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Implant-supported dentures combine dentures and implants to provide patients with a more stable solution for missing teeth than traditional dentures. Dentures are the most affordable way to replace missing teeth, but that comes at the price of having to deal with the poor stability associated with dentures.Denture wearers often find themselves adjusting their oral prosthetic…

Getting a dental crowns is a seamless procedure that is done in dental offices every day. There are various reasons to get a dental crown, which will determine how the procedure goes. In general, there are a few key steps that are part of getting a crown placed.Outlined here are each of the steps to…

A severely broken tooth often requires a root canal to save it. Teeth usually become broken as a result of trauma to the face or biting on hard things like ice. Teeth that have been weakened by habits like teeth grinding or decay are more likely to get broken.Minor breaks that only affect the outer…

If you have a decayed or damaged tooth, your dentist can help you to determine which dental restorations works best for you. Dental restorations are either directly or indirectly used to treat teeth, and they can be used to fix problems like: Decayed teeth Deformed teeth Discolored and stained teeth Gaps between teeth Broken, fractured,…

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, and it functions exactly like the root of a natural tooth. For starters this small, biocompatible rod embeds in the jawbone, providing support for a dental restoration or prosthetic. Implants are versatile in their uses, and they make it possible for dentists to correct a range of…

Dental crowns are versatile restorations with several applications. They restore teeth with severe dental health and cosmetic problems. Often the placement of a crown is an overlap of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Here is how the procedure kills two birds with one session in the dentist’s chair.A dental crown takes the form of the visible…

A multiple tooth implant gives you a more affordable way to enjoy the bone-preserving properties of dental implants. An implant is rarely used to replace multiple teeth on its own, but it can be combined with another to replace up to six teeth. That means an implant on its own can support a max of…

You may know what a dental fillings is because of a cavity or two that you had before. It is either the enamel was damaged or infection reached your tooth’s pulp. Either situation would result in the covering of your tooth’s damaged areas. Choosing which dental filling to use can be nerve-racking. The advances in…

A regular dental checkup is essential for your oral health. Because of the commercialization of dental products, many people think that the right schedule for checkups is twice a year. Others have a different schedule entirely. If you want to know how often a dental checkup should be, here are the facts.Good oral health is…

As dental restorations go, veneers are a simple way to give your smile a quick facelift. That does not mean that veneers are a small commitment, like changing your haircut. Veneers are usually far more permanent. This is reason enough to read up on veneers before you put them in.Veneers are a fairly non-invasive treatment…

Invisalign® has become a popular option for teeth straightening nowadays. It works as the preferred alternative to conventional braces since it is almost invisible on the teeth and offers more flexibility by being removable. However, the removability can also be the bane of the treatment. Continue reading to find out what happens when you fail…

There are several instances in which a dental bridges is the most appropriate solution for teeth replacement. A dental bridge can be used to replace a single missing tooth or a section of missing teeth, and it provides certain benefits that traditional dentures and dental implants do not. This review highlights what a dental bridge is…