You may have heard of the All-on-4 dental implant system, but you may not know much about it. The All-on-4 system replaces the arch of your teeth with a four point anchoring system for the implant fixture. This anchoring system uses four acutely angled anchor points to hold the...
When you have one or just a few missing teeth, you can have a permanent replacement without surgery by getting a dental bridge. A dental bridge is sometimes confused with a partial denture. A partial denture is removable, but a dental bridge is permanently attached to surrounding teeth. A...
A cracked or chipped tooth can ruin your smile, and it can also lead to a lost tooth if it isn’t fixed. Tooth enamel is a hard surface, but if a portion of it cracks or breaks due to an injury or from biting down too hard on something,...
If you lose a tooth near the front of your mouth, your reaction is probably to get to a dentist as quickly as possible to have it replaced. If you lose a tooth in the back of your mouth, you may not be in such a hurry to do...
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures today. Whiter, brighter teeth can make a dramatic change to your smile and improve your self-confidence. You can choose from many whitening products and toothpastes to use at home, but the best whitening results can only be found...
Veneers are great for teeth that are healthy. They can completely change the shape of individual teeth, cover gaps, cracks or lines, and you can choose the shade of your veneers to make your smile whiter or brighter. Veneers are not a restorative procedure, however. If you have teeth...
Dental crowns or caps, as they’re commonly called, can replace a large surface of a tooth that has been damaged, decayed or treated with a root canal. A crown can restore a damaged tooth and make it strong, functional and attractive. Crowns can be made of a composite resin,...
Your smile may not make you feel the most confident, but chances are the idea of undergoing time consuming cosmetic dental work does not quite appeal to you. For those looking for a beautiful new smile in half the time, there is the Snap-On Smile. The Snap-On Smile is a...
When you haven’t been to see a dentist for awhile, there’s a good chance it’s because you are one of the many people who doesn’t like going to the dentist. The good news is that as time passes, dentistry becomes more advanced, and the advancement often means going to...
Nothing accentuates an important day in one's life, such as a wedding, like a bright radiant smile. Your smile makes your first impression and will be remembered by family and friends alike for years to come. Cosmetic dentistry provides you with the options today which can deliver the smile you...