You have always dreamed of a celebrity smile. You see them all the time in magazines and you have admired the smiles in jealousy, while wondering: “Is it possible for me to have a whiter and more beautiful smile?” Well, it is—all you need to do is to visit your dentist. There are two types…
This is a familiar scene in dental clinics—a patient comes in for a check-up on a sensitive tooth and after thorough diagnosis it will be found out that it can no longer be filled regularly. This will leave the patient with two options: a root canal treatment to save the tooth; or a tooth extraction…
Traditionally, when you are troubled with a misalignment or malocclusion issue such as crooked or crowded teeth; twisted or rotated teeth; gaps, crossbites, overbites and deep bites, you go through braces. To straightened and bring them to proper alignment, you need to endure life as a metal mouth. You know braces? You have probably seen…
They say the best thing one can wear is a beautiful smile and that is true. An amazing smile is powerful, that is why people work on getting whiter teeth. The so-called million dollar smile that often cover magazine pages is truly coveted, but many are afraid of going to the dentist for teeth whitening…
tea and food with heavy sauces such as curry, tomato and the like, you eventually have to say goodbye to the perfect color of your teeth. For some, this is a non-issue and they can go on with their lives with a smile that has become more yellow than anything; but for some, yellow teeth…
When a patient is troubled by cosmetic issues such as spaces in between teeth (diastema); teeth stains and discolorations; minor misalignments and rotations; and decay, dental veneers are the best solution. Veneers are cosmetic coverings that are different from dental crowns. A dental crown provides full coverage so there is reduction of teeth on all…
You have probably heard great things about dental implants and would love to get some (to replace teeth you have lost), but before anything else understand that there is a criteria being followed for patient selection. Just as in other treatment options, the existing condition and specificity of the case is studied to determine feasibility.…
The importance of one’s set of pearly whites do not weigh much until you lose it. Many people do not realize it until the very end, but once a tooth is lost, reality sets in: “What should I do now?” To be able to restore the aesthetic and function of the oral cavity, the next…
Everyone has been told to brush their teeth at some point in time. Chances are pretty good you brush your teeth; and you probably think you are doing a good job. However, are you really brushing your teeth the right way? The unfortunate truth is there is a good chance you aren’t. Steps to Brushing…
Burning Mouth Syndrome is the medical term for the burning sensation felt for no obvious reason. This can be the tongue alone or it can spread to the gums, lips, insides of cheeks, and the roof of the mouth. There is no cure, but you can work with your doctor to find some coping strategies…