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Posted in Dental Health, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 24th, 2008 Comments Off
Flossing regularly is more important than the type of floss used. Many of our patients prefer the “Glide†floss, there seems to be less tearing of the gums and it is easier to floss the teeth with this brand for some.
Posted in Dental Health, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 24th, 2008 Comments Off
Cavities form in between the teeth due to bacteria from food debris. To remove the debris, flossing and brushing should be done daily.
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental Statistics, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Bleaching, Veneers on Jun 23rd, 2008 1 Comment »
It is very rare to you will be able to whiten veneers. The material used in a veneer is not very porous, so they are stain resistant. In addition, they typically retain their color.
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental Statistics, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Whitening, Veneers on Jun 23rd, 2008 1 Comment »
Porcelain veneers will last a great deal longer than resin veneers. They are are stronger and more color stable.
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Personal, Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Whitening, Veneers on Jun 23rd, 2008 Comments Off
Resin is not really used for veneers. The material of choice is actually porcelain and not resin.
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental Technology, Facial Pain, General Dentistry, Personal, Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Whitening, Veneers on Jun 23rd, 2008 Comments Off
A resin veneer is made of plastic. However, plastic resin is not color stable; so over time it will stain more than teeth. Resin is also not very strong and can break.Â
Porcelain veneers are color stable and more fracture resistant than resin. The advantage of using resin is that it costs less and treatment can [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Health, Dental Statistics, Dental Technology, Facial Pain, General Dentistry, Personal, Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Whitening on Jun 23rd, 2008 Comments Off
Most insurance companies pay for a crown every five years. The reason crowns needs to be changed is due to gum recession, patients need a longer crown to cover the root area. At times a crown needs to be replaced because there is a cavity due to lack of brushing, flossing and professional cleaning. Another [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Health, Dental Technology, Facial Pain, General Dentistry, Personal, Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Whitening on Jun 23rd, 2008 Comments Off
Crowns can be very different depending on the materials used. The porcelain to the metal underneath the crown can all vary. The lab technician that creates the crown will determine how natural it looks. There are so many different variables and reasons for the crown to be more or less expensive.
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Teeth Whitening on Jun 23rd, 2008 Comments Off
No, crowns and fillings can not be bleached.
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Dental Health, Dental Technology, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry on Jun 19th, 2008 Comments Off
A weak bite surface means that the teeth are worn down and possibly chipped, this can be caused by grinding. If the enamel is gone; the surface will have to be restored with onlays, porcelain or gold crowns. A night guard will help to make sure that you stop wearing out the teeth any further.