A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to restore its size, shape, strength, and appearance. Dental crowns have been used as cosmetic dental procedures for centuries, and luckily they have improved a great deal. Dental crowns can be dated as far back as the Egyptians, who used are known…
Another new year is just around the corner. Before you know it, you will be toasting with friends and singing Auld Lang Syne once again. Is losing weight on your list of resolutions once again this year? If you resolved to lose weight last year and did not quite achieve your goal, or achieved it…
For most Americans, Thanksgiving represents a special time to gather with friends and family and to express thanks for our many blessings. A huge Thanksgiving feast of turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce and sweet potato casserole is also part of the Thanksgiving tradition for many families. This is the time when we set our tables with…
Mercury is a naturally occurring metal that can be mixed with other metals to make amalgam: a popular compound used to make dental fillings. However, Mercury is a know neurotoxin and exposure to Mercury at certain levels has been linked to a number of health problems. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is…
Dentures are an investment and have a large bearing on your ability to eat, speak and chew with confidence. And, just like regular teeth, dentures require proper care and attention to keep them functioning at a high level and to make them last a long as possible. So, how should you properly care for your…
You wake up in a sweat and your heart is racing. You run to the mirror and check to make sure you have all of your teeth. Does this sound familiar? If you have ever dreamed that your teeth are falling out, you are not alone. Missing teeth or teeth that are falling out is…
If you have excruciating pain in one of your teeth, you could be dealing with an abscessed tooth. An abscessed tooth is a painful condition that is caused by an infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth. The most common cause of an abscessed tooth is severe decay.…
Teeth can crack for a variety of reasons. Dental trauma, tooth decay, and biting down on something hard can all cause a tooth to crack. So what happens if you crack one of your teeth? What are the dental treatments that can be used to restore a cracked tooth? There are many. There are several…
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that can be used to restore or improve the appearance of a tooth. The procedure involves applying a tooth-colored resin material (made of durable plastic) and then hardening it with a special light to bond the material to the tooth. Dental bonding can be used for a variety…
Are you feeling self conscious about your smile due to missing teeth? Have missing teeth taken the joy out of mealtime for you? Missing teeth can cause you to feel self conscious about your smile and can also make it difficult to chew and speak correctly. But did you know that a missing tooth or…
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