Dental crowns have both functional and cosmetic uses. A crown fitted over the entire tooth will restore its mass and strength from when the tooth was damaged in an accident or when a large section of its structure was lost to decay. A crown also improves the look of the tooth—and some patients may have perfectly healthy teeth crowned just to enhance the appearance of their smile. To achieve these improvements, the crowns used in cosmetic dentistry are usually made of porcelain.…
The clue is in the name, and you’ve no doubt concluded that a dental implant requires implantation. This calls for oral surgery, although the procedure is minor and not typically complex. But the fact that you require surgery may be mildly confronting, especially as the date of the procedure approaches. You’ll find it useful to know what to expect.
Preparing for a Dental Implant
Unless you receive instructions to the contrary, you’ll find that there’s minimal effort involved in preparing for a dental implant.…
A toothache can make you miserable. The pain can be severe or it can be mild, but either way, the pain can interfere with your ability to sleep or work. If you have a bad toothache, consider calling an emergency dentist for help. Getting quick relief could keep you from missing work or suffering longer than you need to. Here are some home treatments you can try to ease your tooth pain and what an emergency dentist might do to help.…
Dental care is important throughout your life so you can keep your teeth well into old age. Having healthy teeth is important for a number of reasons. You’ll maintain your smile and you’ll be able to eat the foods you love. Plus, you’ll avoid expensive dental treatments like root canals, implants, and dentures if you keep your natural teeth healthy. Here’s a look at important aspects of good dental care.…
Some people don’t mind dental work and are happy to remain 100% conscious through most any procedure. But for most people, dental work is at least somewhat unpleasant. Those people tend to seek a service called sedation dentistry. When you undergo a procedure with sedation, you are not fully “out” like you would be with anesthesia. However, you are sedated, which means you are less aware than usual. Beyond being more comfortable, what are the benefits of sedation dentistry?…
