There are three basic types of dental fillings: Silver fillings, known as Amalgam White fillings, known as composite or resin Gold fillings (mostly obsolete) Gold fillings are becoming more or less extinct, as the cost of gold is prohibitive and most people don’t want gold showing in their mouthes. Silver fillings Read more…
There’s no question that having whiter teeth can improve your smile and appearance. Of course, maintaining pearly white teeth isn’t all that easy. Our teeth have a tendency to turn yellow over time. There are two main reasons why your teeth darken as time goes by:(1) Your teeth develop deep Read more…
If you’re looking to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, chances are you will require a grafting procedure beforehand. Grafting is a procedure used to restore your missing jawbone prior to placing dental implants. The reason you need grafting is because often times there is a lack of sufficient Read more…
The saying “a picture speaks a thousand words” is especially true of dentistry. There’s no question that your patients love looking at before and after treatment photos. Many successful dentists rely on their before and after treatment photos to showcase their talents to the world. From fixing broken teeth to Read more…
There are countless ways to whiten your teeth nowadays. Of course, the most effective whitening treatments are always delivered by your dentist. Dentists offer two types of teeth whitening methods, which are: In-office professional whitening At-home custom whitening trays In-office teeth whitening is a professional whitening performed entirely at your Read more…
If you are a nighttime grinder (we’re talking about teeth here!) then you’re probably wondering if you should wear a nightguard. Nightguards protect your teeth from chipping and breaking. They also protect your fillings, crowns, and other dental work. Wearing a nightguard reduces the stress on your jaw joints and Read more…
Teeth straightening has come a long way within the past few decades. It’s never too late to start straightening your smile. Plus, there are plenty of ways to straighten your teeth nowadays. Here are the 3 basic ways you can straighten your smile: Braces for complex tooth movements Dentist -supervised Read more…
Clear aligners or braces? So you finally decided to straighten your smile with Invisalign®, Smile Direct Club™, Even28 at-home®, or some other clear aligner system out there (and believe me, there are lots of them out there). Congratulations! Having straight teeth is awesome. And straightening your smile with clear aligners Read more…
We all want to have a more attractive and dazzling smile. After all, your smile is the first thing that others notice about you. Straightening your smile can improve your appearance significantly. Having straight teeth makes you look and feel better. Plus, it’s easier to keep your teeth clean because Read more…
Most people associate orthodontic treatment with teenagers and younger folks. The sooner you start your orthodontic treatment, the easier it is to correct your condition. Orthodontists recommend that you get evaluated for your teeth relationship by age 6 or 7. Early assessment allows for interceptive orthodontic treatment, also referred to Read more…