Porcelain fused To Metal Crown
Porcelain fused to metal dental crowns is one of dentistry's primary restorations of choice because, when properly constructed and seated, they are strong, reliable and esthetic and a good choice for either front or back teeth.
Halitosis / Bad Breath What causes halitosis? Bacteria: Food particles left in your mouth after a meal combine with bacteria to create a bad odor. Bacteria often collects on the back of your tongue.
Teeth Whitening Whitening (bleaching) is a simple procedure that can be done at the dentist office or at home. During the procedure a solution of hydrogen peroxide is applied to lighten the discolored and darkened teeth.
BulimiaBulimia is a an eating disorder involving episodes of binge eating (rapid consumption of food), followed by episodes of purging, which can involve vomiting, abusing laxatives and/or diuretics, exercising compulsively and/or fasting.
Adult Dental Braces Adult orthodontic treatment is the treatment of irregular teeth and improvement of facial appearance for adult patients. Many orthodontic problems and malocclusion can be improved by dental braces at any age.
Extra Teeth Supernumerary “extra” teeth is the result of continued multiplying of baby or permanent Teeth buds, which result in normal looking teeth or small tiny teeth.
Defects of Enamel Various factors can cause defects of enamel during formation, affecting the quantity of the enamel “hypoplasia where the enamel has normal hardness but defective”;or the quality of the enamel “hypocalsification where the enamel is softer than normal”
Oral AnatomyA picture showing the anatomy of the oral cavity.
Canker Sores Canker sores are ulcers of the mouth that affect millions of Americans every year causing pain and discomfort. The cause of canker sores is unknown but several factors have been identified. Normally, the canker sores heal after 7-10 days.
Dry Socket Dry socket is not an infection, but a common cause of pain after extraction. It is associated with the partialy or completely lost blood clot inside the tooth socket and the exposure of the bone socket, which is extremely sensitive causing a dull, aching and sometimes throbbing pain (which might radiate to the ear).