As with all dental restorations and procedures, the right question may not be which type of crown is better, but which is better for you? Dental crowns made in an offsite lab by skilled technicians and those made in the office using CEREC technology both offer unique advantages and drawbacks that make them suitable for […]
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If you’re anxious or afraid of the dentist, if you have a sensitive gag reflex or trouble holding your mouth open for extended periods, or if you need extensive dental work but simply don’t have the time to come in for multiple appointments, you might make a good candidate for sedation dentistry. These sedation techniques […]
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Dental implant technology is nothing new. The archeological record shows evidence of primitive dental implants as many as 4000 years ago. Made from bone and shell fragments, carved ivory, or the teeth of other animals, these early replacement teeth were almost always rejected by the body. Needless to say, dental technology has advanced to a […]
More secure than removable dentures and more conservative than bridgework, dental implants offer a stable and long-lasting solution for replacing missing permanent teeth. However, several factors can influence your candidacy for the procedure. Most implants dentists hesitate to place implants in patients who smoke or use chewing tobacco, due to the serious complications that can […]
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More than ever, technology touches every aspect of our lives. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the healthcare field, and especially in dentistry. When it comes to taking care of your teeth, there is no substitute for tried-and-true brushing and flossing. Even so, technology is enhancing dentists’ ability to prevent, diagnose, and repair damage to teeth and gums. […]
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