Porcelain inlays and onlays are used by some dentists as an alternative to full crowns and traditional fillings. In fact, another term that is sometimes use for porcelain inlays and onlays is “indirect fillings.” When used to treat tooth decay, this method of treatment is best used when the condition is mild to moderate. What
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Dental bonding is a thin layer of tooth coloured resin that is attached (bonded) to your teeth for the purpose of making small repairs or filling in gaps between the teeth. Unlike veneers which usually require two dental visits because they are made in a lab, bonding is a one step process that is done
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Many people have a fear of going to the dentist and as a result they may avoid going altogether, avoiding necessary treatments like extractions or root canals. The problem with avoiding the dentist, however, is that these people are often living with pain that could be relieved, not to mention the fact that they are
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Porcelain veneers are a fairly common cosmetic dental procedure. Veneers are thin layers of porcelain that are cemented to the front of the teeth. Because this is a permanent dental procedure, it is important to carefully weigh the pros and the cons of getting them. The Pros of Porcelain Veneers They are an effective way
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Dental implants are one of the best ways to restore a missing tooth and they are the closest thing that dentistry can offer a patient to their natural teeth. The process of getting a dental implant happens in two stages. The first stage is implanting a titanium “root” into the jaw. After several months this
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If a tooth is damaged because of decay or trauma, your dentist will do everything he can to save it. In some cases however, it becomes necessary to have a tooth extraction. Tooth extraction is a routine dental procedure and there are many methods that your dentist can use to restore the look of your
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Dental bridges are a common solution for people who have multiple adjacent missing teeth. Like the name suggests, the purpose of a dental bridge is to bridge the gap between the missing teeth. Most bridges consist of two dental crowns or implants (abutment teeth) on either side of the gap and one or more prosthetic
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Hearing from your dentist that you need a root canal treatment can sound scary and intimidating. But the truth is that this is a fairly common procedure, and if you need a root canal it is better to get one sooner rather than later because it is a treatment that can save your tooth. What
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Everybody has things that they would like to change about their appearance, and for some of us one of the things we would like to change is the whiteness of our smiles. Mind you, human teeth are not supposed to be perfectly white, but even a couple of shades can make a big difference to
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The temporomandibular joint and the surrounding muscles are what connects your jaw to the rest of your skull. This important joint makes it possible for you to chew and talk, and when problems develop with this joint, they are typically referred to as TMJ disorders. TMJ disorders can range in severity from mild discomfort to
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