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All-on-4® implants are a set of manufactured teeth permanently attached to dental implants that are surgically implanted into your jaw. They have the same appearance, feel, and function as natural teeth. It's very common to lose teeth over time. They do, after all, go through a lot of wear and tear every day. Even though…

Although teeth straightening can improve a smile's appearance, dentists also recommend it as a treatment to promote oral health. An assessment of a patient's unique dental structure can determine the most suitable approach to straightening teeth. Misaligned teeth can affect self-esteem and pose various oral health risks. Excessive and uneven pressure from chewing can lead to…

Endodontics treatment is necessary when there is pain, disease, or infection in one or multiple teeth. Dentists who perform endodontic treatments typically have more experience, knowledge, and training. A patient who needs care for a painful tooth should first ask the dentist a few important questions. Patients who need endodontic treatment should understand what it entails…

Dental sleep medicine has existed for over three decades. It started as a complement to other treatments (CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure) for sleep apnea and snoring. Although there are continuous improvements to CPAP as a treatment for sleep breathing disorders, oral appliance therapy and snoring mouthguards have recently been approved as the foremost…

If you feel pain when eating cold or hot foods, then you probably have sensitive teeth. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), up to 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from teeth sensitivity. In this article, you will learn more about some of the causes of tooth sensitivity.Many factors are responsible for…

Dental crowns and tooth fillings are common dental restorations procedures for fixing decayed teeth. Restoring a tooth is important for protecting it from further damage because the damage caused by a cavity is irreversible: The tooth enamel cannot regrow. The best thing that the dentist can do is make the tooth look as good as…

Wisdom teeth may come in later in life, but these molars can cause a host of dental problems. It is no wonder why dentists often recommend that people go to an oral surgeon for removal. These teeth are not vital for chewing, and there is often not enough space in the mouth for them anyway.…

You may have heard about sedation dentistry, but do you understand how it can benefit you during your upcoming visit? For some people, going to the dentist’s office is a scary experience. If you have the same feeling, you may need some help feeling comfortable and at ease while the dentist treats you. Some dental…

All-on-4® dental implants are a popular way to replace an entire arch of missing teeth. This hybrid method of tooth replacement combines dental implants with a denture piece, resulting in a permanent, natural-looking smile. In order to make the results long-lasting, it is key to have an understanding of what type of care is necessary.…

You may feel nervous after hearing that you need to undergo a tooth extraction. Continue reading to learn more about the tooth extraction process so you can prepare adequately. Regardless of what you may have read online or heard from people, extracting a tooth is a straightforward procedure. Knowing about the process itself may help…

When a patient chooses to receive veneers, which are a composite or porcelain material adhered to the front of a natural tooth, aftercare is incredibly important. The greater care a patient takes of the appliance, the longer it can last. The material normally does not endure throughout a patient’s entire life, and replacements eventually become…

Professional dental cleaning goes a long way when it comes to keeping your teeth and gums healthy. These are straightforward preventative treatments that are used to remove plaque and tartar from teeth surfaces. Tartar is the calcified version of plaque, and it cannot be removed by brushing. A tool called a scaler is used to…