While small enough to be bonded to the fronts of your teeth, the metal brackets of traditional braces can still shine conspicuously against the pearly-white backdrop of your smile. After your orthodontic treatment is complete, your smile will be straighter, more symmetrical, and more esthetically pleasing. During treatment, however, many patients find that the noticeable […]
After losing a tooth, or several, many patients find that the best option for replacing them is with a dental implant-supported prosthesis (i.e., crown, bridge, or denture). Dental implants are small posts made from biocompatible titanium, and after they’re inserted, your jawbone heals by fusing to their surfaces. Though they are often the optimal solution, […]
Wisdom teeth aren’t like your other teeth. As the last set of molars (or third molars) to develop and erupt, wisdom teeth are often problematic due to their tendency to become impacted by your second molars. This impaction can lead to a host of subsequent dental issues, like severe toothaches and traumatic injury to one […]
Everyone has bad breath once in a while, like in the morning when they first wake up. For some people, morning breath is more potent than for others, but in most cases, the smell goes away after a healthy breakfast and few minutes of brushing and flossing at the sink. For others, however, bad breath […]
Despite the fact that it’s a commonly recommended and performed restorative procedure, many patients have misgivings when told that they need root canal treatment. When these misgivings cause patients to hesitate or neglect treatment, the consequences can be dire, growing worse the longer the patient waits. To help you avoid more severe complications with your […]
Today’s options for replacing lost teeth are more realistic than ever, and as such, they can do more for rebuilding your smile than just revitalizing its appearance. For instance, advanced imaging technology ensures that your dental bridge or denture closely matches the natural contours of your smile for optimal function. When you bite and chew, […]
