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Dental bonding is a great way to repair a minor chip or crack in one of your teeth. However, keep in mind that dental bonding is not as durable as your natural teeth or other prosthetic dentistry constructions. This means that, if you want your dental bonding to last, you will need to take a few steps to care for it.

Be Sure to Properly Clean Your Dental Bonding

When you have a tooth with dental bonding, you need to brush it just like you would normally brush. This means at least twice a day, you will need to carefully brush the area using a brush with a soft bristle.

Also, make sure that you are not neglecting your regular flossing habits. You should floss once every 24 hours. Most people choose to floss at night before going to bed, but the most important part is to make sure you are doing it consistently. This is especially important when you have dental bonding, as the bonding material will stain over time, and diligent cleaning will help slow this process.

Be Diligent About What You Consume

Everyone knows that they should not chew ice, but many people do it anyways. Likewise, when you have dental bonding in place, you need to be aware that it is not as durable as your natural teeth, so you must take care to avoid things that can damage your teeth.

In addition to not chewing ice, consider carefully whether you want to eat foods that are sticky or overly crunchy. Also, because your bonding will eventually stain, do your best to avoid foods and drinks that will speed the process. Avoid red wine, coffee, tea, and other similar drinks. Avoid using tobacco, as it will quickly stain your bonding.

If you have any questions about your bonding, or just about your dental health in general, give us a call. We’re here to help you!

If you are missing a number of teeth, the solution can be very simple, such as getting dentures or a bridge. But, if you are missing a single tooth, it may seem to you that your options are a little bit limited.

Fortunately, there are things you can do if you have a single missing tooth, and treating it is not nearly as complicated as you might think.

A Dental Implant May Do the Trick

If you are wondering what the best treatment is, a dental implant is the closest thing to your natural tooth that you can get. A dental implant is essentially a construction where a ceramic “tooth” is attached to a metal “root” that has been implanted in your jaw.

While getting a dental implant is probably the most costly option you are facing, it is also probably the highest-quality dental replacement you can get. Once it is finished, a dental implant looks, operates, and feels just like a natural tooth.

A Dental Bridge Could Be What You Need

If you feel that a dental implant is not the best option, you might want to think about a dental bridge. With a dental bridge, an artificial tooth is anchored to the two adjacent teeth. This creates the appearance of three teeth in a row—except the middle one is not an actual tooth.

An advantage of a dental bridge is that it is slightly more affordable than an implant. Also, because you will not have to have a metal rod grafted into your jawbone, a bridge can be installed in a shorter amount of time. Finally, although the bridge is a single construction with the two adjacent teeth, it looks and operates very much like a normal tooth.

Having a single missing tooth is not the end of the world. Spend some time researching one of the above options, and you’ll be pleased at what is available to you.

Teeth problems such as stains, discoloration, gaps, cracks, and chips are common issues that affect millions of people. However, despite being common, they have the ability to make you feel self-conscious and embarrassed when in social situations.

Fortunately, if you suffer from any of these imperfections, there is an effective solution in the form of dental bonding.

What is Dental Bonding?

Dental Bonding is a procedure that involves the application of a malleable substance to the surface of the teeth in order to fix various teeth problems. The malleable substance (the bonding) is made up of a composite resin material, and it has a color similar to that of natural teeth. It bonds with the enamel of the teeth and is indistinguishable from the teeth once the procedure is completed.

Teeth Problems that Dental Bonding Fixes

Dental bonding helps to fix various teeth problems, which include:

By fixing or “hiding” these imperfections, dental bonding gives you bright, attractive, and natural looking teeth that guarantee a bright white smile. As a result, you can enjoy interacting with people in social situations.

Get in Touch with Us for a Better Smile

Do you always feel the need to hide your teeth when smiling or laughing? You do not have to do that anymore. With dental bonding, you can get the smile you have always desired. Get in touch with us today for more information.

Dental crowns are a great way to fix cracked, or broken teeth. They are not always the cheapest option, but they are something that many people turn to. One of the problems with dental crowns is they are not a permanent solution.

