Dental Crown
In dentistry, a crown most commonly refers to a dental cap, a type of dental restoration that completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. A crown may be needed when a large dental cavity threatens the health of a tooth.
Invisalign
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that straightens teeth without the use of metal braces. Invisalign is a series of custom-made clear braces that cover your teeth and gently pull them into the proper position over time. .
Dental Botox Treatment
Dental Botox is for more than just aesthetics. Treatments can also help alleviate pain and help correct disorders. Botox is primarily known as a cosmetic treatment that removes the appearance of wrinkles from the face.
Dental Bridges
A bridge is a fixed dental restoration (a fixed dental prosthesis) used to replace one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth definitively to adjacent teeth or dental implants.
Reasons to Love your Dental Hygienist
We all love those people around us that care for us, you know, your parents, siblings, spouse, and friends. But what about those people that choose to professionally care for you? Registered Dental Hygienists are just those people! Although there are many reasons for you to love your Dental Hygienists, we thought we would focus on a few that may not be as obvious.
Don’t forget to add your own personal reasons in the comments section….
Why Do My Gums Bleed?
Bleeding gums are no laughing matter and it is not normal. A general rule of thumb is that if your gums are bleeding from things like brushing, flossing or eating then there is infection present. In other words, if your gums are bleeding when you floss or brush your teeth, you have gum disease. Here are some reasons this may be happening 1. You have sub-par oral hygiene resulting in gingivitis. If you fail to brush and floss regularily the plaque and food debris that is left behind will cause your gums to become red and swollen, the result is gingivitis. Surprisingly, this can happen…
What’s the Best Mouthwash for Bad Breath?
Don’t be fooled by the happy people in Listerine commercials having a blast while they swish with mouthwash. It’s a myth that mouthwash cures bad breath.
Here are two main reasons why the best mouthwash for bad breath is no mouthwash at all.
1. Mouthwash can cause bad breath because it dries out the mouth.
2.Mouthwash can cause bad breath because it dries out the mouth.
Mouthwash cannot replace the effectiveness of brushing, flossing, and scraping.
Fillings
A filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. In a filling, the Dentist first removes the decayed tooth material, cleans the affected area, and then fills the cleaned out cavity with a filling material.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.
Inlays & Onlays
In dentistry, inlays and onlays are used to fill cavities, and then cemented in place in the tooth. This is an alternative to a direct restoration, made out of composite, amalgam or glass ionomer, that is built up within the mouth.