
How To Manage Your Teen's Dental Habits
If you’re a parent with a teenager you may be wondering how to manage your teen’s dental habits without being too overbearing -- and without breaking the bank to correct poor dental habits later.
If you’re a parent with a teenager you may be wondering how to manage your teen’s dental habits without being too overbearing -- and without breaking the bank to correct poor dental habits later.
Cosmetic dental treatments are dental procedures that aren’t medically necessary, you get cosmetic dental care specifically to change the appearance of your teeth, gums or smile. Typical cosmetic treatments include bonding, veneers and teeth whitening.
Is there any way to restore a tooth to its natural brightness? In many cases, the answer is yes, let’s look a little closer at different methods of tooth whitening, and see how root canal treatment affects the tooth’s ability to be whitened.
Do you have a few teeth that aren’t quite as straight as you’d like them to be? Are your two front teeth too far apart? If so, it’s possible that you may not need braces to fix these problems; some cosmetic issues of tooth alignment and spacing can be addressed beautifully with dental veneers.
The good news is that life with dentures is probably going to be just fine, especially if you’ve been embarrassed about your decayed, loose or missing teeth. And most of the issues that most commonly bother denture-wearers are easily fixable. Here’s what you need to know.
Restorative dental work - fixing or replacing chipped, cracked, decayed or missing teeth - can be expensive but you pay once and you’re done, right? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Keeping your smile strong and healthy is certainly one of the best investments you can make in your health, happiness and confidence.
Gums that aren’t in proportion to the teeth can keep your smile from looking its best. If you have a “gummy smile” or look “long in the tooth,” cosmetic gum surgery can create a more balanced smile.
Gum disease may be a common problem—but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless: In fact, it’s the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Learn how to recognize and fight gum disease.
When aggressive gum disease takes hold, it can cause serious problems in your mouth. Periodontal (gum) surgery can be an effective way to control the disease bacteria and prevent future problems.
Did you know that bone grafting is a routine part of dentistry? It is often used to build up areas of tooth-supporting bone after a tooth extraction or before dental implants are placed.