Permanent teeth

Endosseous dental implants have become a dependable and predictable method of replacing missing teeth to enhance patients’ quality of life. Clinicians are striving to further improve the patient implant treatment journey through minimizing the peri- and postsurgical discomfort, maximizing aesthetics, and improving the long-term success of the implants. Flapless implant surgery appears to be one way this can be aided.(reference) The flapless technique uses rotary burs or a tissue punch to gain…

An orthodontist is the best professional capable of improving the appearance of your teeth and their function. This specialist corrects any anomalies in the arrangement of your teeth by straightening and moving them using different types of appliances. Here are two types of appliances commonly used in orthodontic treatment: 1. Elastics (Rubber Bands) According to the Australian Society of Orthodontists, rubber bands may be a necessary extra attachment to braces for providing the much-needed…

jawbone underneath your gum line. The post acts like a fake “root” for teeth—once these metal “roots” are in place, a dentist can mount fake replacement teeth or bridges on them. One major difference between dental implants and dentures is the fact that dental implants are far less likely to come loose in the way that a denture can. This is why many people prefer dental implants, since they don’t have to worry about their new teeth…

Individual Dental Plans : An Easy, Affordable Dental Alternative Individual dental plans offer affordable preventative and basic dental care for one low monthly price. These plans offer an alternative to confusing plans from employers or other organizations. You choose the plan and dentist, and pay the monthly fee (plus any deductible) and receive up to $1,000 or more of dental care, depending on the plan purchased. Individual Dental Plans: Dental Care is a Necessity, Not an Option Having…

saying goes, “the mouth is the window to the body” and when it comes to taking care of your teeth, this saying couldn’t be more true. We’ve discussed the benefits of good oral health on many an occasion, from confidence boosting to fantastic knock on effects such as career and relationships but what about your overall health? When you think of poor oral health, what springs to mind? Maybe yellow teeth? Missing teeth? Even bad breath? Now while these may be common cases for some people, the…

Achondroplasia is a non-lethal form of chondrodysplasia which means “without cartilage formation” (Chawla et al., 2012).8 Other rhizomelic dwarfing disorders such as hypochondroplasia and thanatophoric dysplasia are part of the differential diagnosis. However, in comparison with achondroplasia the changes in hypochondroplasia are milder and the changes in thanatophoric dysplasia are much more severe and always lethal (Trotter and Hall, 2005).9 Dental development can be delayed in…

Academy of Periodontology (AAP) still insist that the benefits of flossing far out way the cons. Why is Flossing Important? Plaque, a sticky film made up of mostly bacteria, continually accumulates on and in between your teeth, as well as around your gums. If left on your teeth too long, bacterial toxins begin to breakdown tooth enamel and cause inflammation of the gums. But, by regularly and thoroughly cleaning plaque…

oral cavity and jaws from having a pain. such as periodontal disease, teeth (gums), tooth decay and loss, and other diseases that affect the mouth and gums. Which may lead to some incurable diseases like cancer that affects the mouth and throat, and mouth sores, birth defects, such as cleft lip and cleft upper palate. One of the most Widespread Dental diseases is the Dental cavities (caries) which is a part of the infected teeth decay, which gradually develops into small or large holes.…

designed to slide on top of your real teeth and require very little surface preparation. Other procedures that change the appearance of a tooth can involve grinding down a good deal of the tooth’s surface. Veneers strengthen worn teeth. This is especially important for older dental patients whose teeth are worn down from use. In general, porcelain veneers can also strengthen and protect the front of the teeth as well. Veneers whiten and brighten teeth. Porcelain is translucent and mimics…

the two teeth that are in front of the gap or missing tooth. Instead of filing down the teeth on either side of your gap, your dentist will file down the tooth right next to your gap, as well as the tooth next to the one that they just filed down. After they file down both of those teeth, they will create two crowns that will be right next to each other. From there, they will fuse the replacement tooth to the two crowns that are abutting one another. Your dentist has to use two teeth in…