When you lose a tooth, or a couple of teeth that are adjacent to each other, then you can regain your smile’s beautiful appearance and most of your bite’s function with a custom-made dental bridge. What a traditional bridge can’t do, however, is replace the roots of your lost teeth; therefore, traditional bridges lack the […]
Losing one tooth can be quite an ordeal, but when you lose all of your teeth on your upper or lower dental ridge, the consequences can be severe. Besides the visual effect, such severe tooth loss can also diminish your ability to eat healthy foods and receive the nutrients that your body needs. The good […]
Smile improvement means something different to everyone, depending on what their specific cosmetic concerns are. For some, it can be as simple as a quick and easy teeth whitening treatment. For others, however, it may require more involved treatment to address issues like chipped or worn teeth, odd spaces, alignment issues, and more. With the […]
With a consistently good hygiene routine at home and a strict schedule of dental checkups and cleanings, you have an excellent chance of avoiding issues like cavities and gum disease. However, good hygiene isn’t a guarantee, and if an issue does develop, then you should address it as soon as possible to prevent extensive damage […]
By the age of 17, many people will experience the development of their first wisdom tooth. Clinically known as your third set of molars (or third molars), wisdom teeth often become impacted by a crowded jawbone or the molars that are nearby. This can cause progressively worse issues with your dental health until your dentist […]
The simple act of grinding your teeth isn’t necessarily destructive. After all, your teeth are the strongest and most resilient parts of your body. However, constantly grinding your teeth, a condition known as bruxism, can lead to a host of problematic issues and the need for extensive dental restoration. If you grind your teeth, then […]