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Fillings

Dental fillings are simple restorations used to fix teeth with cavities, fractures, and other issues. Fillings come in a wide variety of materials including gold, silver (Amalgam), and white fillings (composite or resin). You can use fillings to restore teeth with cavities, abrasions, and minor fractures. Fillings can also be used for simple cosmetic procedures, such as closing small gaps between your teeth or repairing teeth with a color mismatch. What are the benefits of Read more…

Inlays & onlays

Inlays and onlays are conservative dental restorations that are used to fix moderately-to-severely damaged teeth. Essentially, they are a hybrid between fillings and crowns. Inlays and onlays are ideal for restoring teeth too severely damaged for a filling, but not so bad where they require a full-coverage crown. By placing an inlay or onlay, you restore the damaged portion of your tooth while preserving healthy tooth structure. These types of restorations are conservative, durable, and natural-looking. Read more…

Tooth bonding

Bonding is a cosmetic dental restoration that is used to repair broken front teeth, teeth with fracture, as well as minor cracks. You can also use bonding to enhance the appearance of your smile. Bonding comes in a wide variety of shades. This way, your dentist can match your existing tooth color. You bonding should blend in seamlessly with your natural teeth color, making it virtually indistinguishable. Benefits of bonding Bonding has many uses in Read more…

Lumineers® “no-prep veneers”

Lumineers® are a special type of porcelain veneers that are made exclusively by DenMat dental laboratory. They are commonly referred to as “no-prep” veneers. This is because, in contrast to traditional porcelain veneers, Lumineers® usually don’t require the removal of tooth structure. Now, you might think to yourself “this sounds great, why wouldn’t everyone get Lumineers® over veneers?” In order to answer this question, you need to understand the pros and cons of Lumineers®. Let’s Read more…

Teeth whitening at the dentist

If you’re looking to whiten and brighten your smile, then you should consider visiting your neighborhood dentist for a professional teeth whitening. Dentists use a very high concentration peroxide along with other accelerants to give you the best whitening results. You can remove 3 to 5 shades of yellowness from your teeth in as little as 45 minutes. Plus, bleaching your teeth at the dentist is now more affordable than you can imagine. Most dentists run promotions Read more…

What are dental cavities?

A dental cavity is a hole in your tooth that is caused by oral bacteria. Cavities start off when food particles stick to your teeth, known as plaque buildup. If you fail to clean these plaque buildups, bacteria start to attach themselves to your teeth. These bacteria are very harmful. They produce an acidic byproduct that slowly dissolves your tooth, resulting in dental cavities. If left untreated, cavities continue to grow until they reach your Read more…

All-on-four dental implants

All-on-four dental implants are a popular option to replace all of your missing teeth with a set of permanent, fixed teeth. The term all-on-four refers to the fact that your full set of teeth is supported by just four dental implants (although some dentists prefer using 6 implants). These are not denture teeth, we’re talking about permanent teeth made from porcelain or zirconia that remain in your mouth at all times. Having all-on-four dental implants is basically like Read more…

When is it time to pull a tooth?

We get it, no one wants to lose their teeth! You only get one set of permanent teeth and replacing a missing tooth is no easy task. Then again, a crown or root canal can only do so much to save your tooth. Sometimes teeth reach the point where extracting them is the best option. Luckily, there’s always the option to replace your missing teeth with dental implants. Therefore, losing a tooth does not necessarily Read more…

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are one of the most common treatments used in cosmetic dentistry. Essentially, a porcelain veneer is a thin covering that is placed on the front surfaces of your teeth. They are made in a laboratory from perfectly shaped, dazzling porcelain jackets. You can use porcelain veneers for a variety of different cosmetic concerns including repairing chipped, broken, discolored, or misshapen front teeth. By placing porcelain veneers on your teeth, you can whiten your Read more…

Snap-on-dentures

Snap-on-dentures are removable false teeth that attach onto a few dental implants for added security and stability. Other terms used for snap-on-dentures include overdentures, implant-retained dentures, or hybrid dentures. Snap-on-dentures offer a great solution for those who want to improve the fit of their false teeth without having to spend a fortune. They offer a simple and affordable solution to secure your teeth, especially when compared to alternative treatment options of full mouth dental implants or all-on-four teeth. Keep Read more…