look of your veneers by just smiling in the mirror and seeing if the color and shape look nice. But, if you want much whiter […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Veneers on Jan 31st, 2008 No Comments »
One of the reasons why people change their veneers is that the gums recede and the roots are showing. For example, when they smile, their roots show as well. In those cases, we replace the veneers and make them longer ones to cover up the root portion of the tooth. That way the smile looks […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, TMJ, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Jan 30th, 2008 No Comments »
Between 30-40 million Americans clench and grind their teeth while they sleep, making it one of the most common sleep disorders. Night guards can help patients with this potentially damaging and painful issue.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, TMJ, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Jan 30th, 2008 No Comments »
I don’t recommend the boil and bite guard. Because the guard is soft and will not be perfectly fitting, they can cause a person to clench and grind even more. A night guard that is well-fitting and is made out of hard plastic material is the best choice. This type of guard makes the experience […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health, Veneers on Jan 30th, 2008 No Comments »
Veneers can be done for patients that have had periodontal disease as long as the amount of root structure inside the bone is more than 50 percent of the amount of the exposed tooth and there’s no looseness in the teeth.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health on Jan 30th, 2008 No Comments »
Definitely, I would suggest having the filling redone. Sometimes leakage can occur around the colored fillings which can cause cavities.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Jan 30th, 2008 No Comments »
Having a bridge done should not be painful. Afterward your appointment, there may be some soreness around the gum where the work was done. There can be some pain if the bite is not correct. So if the day after your appointment you bite down and there is a lot of pain, call your dentist right away and go in […]