A dental crown (also called a dental cap) is a tooth-shaped cap used to cover a patient’s actual tooth. Crowns are used for a wide variety of reasons, including to treat weak/decayed teeth, restore broken teeth, hold a dental bridge in place, to cover...
The first dentures were built somewhere around the 16th century and since then there have been rather significant upgrades. Denture plates are now being constructed from better materials and can perfectly match the color of your natural teeth and withstand the test of...
The image used to be that only older people would need dentures, but dentures are for younger people as well. There are young adults in their 20’s and 30’s and 40’s who may need or want dentures for various reasons. There may have already been loss...
As caregivers for someone with dentures there are areas of concern to be aware of as well as the actual care of the dentures themselves. If a denture is actually fitting well, then an adhesive is fine to use for stability. However, if the denture is loose fitting, an...
Our teeth are held steady and in place by our gums, tissue and bones. There are several diseases that can cause the break down the bone, but one that is the most damaging is periodontal disease (gum disease). The process to fix the bone is what is called regeneration,...
When you have pain in your mouth, what’s causing it isn’t always obvious. Most people immediately assume that they have a bad cavity, but that’s not necessarily the case. Here are some of the most common sources of dental pain. Cavities Despite the...
Are you a tooth grinder? A lot of people are. In fact, about 10% of the population suffer from bruxism, which is clenching or grinding your teeth. If you are a tooth grinder, you need to know that grinding or clenching your teeth can cause all sorts of problems for...
Getting dentures for the first time can seem like a very scary task. There is a lot of information surrounding denture care and maintenance. Luckily, we’ll always be here to help with any question you may have. Our goal is to make your transition to dentures as...
Damage to the tooth can result in a few different fixes. Fillings, crowns, dental bonding, onlays, inlays, veneers, bridges, and implants are all used to repair varying levels of damage to the teeth. A crown is placed when the damage is too severe for a traditional...
Patients who have lost many, or all of their teeth can be affected by this loss in multiple ways. Eating and speaking become difficult, and social situations become anxiety-inducing and, often, neglected altogether. Modern dentistry seeks to help patients recoup all...
