Tooth sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity can affect everyone and can prevent you from enjoying a cold drink, or an ice cream cone on a hot summer day. Recession of the gums is one of the main causes of tooth sensitivity. If you have sensitive teeth, discover how you can reduce sensitivity caused by receding gums. Read more…
Immediate dental implants
Immediate placement of dental implants can reduce treatment time of replacing a tooth. Learn if you are a candidate for an immediate dental implant. Learn more…
Teeth whitening options
Whiter teeth can improve your self-confidence. There are many different ways of whitening your teeth and many different products on the market. Learn about different options for getting a brighter smile. Learn more…
Overcoming dental anxiety
Dental anxiety can be detrimental to your oral health. Patients will stay away from the dentist’s office for years because of a trauma experienced in the past. Learn how to cope with anxiety during your next dental visit. Learn more…
Cost of dental implants
Initially, the cost of placing and restoring a dental implant or implants can be substantially higher than conventional treatment options. Dental implants are more cost effective when we compare costs over a lifetime because they usually will last considerably longer as compared to other dental restorations. Learn more…
Reasons for bad breath
Bad breath or halitosis is commonly experienced by everyone. There are may different causes some of which can be controlled. Learn about common causes of bed breath and potential treatment options. Learn more…
The Science of Dentistry
Dentistry is a healthcare field that specializes in health and pathology of the oral cavity. Potential treatment options in the dental field can be complex and difficult to understand. Our website offers patient educational information, which includes explanation of common dental procedures, simplified to improve patient understanding. Being well informed will help patients understand the rational for, as well as the consequences of not performing any treatment, the time frame required and the potential cost of performing the recommended dental work. This will allow patients to make an informed decision about their oral healthcare needs.
Common instruments used during dental treatment
Dentistry is the profession or science dealing with the prevention and treatment of diseases and malformationsof the teeth, gums, and oral cavity. The practice of dentistry involves the removal, correction, and replacementof decayed, damaged or lost parts. This includes procedures such as filling, and crowning of teeth, straighteningof teeth, and the fabrication of artificial dentures.
Pierre Fauchard was a French physician, credited as being the “father of modern dentistry.” He is known for writing the first complete scientific description of dentistry, Le Chirurgien Dentiste (“The Surgeon Dentist”), which was published in 1728.
Even though dentistry as a discipline has progressed enormously in the last hundred years the core principles have stayed the same. Eliminating pain and restoring patients back to function so that they are able to chew a wide variety of foods, and improving the patient’s cosmetic appearance are still the basis for any dental practice. Our website was set up as an educational tool for the public with simple, easy to understand information about dental related topics. Dental lingo can be confusing, we try to make it simple. We explain and simplify common conditions and procedures performed in dentistry to enable anyone to make an informed decision related to their treatment.
Dental Implant Overview
Dental implants are one of the most popular ways of replacing a missing teeth in dentistry today. Why are implants so popular? An implant allows us to replace a missing tooth with something that mimics the original tooth. The implant itself is a fixture that replaces the root of a tooth. Placement of the implant in the jaw bone provides support for an artificial tooth crown, bridge, or a denture. Implants are fabricated out of either titanium or zirconium. Metal implants are made out of titanium alloy that is surface coated with bone like material called hydroxyapetite. Zirconium on the other hand are made out of a very strong ceramic material that is compatible with living tissue. The size and length of an implant which will be placed vary upon the placement location and the amount of bone that is present in the recipient site. Implants are placed within the jawbone with great precision to allow for full integration and ideal restoration. Unlike natural teeth, which are held in place by periodontal ligament fibers, implants have a highly biocompatible surface that enables bone to completely fill in around the implant and provide long-term stability. When fully integrated with surrounding bone, the implants become part of the jaw bone and are able to withstand standard biting forces. The titanium or ceramic implant provides support for the final restoration, which can be a dental crown, bridge or denture. After the implant is restored it is not possible to distinguish between an implant supported and tooth supported restoration. Thanks to advances made in dental ceramic restorations, implant crowns look like natural teeth. Many of the implants placed today are metal based. Ceramic implants are fairly new on the market and are gaining in popularity. In the next two to three decades I see dentists going away from titanium and transitioning to zirconia implants mainly because there is less chance for post-operative complications. Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to titanium alloy, although not very common, can be experienced by some patients. Currently there are no known allergies to zirconia.
Why choose dental Implants
If you have a missing tooth, or are missing all your teeth, your dentist has probably spoken to you about dental implants. Replacing a tooth or multiple teeth can be a costly procedure. Are dental implants a better option as compared to other restoration options? Learn the basics about dental implants and compare implants to other treatment options. Learn more…
How to find the right dentist
Out of all the choices of dentists out there, how do you choose the one that is right for you? Learn about different ways and available resources that may help you with your search for a new dentist. Find the right dental professional for you. How to find the right dentist.
Dental emergencies
Dental emergencies are very common. Knowing how to deal with an emergency can be the difference between keeping a tooth or losing it. Learn how to deal with the most common emergencies.
Common dental treatment
Dental treatment can be difficult to understand. We try to simplify it.
Gum disease explained
Gum disease can be detrimental to your teeth and your overall health. Learn how to slow down or even stop the disease.
FAQ about dental implants
Most frequently asked questions about dental implants. If you have more specific questions please post them in our forum.