Dental caries You spelled it right – dental caries. It is the medical term for cavities or tooth decay. It is a bacterial infection that causes demineralization and destruction of the teeth’s enamel, dentin and cemented – these are the hard tissues of the teeth. Dental caries results from the production of acid caused by…
DetailsUnevenly spaced teeth and other alignment issues can significantly diminish smile aesthetics. More importantly, problems like these undermine the overall structural integrity of the bite and can lead to undue wear and tear on the natural tooth structures. Correcting alignment issues is often an important part of improving smile aesthetics, but it can also be…
DetailsA beautiful smile not only boosts self confidence, but it can impact the overall quality of life an individual has. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with a perfect smile, but that doesn’t mean that it is out of reach. Everyone knows how to straighten teeth at the most basic level: metal braces. But now there…
DetailsDental caries You spelled it right – dental caries. It is the medical term for cavities or tooth decay. It is a bacterial infection that causes demineralization and destruction of the teeth’s enamel, dentin and cemented – these are the hard tissues of the teeth. Dental caries results from the production of acid caused by…
DetailsComputer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) has been extensively utilized in a variety of manufacturing and engineering fields for decades. Now, CAD/CAM is helping revolutionize the digital dentistry world by simplifying and streamlining the creation of porcelain dental restorations. CAD/CAM restorations tout numerous advantages for you, your dental practice and your patients alike. If you…
DetailsIntroduction Knocking out a tooth is a medical emergency. If an adult tooth is knocked out, try putting it back in place and go straight to a dentist. Don’t try to re-insert a baby tooth – take your child to see a dentist immediately. If you can’t put an adult tooth back into position, place…
DetailsKeep the moist gauze pad placed over the surgical area in place for a half hour. After this time, the gauze pad should be removed and discarded. Repeat with a fresh moist gauze as needed until bleeding has reduced to a slow oozing or stops all together. Avoid vigorous mouth rinsing, spitting or touching the…
DetailsSo you are missing a tooth, several teeth, or perhaps even all your teeth. And you are looking into having dental implants as part of your permanent tooth replacement solution. From times that go back millennia (no exaggeration) the practice of dentistry has addressed the problem of missing teeth. The revolutionary field of implant dentistry…
DetailsA smile can truly be a wonderful thing, and strong, healthy teeth are the key to a great smile you can keep for a lifetime. But let’s face it – most of us were not born with glorious choppers that look great and stay strong no matter what. A healthy smile is a sign of…
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