Discolored teeth is one of the most common reasons people seek cosmetic dentistry. If you are looking at your smile, you may be concerned if you notice that some of your teeth seem to be different colors from some of the others. This should not be a major concern, as there should be natural color differences between your teeth, but there are situations in which individually discolored teeth may require attention.
Read Dental StoryIf you are looking for cosmetic dentistry, you should never shop based on price alone. (This includes expensive cosmetic dentists–expect to pay more for a quality cosmetic dentist, but don’t assume a dentist must be good because he charges a lot; do your homework!) There are many problems we see when helping people who tried to save money on cosmetic dentistry. Here are a few of the more common ones.
Read Dental StoryModerate alcohol consumption (especially red wine) can be good for your teeth and gums, but too much can make gum disease worse, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology, which shows that people who are dependent on alcohol have worse receding gums than those who aren’t.
Read Dental StoryMany people who get dental implants can’t get their implants placed right away. Instead, bone loss related to gum disease means they need bone grafts to help them build up bone in the site for the implants. The best source for your bone grafts is your own bone, but this comes with problems.
Read Dental StoryMost people know that brushing and flossing, and regular dental appointments are key to fighting gum disease. But did you know that certain foods can help fight it? Whether you already have gum disease or you want to take extra action to prevent it, the following foods can aid in the fight against the number one cause of tooth loss.
Read Dental StoryAccording to a new study, there are more than a million visits to the emergency room–or emergency department–every year for dental conditions. Many of the conditions could have been treated or prevented with routine dental care and oral hygiene, and patients often receive inferior care when they go to the emergency room for dental conditions.
Read Dental StoryFor most people, dental implants are an easy solution to tooth loss. There’s no special care required: just do your normal oral hygiene routine and make your visits to your dentist to ensure your new tooth integrates properly with your jawbone and remains healthy. But for diabetics, it’s not so easy.
Read Dental StoryAs retailers are finishing packing away the Christmas decorations and rolling out the avalanche of hearts for Valentine’s Day, it creates a social crush that can lead to a wide variety of feelings, depending on who you are and where you are in your life. For people in a committed relationship, you might think about what to do for your beloved on a special day, and scramble to get reservations for that hard-to-book restaurant. Or it may just make you glad that your beloved isn’t into all that pink hearts crap.
Read Dental StoryIt used to be that car accident were one of the most common causes of serious dental injury. Thankfully, seatbelts and airbags have significantly reduced the number of people who experience dental injuries in car accidents, and when they do occur, they tend to be much less serious than they used to be. But if you have been involved in a car accident, you might be left with serious damage to your smile. And that can be critical if your livelihood depends on your smile.
Read Dental StoryDental implants are the gold standard for those who are looking to replace missing teeth. Traditionally, a dentist uses titanium implants, which are not only strong but also allow for the jawbone to grow around the implant through a process called osseointegration. With that being said, not all dental implants are created equal. While studies have shown that dental implant success rate is relatively high, there are some drawbacks primarily due to the use of titanium instead of a more bioinert material.
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