If you’re like most people, the thought of having a tooth knocked out or fall out simply makes you cringe. When this occurs, however, there are a few options a person has to choose from when it comes to getting their smile back. One of these choices is to get a dental implant. What is a dental implant? Dental implants are comprised of a titanium post that is placed in the jawbone so that a stabl…Read More
Having a beautiful smile can help you in numerous ways throughout your day-to-day life. The most obvious way your smile can contribute to your overall success and happiness is that it gives you a lot of confidence. When your smile is something you want to show off, you naturally feel more comfortable everywhere you go, no matter who you are with. This is something people who are missing teeth defi…Read More
When you are missing teeth it can take a toll on your confidence. Not only may you not feel like smiling, but you also may find that you feel as though people are judging you based off your smile when you do choose to show your teeth. Whether you are missing one, some, or all of your teeth, your dentist will likely recommend that you pursue one of two options. These options are dentures & dent…Read More
While it may not be something you ever expect to happen, losing a crown or a filling is not all that uncommon. In fact, a filling or a crown can fall out for a number of reasons such as chewing on hard foods or saliva simply breaking down the bonding over a period of time. You can also lose a crown or a filling by having decay occur in the tooth where it is housed. The loss of support in the tooth…Read More
One of the first things that people notice about you upon an introduction is likely your smile. A beautiful white smile can make quite the lasting impression; so the last thing you want is a chipped tooth ruining it. Seeing as how teeth are the strongest part of the human body, you wouldn’t think you would have to worry about them breaking. However, teeth chip much more often than you probably k…Read More
Chances are if you haven’t had your wisdom teeth removed yet, you may be wondering if you need them or not. As you may or may not know, your wisdom teeth are the very last to form and appear in your mouth. The majority of the time, these teeth with erupt through your gums between the ages of 17 and 25. This is where the name for these teeth came from as you get them while you are in the “age o…Read More
There are millions of Americans who are going through each day while missing one or more teeth. While there are many reasons someone can lose a tooth, including injury, cancer, gum disease and more, those who are going without should really think twice if they are not planning on getting their tooth replaced. Not replacing a missing tooth can have serious consequences not only on your oral health …Read More