A dental implant is often a great solution for a missing or damaged tooth. Many patients prefer them to old-fashioned dentures or bridgework. Implants consist of a metal post that is embedded directly into the jaw bone, topped with an artificial crown that looks and feels like the original tooth. Drilling a hole into your...
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Your Tooth Broke in Half—Now What?
Broke a tooth in half? It’s time to see a dentist. How quickly that needs to happen, and what the dentist will do about it, depend on the type and severity of the break. Here are the things to know and steps to take, for everything from a tiny dental fracture to a clean, complete...
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
When a patient finds out they need a dental crown, they typically want to know if it will hurt, how much it will cost, and what it will look like. Another important thing to consider is how long dental crowns last. No one wants to go through the time and trouble of having to replace...
16 Young Celebrities with Veneers
We all know celebrities with smiles that make heads turn. But what some people do not realize is that many of those same celebrities have had help perfecting their stellar smiles. Getting a perfect set of pearly whites can be a great investment in one of the first things people notice about you. But for...
New Dental Technology: Detecting Cavities With Diode Lasers
For more than 100 years dental radiographs, more commonly called x-rays, have been the primary method for detecting cavities. But dentistry is evolving, with new technology appearing all the time. Now some dentists are adding diode lasers to the tools they use to diagnose tooth decay. Diode lasers have been common for cosmetic dental procedures...
Can You Get Dental X-Rays While Pregnant?
Dental x-rays are an important part of every dentist’s toolkit for detecting cavities and other issues in a patient’s mouth. While x-rays are considered very safe for most patients, what about for pregnant people? Pregnant women are often told a list of things to avoid during this important time to keep them and their baby...
How to Fill a Tooth Gap–and What You’ll Have to Pay for It
Some people don’t mind having a gap between teeth. In fact, some celebrities—Michael Strahan and Anna Paquin are two examples—are known for their distinctive tooth gap. But for those who do not see the space as charming or attractive, there are several different ways to fill it. Options for gap tooth fillings cost anywhere from...
Teeth Bonding: Before and After
Dental bonding is a restoration technique that can fix some common cosmetic issues and improve the appearance of a patient’s teeth. The materials used in teeth bonding are similar to those used for tooth-colored fillings. However, unlike fillings, dental bonding is not used to repair tooth decay: tooth bonding treatments fix imperfections on the surface...
What are Dental Veneers, and Are They Worth the Money?
For anyone who has ever wanted to hide their teeth, there is a way to permanently improve a smile. Dental veneers help conceal the imperfections or damage a natural tooth might have. They can cover chips, stains, gaps, and even some alignment problems. Dental veneers cost quite a bit, and getting them is moderately invasive....
What is a Composite Dental Filling?
When the dentist finds a cavity and recommends a filling, the patient will probably have some questions. What will the filling look like? How much will it cost? The answer to these questions depends on the type of material used in the filling, and for that there are a few options. Amalgam fillings, which are...