When To See A Dentist For Implant Crown Repair?
You should contact your dentist right away if your implant crown is chipped, cracked, becomes loose, develops stains, or is worn down by bruxism. If you do not repair your crown in a timely manner after damage occurs, then it could lead to more severe problems and the need to replace it with a new […]
WHAT IS DENTAL BONE GRAFT?
A dental bone graft adds volume and density to your jaw in areas where bone loss has occurred. The bone graft material may be taken from your own body (autogenous), or it may be purchased from a human tissue bank (allograft) or an animal tissue bank (xenograft). In some instances, the bone graft material may […]
How To Prevent Cavities in Children
Toothache due to cavities can hinder many children’s activities, including eating, studying, and even resting. Therefore, it is important to prevent cavities so that children can always be active, cheerful, and healthy. Toddlers and children are very susceptible to cavities. One of the triggers is their penchant for eating sweet foods and drinks, aka high […]
CAUSES OF JAWBONE LOSE
Teeth are supported by the jawbone, a key part of your facial structure that’s essential for talking and chewing comfortably. As such, jawbone loss can change your appearance and impact overall quality of life. In general, jawbone loss stems from tooth loss, gum disease or another medical condition affecting bone density. If the condition goes […]
GUM DEPIGMENTATION
The gum depigmentation treatment is a relatively quick and painless cosmetic procedure, performed with a dental soft-tissue laser, which easily removes the brown or black patches that often occur naturally on the gum tissue. While dark gums may be completely healthy, many affected patients elect to have this procedure performed to improve the appearance of […]
WISDOM TEETH
With age comes wisdom. Specifically, wisdom teeth. Your mouth goes through many changes in your lifetime. One major dental milestone that usually takes place between the ages of 17 and 21 is the appearance of your third molars. Historically, these teeth have been called wisdom teeth because they come through at a more mature age. […]
HAVING A BROKEN TOOTH? FIX IT WITH AESTHETIC FILLING
What is Aesthetic Dental Filling? Aesthetic dental filling is a process, during which anatomical shape of the tooth is restored or new ones are created. Gingival sulcus, dental tubercles can be restored, the shape of teeth, colour, direction might be changed during this process. Aesthetic filling is a method of restoration without damaging dental tissue and gums […]
Braces or Aligners?
Many patients have asked us which option will be better for them. It really is a personal decision, so we thought we would provide some information to take with you to help you if you need time to consider your options. It is important to remember that aligners can treat most, but not all, orthodontic […]
What is Scaling?
Scaling is a common dental procedure for patients with gum disease. This is a type of dental cleaning that reaches below the gum line to remove plaque build up. The process of scaling and root planning the teeth is often referred to as a deep cleaning. This treatment goes beyond the general cleaning that you […]
What is a Root Canal?
Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. A modern root canal treatment is […]