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It seems everyone has dental veneers these days. Because veneers offer a dramatic smile makeover in a short amount of time, they’re more popular than ever. If your teeth are healthy, but there are cosmetic imperfections that bother you, veneers are one of the best options we have to create a smile you’ll feel good about. Here are the facts …
We encourage regular dental visits as preventive care against tooth decay and gum disease, but perhaps you’ve seen articles online about how your teeth can predict heart disease and diabetes before you’ve even seen your doctor. Is it true? Let’s dig in a little deeper. Does good dental hygiene prevent heart disease?You’re scrolling through your Facebook feed and see an …
Dental implants have a 97% success rate and are a safe and effective solution for missing or damaged teeth. As implant specialists, we love when our patients are well-informed because it’s also the best way to make sure you have long-term success. Here are three mistakes to avoid when it comes to dental implants. Using an inexperienced implant surgeonOf the …
You are likely aware that it is important to see the dentist regularly, but you might not know exactly why. While professional cleanings can help you look and feel amazing, there are also important oral and physical health benefits to twice-annual dental checkups. Here are some of the long term benefits of regular dental visits. PreventionAlthough brushing and flossing are …
Archeological evidence shows that primitive dental implants may have been used by prehistoric people, and records show that in various forms they were in widespread use as early as 600 AD. Yet modern dental implants were only developed in the 1970s, and they did not fully catch on until the 1990s and early 2000s. Today, falling prices, improved technology, and increased …
Dentures were long considered the proper treatment to replace teeth that were missing or failing. Today though, dental implants have become the gold standard. Dentures sit on the gums and are prone to slipping and pinching. Dental implants replace tooth roots, preventing jawbone loss and providing a secure, stable foundation for top quality replacement teeth. Here are five key benefits of …
A dental crown is typically the best solution for a tooth that is badly decayed or damaged. While traditional lab-created crowns are certainly an option, many dentists and patients are now turning to CEREC same-day crowns instead. Depending on who you ask, CEREC either stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics or CERamic REConstruction. Either way, here are three reasons …
Constantly evolving technology is improving all parts of our lives, including dentistry, where we are mixing the best of yesterday’s tried and true patient care with exciting new technological advances. In the hands of skilled and experienced dentists, digital tools are truly revolutionizing modern dentistry by making procedures safer, more accurate, and less painful. Here are a few ways that …
