Dental Dictionary
Porcelain Veneers
Often an alternative to crowns, dental veneers are very thin pieces of specially-shaped porcelain or plastic that are glued over the front of your teeth with little or no anesthesia needed. They are the cure for teeth that are severely discolored, chipped, have small holes or pits, are misshapen or crooked, or for the correction…
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What is anesthesia? The word ‘anesthesia’ means ‘loss of sensation’. Today, safe and effective methods of anesthesia allow surgery to be performed on millions of patients each year. You should know a few important things about anesthesia: most importantly, it stops you from feeling pain and other sensations during your treatment it can be given…
Read MorePorcelain Fixed Bridges
Crowns repair or restore single problem teeth. What if you have a few teeth that all need attention, or a missing tooth you would like to replace? A fixed bridge is a good option.
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Dental issues normally begin around age 30. As we age, many of us find ourselves with teeth that are no longer structurally sound. Root canals, lost fillings, decay below a filling, chipping and cracking of the enamel are all things that can lead to large scale defects in a tooth’s surface. When the entire surface…
Read MoreComposite Fillings
A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled. There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
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