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Posted in Crowns and Bridges, Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 30th, 2008 Comments Off
A bridge can be done if there is a missing tooth and there are two teeth on either side. However, if the two teeth on either side of the missing tooth are healthy and cavity-free with no crowns; there is a possibility of using an implant instead of a bridge.
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 30th, 2008 Comments Off
Bridges are not removable. To attach a bridge, the two teeth on either side of a missing tooth are prepared and crowns are attached to them. The bridge is then cemented into place. They usually feel like real teeth.
One complaint about bridges is that since there is a missing tooth and the bridge is placed [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 30th, 2008 Comments Off
A dental flipper can be used to replace a missing tooth or even two to three missing teeth. A flipper uses an acrylic piece that sits on the palate, or the roof of the mouth, and the tooth or teeth are attached to it. A flipper is a removable appliance, but they are not very [...]
Posted in Biocompatible Dentistry, Biological Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 30th, 2008 Comments Off
Silver fillings need to be replaced because they can emit mercury vapors. Research in both Europe and the United States have shown the negative effects of silver fillings.
Gold fillings are much more durable and safe. One drawback can be the aesthetic and cosmetic aspect of the fillings. Also, if you have a combination of metal [...]
Posted in Biocompatible Dentistry, Biological Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 30th, 2008 Comments Off
If they are small silver fillings can be replaced by composite fillings, which are tooth colored plastic fillings. For larger fillings crowns or a laser inlay can be used, which are made out of tooth colored porcelain. Gold fillings also can be replaced with porcelain material, which is a very long-lasting tooth-colored material.
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Health, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 30th, 2008 Comments Off
Overtime, composite fillings can break down. But, it is important to note that, any type of dental filling will break down over time. Fillings are replaced due to leakage which can cause additional cavities.
Posted in Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 24th, 2008 Comments Off
Children should begin to floss when their adult teeth come in. However, the gums can become tender at this age, so they need to be very gentle. It is an important habit to teach children. Usually, we advise parents that a great time to teach their children to floss is between about the age of [...]
Posted in Dental Health, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 24th, 2008 Comments Off
The best time to floss is nightly before brushing the teeth. What I usually recommend is to floss, then brush and follow with mouthwash.
Posted in Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 24th, 2008 Comments Off
The best time to floss is nightly before brushing the teeth. What I usually recommend is to floss, then brush and follow with mouthwash.
Posted in Dental Health, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 24th, 2008 Comments Off
Start by gently putting the floss in between the teeth and form a “c†shape around the tooth reaching all the way to the top of the gum. Then continue to “C†shape forward and “c†shape backwards going all the way above the gum. Be sure to not be too rough with the floss [...]