Many in the dental care industry focus on what good oral care means for your smile. While oral health is important cosmetically, it may encourage more people to practice good brushing and flossing habits and have regular dental checkups once they realize that oral health is linked to overall...
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...
Today's cosmetic dentures are not your grandfather's dentures.... Sets of false teeth or dentures were worn as early as 2,000 years ago. Dentures worn generations ago looked like blocks of chalk-colored teeth resting on bright pink unnatural gums. Removable replacement teeth, otherwise known as full or partial dentures, were held...
While sedation dentistry is well suited for patients who experience dental anxiety or dental fear, a common question is how can patients expect to feel during dental sedation. Dr. Gordon Rye, a cosmetic and restorative dentist in Fairfax, VA, discusses this question in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgUhijUT_Uk
If it common for patients ask if their dentist can restore their tooth with a large filling versus getting a dental crown. The main reason why dentists recommend dental crowns as a treatment option, is because there is little tooth structure left, once the old filling and cavity is removed....
Dental implant treatment to address broken, missing or infected teeth can be a significant decision with respect to comfort with the recommended treatment plan, cost, follow up treatment needed, as well as other factors. When making an important decision regarding one's health, as with other medical treatments, there is value...
It is common knowledge that it is beneficial for your oral health to consult a dentist on a regular basis, as a regular professional exam, preventive care and effective treatment will make sure that your teeth are clean, healthy and with you for years to come. However, while not...
Otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat doctors) frequently treat patients with sinus infections, and research has shown that between 10 and 12 percent of sinus infections are caused by dental problems, especially root canal lesions (abscesses). The otolaryngology literature reports that the dental-related causes of maxillary sinusitis are often underdiagnosed, leading...
Denture wearers know the problems that are just part of having dentures: loose dentures; especially the bottom denture; dealing with adhesives; food getting caught between the denture and the gum; and daily cleaning. When someone loses their teeth, they may think that dealing with the hassles of dentures is...
If you are unhappy with your smile, the last thing you want to do is wait weeks or months to change it. You feel self-conscious every time you smile, laugh, eat or speak, but finding time for dental procedures is tough when your schedule is so busy. Time is...
