Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Jul 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
More and more people do not want pointy eye tooth, especially women because it is more a masculine look. The eye teeth can be re-contoured and rounded without any anesthetic. This is done so that if there is any sensitivity the dentist will stop.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Jul 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
A waterpik is a helpful device that uses the pressure of the water to clean between the teeth, but floss would clean better than a waterpik. However, for patients that have a lot of spaces and bridgework, we recommend they use a waterpik in addition to flossing.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Facial Pain, Dental Health on Jul 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
Yes, it is ok to use toothpicks, but it does not take the place of flossing because there are some places that that floss can reach that the toothpick cannot. But if it is a choice between not flossing and toothpick, than a toothpick is an ok choice. Once again, it would not completely take […]
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, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Health on Jul 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
I recommend age two because by age two all the baby teeth have erupted. You also want to take the baby in at a time when there are no cavities so the child will see that going to the dentist will not always be a bad thing.
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, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Technology, Dental Health, dentures on Jul 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
A partial denture is a removable prosthesis made out of acrylic or a combination of acrylic and metal that replaces some missing teeth. None of the materials are permanent because the teeth wear down and the bone underneath recedes. In addition, then the clasps where the partial is held in place can become loose after […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening, dentures on Jul 16th, 2008 No Comments »
Dentures are made of an acrylic, plastic resin that is cured under pressure or with heat to make it harden. So, a powder and liquid are combined to make the acrylic material that forms the dentures.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening, dentures on Jul 16th, 2008 No Comments »
The material in home whitening kits should not harm the porcelain or plastic in dentures. However, it is best to avoid direct contact with the whitening products and used it only on the teeth that are not on the partial denture.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening on Jul 16th, 2008 No Comments »
A cap is something that goes over the entire tooth and protects the tooth. It can be made of a plastic resin, porcelain or a combination of porcelain and metal, with gold or non-precious metal. A cap is used if the tooth has a very large filling and can not be filled anymore, if the […]