Children require the same standard of regular dental care that adults do in order to keep their teeth healthy, strong and looking good. From the time a child’s teeth erupt, it is beneficial that the child see a dentist on a regular basis. Doing so can better ensure that the child’s overall oral health is [...]
For individuals that are looking to enhance the look of their smiles quickly and easily, Snap-On Smile® can be just the answer that they’re looking for to obtain more beautiful pearly whites. The patented apparatus is true to its name and, in essence, just snaps on to your teeth to create a more beautiful smile. [...]
A tooth filling may be a necessity if there is any type of decay or damage in one or more teeth. When this occurs, the decayed or damaged portion of the tooth must be removed and the resulting space, or cavity, must be filled with a material that will seal the remaining tooth and provide [...]
An orthodontist is a dentist that specializes in treating patients with improper positioning and irregularities of the teeth. This is commonly performed by placing braces on misaligned teeth in order to coax the teeth into proper alignment. In addition to traditional metal braces, however, there are a number of other methods that today’s orthodontists use [...]
There are a number of reasons why a person might need to have one or more of their teeth extracted. Knowing what situations can result in a tooth extraction can better help you avoid facing the circumstances that result in this less-than-desired dental procedure. To start with, a tooth extraction is basically any type of procedure [...]
TMJ disorder is the more common term for the condition temporomandibular joint disorder. It is a relatively common condition due to the fact that the temporomandibular joint is one of the most frequently used joints throughout the entire body. In fact, it is estimated that over 10% of people in the U.S. suffer from the condition. [...]
A periodontist is a dentist that specializes in treating the gums, and the areas that surround the teeth, as well as the roots and underlying bone below. Good periodontic health is a crucial part of maintaining good oral health, since unhealthy gums can lead to serious dental problems such as tooth loss, and even more [...]
If you are self conscious about your chipped, stained or cracked teeth, you have an option that will give you reason to smile – veneers. Dental veneers are thin “covers” that are cosmetically bonded to the front of a tooth to hide imperfections. They are available in porcelain or composite resin materials, each having its [...]
If you are in need of having a tooth filled, either due to a cavity or another issue that has caused deterioration of a portion of your tooth, then you may be wondering if you should opt for a tooth colored filling, or if it’s just better to stick with traditional silver amalgam fillings. If [...]
Dentists offering laser dentistry in New York are seeing increasing number of patients every day. Why is this so? For one, people have been looking for ways of brightening their teeth that offer superior results over those that can be obtained through over-the-counter treatments, and advancements in laser technology have offered great results in the [...]
