Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Biocompatible Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Jul 29th, 2008 No Comments »
Dental implants are made of titanium alloys. Titanium has been shown to be a very biocompatible material that has been used in hip replacements and other surgeries.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Crowns and Bridges on Jul 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
On the side teeth, veneers, bonding or crowns can be used to close a gap. In the back, crowns can be used. However, the best treatment is braces to avoid any shaving down of the teeth. Braces are a good choice in terms of closing gaps and spaces.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Jul 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
A fixed bridge is a more long-lasting solution but it is not permanent. There are a few reasons a fixed bridge may need to be removed or replaced. The bridge is covering an area where there is a missing tooth and if there is any bone recession and/or gum recession under the area where the […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Jul 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
Typically, bucked teeth are fixed with orthodontic treatments. If they are not too exaggerated, crowns and veneers can be made to make the teeth sit back a little bit, close any gaps and shorten the teeth.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Jul 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
A temporary crown is needed because once the tooth is prepared and shaved down, it has to be measured and impressions need to be made. Then the measurements are sent to the lab so a crown can be made.
The tooth is covered because it would be very sensitive if left open and the tooth could […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Facial Pain, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening, Crowns and Bridges, Tooth Bonding on Jul 1st, 2008 No Comments »
Either treatment can be done if there is enough tooth structure and the dental bite is OK. With new dental bonding agents, veneers will adhere to the teeth very well.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Jun 30th, 2008 No Comments »
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 Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Jun 30th, 2008 No Comments »
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 Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Jun 30th, 2008 No Comments »
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 Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Biological Dentistry, Biocompatible Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Jun 30th, 2008 No Comments »
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 […]