Gum recession refers to the soft tissue pulling away from the bottom of the teeth, which can give the appearance of the teeth becoming longer. Recession can happen due to poor oral healthcare, using too heavy of a hand when brushing, or simple genetics. The damage isn’t reversible but, if caught early, you can likely prevent the condition from worsening by improving your oral healthcare.
If your moderate gum recession is causing self-esteem issues, there are a few potential dental treatments your cosmetic dentist can use to help.…
If you’re not happy with the appearance of your front teeth, but you don’t have the money for expensive cosmetic dental work, you should consider bonding. Dental bonding may be the solution if you have a chipped, uneven, or discolored tooth. You can have the procedure done on a single tooth, or applied to all of your front teeth if necessary. Bonding can completely change the appearance of your smile, and it is one of the more affordable cosmetic dental procedures you can have done.…
When a person has crooked teeth, a dentist may recommend braces to straighten the teeth, but braces are not the most economical option for a person with one or two crooked teeth. If you have a crooked tooth and are tired of seeing that tooth positioned like it is, you may want to seek help from a cosmetic dentist. A cosmetic dentist might be able to fix the problem with a porcelain veneer.…
A beautiful smile is something everyone desires, and many teenagers are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve perfection. Recently, videos have been popping up on social media that depict other teens claiming to straighten their teeth and close gaps using common household objects. While rubber bands and dental floss may seem innocuous at first glance, this do-it-yourself trend has alarmed orthodontic professionals enough that the American Association of Orthodontics has issued a consumer alert for parents.…
You want to keep your kid’s teeth as healthy as possible. You take them to the dentist (like those at HC Dentistry) at least twice a year and you encourage them to brush their teeth at least twice a day. That’s a good start to healthy teeth. Here are some other steps you can take to ensure healthy teeth and gums.
Change Toothbrushes
If your child’s toothbrush is more than a month old, it’s probably stopped working.…
You may have heard the term “biomimetic dentistry” and wondered what it means. Biomimetic dentistry is the practice of dental preservation and tooth conservation. Using advanced adhesives and materials, biomimetic dentists believe in working with the teeth you have, even if those teeth are in less-than-perfect condition.
Biomimetic dentistry seeks to save the natural tooth.
Standard cosmetic and restorative dentistry often involves extracting partially or fully damaged teeth and replacing them with implants made of materials including titanium and ceramic.…
Trying to get your teeth as white as possible can be quite the time-consuming and stressful process, mostly because there are quite a few different methods available. While the multitude of home whitening kits do have their place, they are no match for the whitening solutions provided by a dentist. A dentist is the better choice for whitening if you want the fastest results and want to save a bit of money.…
Dental implants are one of the stars of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. The dental replacements are secured with a metal screw in the jawbone that keeps the artificial crown on top firmly in place. This firmness is welcomed during eating as the implants offer a natural-like feeling while chewing.
Patients with jawbone-related issues might think dental implants are off the table. But there are a few different ways that a dentist can overcome these issues and later place the dental implant for a strong and attractive smile.…
Do you want to be sure that you are able to beat and prevent gum disease from damaging your oral health? If so, you will need to accumulate some tips and strategies that will help you do so. In that regard, follow these points, to keep your teeth and gum healthy and to avoid the dangers of periodontal disease.
Understand How Periodontal Disease Happens, Along With Some Warning Signs
To keep your gums healthy, it pays to make sure that you adhere to strategies that will allow you to prevent the disease from developing.…
Small or surface cavities in teeth can often be treated with a simple filling. But deeper and wider cavities may require more advanced treatment to protect the tooth from further decay and to strengthen the tooth that remains. But saving the tooth isn’t always possible, depending on the severity of the cavity.
If you have a deep cavity, make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible to discuss your treatment options.…