Why You Might Choose Porcelain Inlays or Onlays Over Traditional Fillings?
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 […]
What You Need to Know About Dental Bonding?
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 […]
The Pros and Cons of Porcelain Veneers
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 […]
What is Dental Implant Restoration?
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 […]
What To Do After a Tooth Extraction
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 […]
What You Need to Know About Dental Bridges?
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 […]
What You Need to Know About Root Canal Treatment?
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 […]
Reasons You Might Need Full Mouth Restoration!
Full mouth restoration is often referred to as if it is one single dental treatment, when it reality it consists of multiple dental treatments. The exact combination of dental treatments will depend on the patient and the condition of their mouth, but it can involve anything from therapeutic treatments such as deep cleanings, root canals, […]
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Broken, damaged or missing teeth can have a negative impact not only on your self-esteem, but sometimes on your overall health as well. One treatment that is commonly recommended by dentists in these situations are dental crowns – and for good reason. Dental crowns have many benefits which we will discuss in this article. Dental […]
Why is it important to brush your tongue?
You probably know that brushing your teeth is a really important part of keeping your mouth healthy. But did you know that brushing your tongue is also important? Brushing your tongue (or using a tongue scraping) not only helps prevent bad breath, but it also helps to get rid of plaque and bacteria that can […]
