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If you are missing one or more teeth and looking to restore your smile, you may need dental implants. They give your smile a seamless, natural look and uphold the integrity of your teeth, jaw, and gums. That way, excess pressure from biting or chewing does not strain your surrounding teeth and jaw.
Many people forget to take care of their teeth. Is it a wonder that they forget to take care of their children’s teeth? However, preventive dentistry for children is an important thing you can do to protect their health.
A dental bridge is a permanent type of restoration that replaces missing teeth, whether just one or more. Dental bridges are designed to look and function like regular teeth and are custom-made for each patient. The problem being fixed will determine the type of dental bridge you receive.
Do the fear of needles and the sound of the drill keep you from your dentist? If so, you should be happy to know that these frightening devices may be less common in dental offices thanks to the introduction of the Fotona LightWalker® laser.
Invisalign are clear orthodontic aligners for your teeth. They are custom-made trays that cover your teeth, gently pulling them into their proper position. With time, your teeth change position, and the dentists make another tray to continue shaping your teeth.
Most people have heard of dental fillings, one of the most common types of restorative dental treatment in the world. It involves drilling out any decayed material to create a clean, bacteria-free cavity that is then filled. There are several different types of filling, from metal amalgam that is dark silver-grey in color and that most people are familiar with, to fillings made from tooth-colored composite.
Straight, sparkling rows of white teeth are something nearly everybody desires. This is more so since most people can now access preventive dental care in order to preserve their teeth for the long term.
Do you like the color of your smile? Studies have shown that the vast majority of people would prefer their teeth to be whiter, lighter, and brighter than they are currently. Even if your teeth aren’t significantly discolored, they do get darker as we age, and many people feel that their teeth make them look older than they really are. The media has taught us that people with white, bright smiles are happier, healthier, more attractive, and more successful, so perhaps it’s no wonder that we want to own these attributes for ourselves.
Are you dissatisfied with over-the-counter teeth whitening products? Maybe you don’t like the fuss and bother that come with professional at-home kits? Professional teeth whitening has been gaining popularity for those who want to receive optimum results in a relatively short time.
Many people get their wisdom teeth removed; however, there are several other reasons why tooth extractions are necessary in adulthood. An oral surgeon or dentist performs the tooth extraction, which is a relatively quick procedure. It will involve the use of intravenous, general, or local anesthesia, or a combination.