Porcelain veneers are an investment in your smile and non-reversible. It is important to answer any questions you may have prior to placing veneers. Listed below are a few frequently asked questions about veneers. Do veneers look natural? Yes. If your dentist can show you a great portfolio of veneers that they’ve worked on, takes […]
Learn how to care for teeth with braces. Braces can help create the perfect straight smile you’ve always dreamed of, but not without a bit of maintenance. Though an orthodontist will help you care for your braces, it’s important to go for regular dental checkups with your dentist. Make sure you keep your teeth healthy
Porcelain veneers are thin coverings made of porcelain or resin composite that are used to give a complete smile makeover that looks completely natural. View the pros and cons of porcelain veneers below. Cons Permanency You may not be a candidate if you have poor tooth health Teeth may be sensitive at first Can be pricy (we
The market for teeth whitening is huge and it comes as no surprise. White teeth are seen as beautiful, healthy, and youthful. It’s hard to escape the barrage of white teeth, as our media is filled with images of perfect teeth whether it’s in advertisements and commercials, movies, or even the nightly news. One thing
Imagine losing your front teeth. It would change how you breathe, eat, smile. You would have to endure several time consuming and costly dental procedures to fix it. This is why it is critical you wear a custom fit mouth guard when participating in contact sports. There are many reasons a custom fit mouth guard
Women who are postmenopausal with osteoporosis are at a greater risk of losing their teeth. Tooth loss can be both painful and embarrassing and have an impact on quality of life. A recent study conducted by researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine sought to find which treatment for tooth loss “provides
What Are Porcelain Veneers? One of the fastest-growing cosmetic dental procedures is porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers (also called dental veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are custom-made, wafer-thin, medical-grade ceramic shells that attach to the front of your teeth. They give an immediate appearance change in the form of a fabulous, perfect smile. The material and
Our appearance is important because how we look is how we present ourselves to the world. There is only so much we can do to change it with makeup and a new haircut. One easy way to improve your look and feel great is teeth whitening. A brilliant, confident, pearly smile is irresistible. Read on
Dental implants are a revolutionary solution for individuals with missing teeth, providing a permanent and natural-looking replacement. At Wilhite Plano Dentist, Dr. David Wilhite offers expert dental implant services designed to restore both the functionality and aesthetics of your smile. Whether you’ve lost a tooth due to trauma, decay, or gum disease, dental implants are
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Scientists have been researching techniques for growing new teeth using a patient’s stem cells which could replace the use of dental implants. An exhibit concerning the use of adult stem cells to grow new teeth is on display at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition which was opened to the public on July 1, 2014.
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There are many reasons that an adult may lose a tooth such as gum disease, fracture, or decay and when this does happen, the best option for replacing a single tooth or multiple teeth is with dental implants. Before dental implants became widely used, patients who lost teeth had very few options that each had
The process behind dental implants will soon change with the introduction of intraoral welding technology. This technology incorporates a titanium framework welded together in the mouth that can be immediately fitted with a prosthesis for improved placement of dental implants. The first successful procedure using this method in the U.K. was recently performed by Dr.
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