Crowns can last for a few years or they can last for decades. Most would prefer to get them to last as long as possible If that is what they want, they need to know how to make dental crowns last.

Good Habits Work

When it comes to making dental crowns last, many of the tips are the same as for making your real teeth last. It is important to keep up good dental hygiene habits. This means brushing the teeth and crowns twice a day with a soft toothbrush. It means flossing every day to remove the debris that gets in between the teeth and gums.

The health of all the teeth and gums will impact the crowns. Making sure that you take care of overall dental hygiene can help make crowns last longer. That also means regular visits to see our dental professionals for regular cleaning and checkups.

The Crowns Matter

While practicing good oral hygiene matters, the types of crowns also make a difference. A crown can last from 5 years to 20 years, depending on the type of crown and the care the teeth receive. Crowns made of metal will last longer, but they are best suited for the back teeth because of the appearance of the metal. Porcelain crowns look better, but they are also more likely to break or chip.

The work of the dental professional putting the crowns in place plays a role in how long they last.
Crowns serve a very useful purpose for many people. They do not come cheap. To get the most out of the crowns it is important to know how to take care of them, so they last as long as possible.

For more information about crowns, how to care for them and the options you have, contact our dental professionals at our office.

It is always advisable to have your missing tooth or teeth replaced, to avoid the adverse effects it can have on your oral and overall health.

If you have had teeth removed you’ll need to have them replaced to prevent loss of the jawbone and shifting of the remaining teeth. Missing teeth can also make speech difficult and chewing very uncomfortable.

Our dentists can recommend solutions to fill that gap and restore your oral health. However, when you are missing multiple teeth and there have no connecting teeth for support, you have several options,

Removable Partial Dentures

A removable partial denture is a device that is carved out from a mold. It can be used to replace multiple teeth in the upper or lower jaw. It can also act as a temporary or permanent solution for filling the gaps.

They are the best option when there are no healthy anchor teeth needed for bridges. One of the advantages of these devices is that they can be removed when they need to be cleaned. They are also the most affordable options when you have no connecting teeth compared to other options such as implants.

Attachment Dentures

Attachment dentures are fitted by first placing implants at specific points on the jaw. The dentures are then placed onto the implants. This makes chewing and speech easier than if no implants were used since it provides stability. However, you may need to have them checked from time to time, to ensure that they are stable enough for chewing.

Another related option is to have individual implants replace all of the missing teeth. The advantage of this is that the implants feel and look more natural than partial or full dentures. However, you can only have this option if you have healthy jaws and gums. Each of the implants will also require individual support at its root, making this option relatively more invasive.

Call us today, if you have any questions about replacement options for missing teeth.

After teeth are extracted your gums and jawbone will experience trauma and you will need time to heal. The period needed to recover from tooth extraction can take between a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the extent of trauma caused by tooth loss.

During this time, you will have to wait for your gums to heal before you can get either full or partial dentures. However, many people feel uncomfortable staying that long without teeth. It can affect your lifestyle and self-esteem. So what options do you have?

Immediate Dentures

Immediate dentures are a solution for people who cannot go for weeks without teeth or dentures. This may be due to social or professional reasons. These devices are fitted within hours after your teeth are extracted. The process typically begins weeks before the teeth in question are extracted. A mold is made to create an impression of your existing teeth.

The mold is taken to the lab and the immediate dentures are made from it. When you eventually go for the extraction procedure, the immediate dentures will be ready to fill the gap left by the teeth that have just been extracted.

Pros and Cons of Immediate Dentures

Immediate dentures have one important advantage; they facilitate the healing process so that the gums will eventually fit into the dentures. This provides extra comfort and reduces the risk of complications caused by ill-fitting dental devices.

Placing the device immediately after extraction prevents the cheek and tongue from adopting to missing teeth, which you would otherwise have to adjust to when you get full or partial dentures.

One of the disadvantages of this option is that is it significantly more expensive than conventional dentures. It may also not be suitable for some people, especially people with certain health conditions. If you have any questions regarding immediate dentures, call our friendly helpdesk today for more information.