Through the ages, humans have struggled to find solutions to the tooth loss problem. To come to a place where viable treatment options even existed took hundreds of years of trial and error. In the last 100 years, we’ve made significant strides forward on this front. Not only do we have the awareness that daily… Read More »
Tooth loss is often quite minor, affecting one or two teeth here and there. Some patients have the more severe issue of full-arch tooth loss. In such instances, a disease has usually led to a need for extraction. Once the disease has been appropriately treated, the secondary concern is how teeth will be replaced. Today,… Read More »
Dentists do the best they can to meet patients’ needs for oral function and optimal esthetics. For years, the only methods for achieving this after tooth loss were with bridges and dentures. While this was the best that was available, there were limitations that were difficult to overcome. The standard natural-tooth bridge, in which the… Read More »
Telling stories is the way that much of our history gets passed down from generation to generation. Stories can entertain, they can teach. If you’re not careful, the stories you tell yourself could also inhibit your total wellness. Here, we want to point out some of the stories people tell themselves when they need tooth… Read More »
Have you lost that special something in your smile, something like your teeth? Even if the tooth that has been lost is in the back of your mouth, consequences will occur. Even ancient civilizations understood this, as is evidenced by the development of dentures back in 700BC. We need our teeth to look healthy and… Read More »
Dentistry tends to focus on the prevention of extensive dental injury through routine care. Today more than ever, we have the information and the techniques to help our patients enjoy what nature has given them in the way of their teeth. As much as we would like to say that tooth loss or the need… Read More »
Gaps in the teeth occur in one of three ways: there’s unusual spacing between your teeth, you have unusually small teeth, or you have missing teeth. Filling in unsightly gaps in your teeth can make a dramatic difference to your overall appearance and confidence. There are different techniques to correct this problem, including getting braces… Read More »
Implant stability quotient (ISQ) is a value that indicates the level of osseointegration or the stability of the connection between the bone and the dental implant. High ISQs are typically associated with the success of dental implantations and the longevity of dental implants. The value of an implant’s ISQ is measured in a scale that… Read More »
Ravaged by Cavities: Children and Cosmetic Surgery While the adage “prevention is better than cure” is particularly true in caring for a child’s teeth, is a matter of fact that many children suffer from cavities. In many cases, cavities even make seemingly irreparable damage to children’s teeth. While seeing a child’s baby teeth ravaged by… Read More »
In order for your body to function smoothly, you need to have a good set of teeth. Your teeth are important because they facilitate nourishment by breaking down the food you eat, they help you speak your mind by making speech possible, and they also allow you to showcase your glowing personality through your beautiful… Read More »
