One of the reasons why people choose dental implants is that they look very attractive–they’re essentially indistinguishable from natural teeth, but only when the root part of the implant is fully covered. Unfortunately, some people may experience receding gums around their dental implants, exposing the roots. When that happens, a gum graft can help restore the attractive appearance of your implants. […]
We have long known about the associations between gum disease and heart disease, but now a large, new review gives us our strongest, starkest statement on the link: tooth loss can almost double your risk of death. That’s from a new review of more than 15,000 coronary heart disease patients showing that the number of teeth was […]
In order to place porcelain veneers, a small amount of tooth material must be removed, typically between 0.5 and 0.8 mm (about 1/50th-1/30th of an inch). This is a very challenging procedure, and one of the reasons why it’s important to take care when choosing your cosmetic dentist. A cosmetic dentist needs a steady hand to […]
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) ended 2015 by publishing new guidelines about the care and maintenance of dental restorations, including both restorations that are supported by natural teeth and those that are supported by dental implants. Although there is nothing startling in these care guidelines, it is good to have them consolidated and get a sense of […]
If you’re unhappy with your smile, you’ve probably been considering a smile makeover for a while. But you might have been putting cosmetic dentistry off, thinking it wasn’t important or you could do it later. But sometimes cosmetic dentistry is important, so important that you can’t put it off another month, week, or even day. Here are some signs […]
If you have experienced receding gums and are considering a gum graft, there are many great reasons to get one and preserve your gum tissue. Here are five good ones. Appearance Receding gums look unattractive. They disrupt the harmony of your smile by throwing off the balance between gums and teeth. They create irregular contours of gum tissue […]
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays for a few reasons. You get to spend some fantastic quality time with friends and family and watch the huge and intricate floats during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Plus who can forget the great football games, and of course, the seemingly never-ending flow of food. In a […]
Diabetes is wreaking havoc on our country. It is estimated that nearly 30 million adults and children in the United States have diabetes and that another 86 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. This disease is also estimated to cost the United States $245 billion a year. With November being American Diabetes […]
Dental implants are a fantastic and increasingly popular way to save your smile if you have lost a few teeth. Best of all, not only do they look like natural teeth, but you can maintain them like the teeth you were born with and they can last you for the rest of your life if you take care […]
From a young age, we have been bombarded with commercials saying that smoking is bad for your health on multiple fronts. There are obvious risks, such as lung cancer or emphysema, but smoking also does some serious damage to your mouth as well and has been linked to a higher risk of gum disease. With […]
Dental implants have proven to work wonders for people who have experienced tooth loss and help prevent further damage to the jawline and other teeth. The main catch with dental implants is that if they are not properly taken care of then the risk for infection rises dramatically, leading to dental implant failure. Researchers at an […]
Your smile speaks volumes about who you are before you even get a word out. If your pearly whites aren’t so pearly or white then you might find you have a harder time winning over clients than someone whose smile looks healthy and attractive. There are a few things that a smile conveys that are […]