A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of oral function and appearance of patients with missing or damaged teeth. Prosthodontists are experts in the restoration and replacement of teeth, including the use of dental implants, dentures, crowns, bridges, and other dental appliances. Prosthodontists are highly trained and skilled …
Learn Dental Terminology Teeth, like bones, can wear down with age and use. The different types of wear have names that dental professionals use. Today we discuss common dental issues: cupping, dental abrasion, and dental erosion. What is cupping? The enamel can become perforated or erode due to normal use and wear and tear. This …
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Have you ever chipped a tooth? It’s pretty easy to do unintentionally. Whether you accidentally bumped into something or were injured playing sports, little everyday accidents can cause unsightly chips. Sometimes you get away with a small chip on your tooth that you can hardly see. Maybe you shrug it off and hope that no one …
Can your dentist fix a chipped tooth? How bad is it to chip a tooth? Read More »
Do you have a gap in your teeth that you wish you could close? Gaps in your teeth, also referred to as diastema, aren’t an issue for children, but as an adult you may want to consider seeking treatment for gaps in your teeth. Children’s teeth fall out and are replaced by their adult teeth, …
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Dental labs are instrumental to a good, progressive dental practice. They are used to manufacture or customize a variety of products such as crowns, dentures, bridges, and other important dental products. Prosthodontists prefer to have their own dental labs in order to make sure their patients receive the best fitting and highest quality products. Dental …
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We only get one set of teeth, and it’s important that we take care of them. However, despite their efforts toward maintaining proper dental care, many people still remain unsatisfied with their teeth or smile. In a survey conducted through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, over 99 percent of adults believed that a smile …
For years, you may have had to live with dingy, broken, missing or crooked teeth. Now that you’ve decided to replace them with new partials, dentures or implants, you want your teeth to look great, perhaps movie star great. You’re in the company of everyone else in your position. What is the point of paying …
Picking the Right Shade of White for Your New Smile Read More »
Have you ever wondered what famous artists, actors and actresses do to have such beautiful teeth and smiles? How do they look so natural? Veneers! That’s how! We recently welcomed a patient who’s main concern was how to have a better smile. She is 37 years old, and she was born with a maxillofacial dysfunction. …
Dental Veneers … The smile of my dreams! (Real Patient Testimonial) Read More »
