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Over time, your teeth can get damaged. This can happen for a variety of reasons, like tooth decay, injuries or just use over time. Your teeth can lose their shape or size. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped “caps” that can be placed over your tooth. Think of it like a snug hat for your tooth. The crown restores the tooth’s shape, size, strength and appearance.
If you have one or more missing teeth, a dental bridge can fill the gap with one or more artificial (false) teeth. Dental bridges can help if you have a missing tooth or teeth. The most common causes of missing teeth are tooth decay, gum disease, and injury. Or you may have been born with missing teeth due to a congenital condition. To get a dental bridge, you need healthy teeth on either side of the missing ones.
A healthy white smile is on just about everybody’s wish list. There are many reasons why your teeth may darken. Some we can’t control, such as age or accidents when we are young that may disturb our tooth enamel’s development. That’s why it’s important to discuss any plans you have for whitening your teeth with your dentist. Our doctors will be able to tell you if your tooth discoloration is simply staining caused by lifestyle factors — such as drinking too much coffee — or may be more a matter of dental health. Although whitening is usually done for cosmetic reasons, our doctors can guide you on what options you have for treating the type of staining you have. The good news is that in many cases reversing teeth stains is within our reach. That makes pursuing a healthy white smile worthwhile.
Dental fillings are single or combinations of metals, plastics, glass or other materials used to repair or restore teeth. One of the most popular uses of fillings is to “fill” an area of tooth that your dentist has removed due to decay – “a cavity.” Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding).
Not many years ago, losing a tooth left you with few options for replacement. While permanent teeth should provide a lifetime of function, it doesn't always end up that way. They may be lost from an accident, decay, or gum disease. Since teeth start as a full set, even one missing tooth may affect the whole makeup of your mouth's delicate balance. As teeth slowly lean and migrate, wear and cracking from excessive forces often create escalating problems. When it's time to replace missing teeth, whether it's one or a full set, several options might be available to you. Dental implants often give you the best opportunity to enjoy normal chewing and a full smile.
Dental implants are used to replace single or multiple missing teeth. A dental implant is a prosthetic device implanted in the jawbone beneath the gums. It imitates the root structure of natural teeth and provides a secure foundation for prostheses such as crowns, bridges, and dentures. Dental implants are a popular choice over other types of tooth replacement because they provide stability, durability, stimulate bone growth, and allow the teeth to function as they did before.
A tooth removal is a dental procedure during which your tooth is completely removed from its socket. Sometimes, people refer to this as “pulling" a tooth. Tooth removal offers a number of benefits. Most importantly, it reduces harmful bacteria that can damage your teeth and gums. Left untreated, a decayed or damaged tooth can wreak havoc on your smile, causing a domino effect of problems. Removing your affected tooth gives you the best chance for optimal oral health. Additionally, a tooth removal can help ease dental pain almost immediately — especially if your tooth was severely broken or infected.
The health of your gums affects the quality of your teeth and vice versa. Periodontitis is a type of gum disease that, if left untreated, can result in tooth loss, inflammation, and other serious health issues. If you’re wondering what periodontal therapy is, it refers to the array of surgical and non-surgical procedures used to manage the symptoms of advanced periodontal disease and improve oral hygiene.
A professional teeth cleaning is crucial, both to your oral and general health. It cannot be equaled by the best oral hygiene conducted at home. A dental cleaning has the aim of removing “buildup” from your teeth. This doesn’t mean it’s only recommended for patients whose oral hygiene leaves a lot to be desired. This “buildup” is not only food debris that most people manage to remove daily. No matter how vigorously you brush your teeth, plaque and tartar always build up and have to be removed at the dental office.
Invisalign is a popular and well-known brand that uses a system of clear removable aligners to gradually straighten and align your teeth. Their aligners are a popular alternative to the more traditional fixed braces because not only are they less visible, but they are also removable. If you are interested in straightening your teeth but have been put off by a mouth full of metal in the past, then Invisalign treatment might be a good option for you. Clear aligners are discreet, convenient and more comfortable than the traditional alternative.
There are a lot of brands of clear aligners on the market, but the Invisalign brand stands apart for several reasons. The company behind Invisalign aligners, Align Technology, has been manufacturing clear aligners for 20+ years and focuses on having the most advanced aligners on the market.
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