PLAY VIDEO Sometimes after a crown is placed on a tooth, complications can come about if there is not an exact fit between the crown and prepared tooth it was placed over. Symptoms of an ill-fitting crown include looseness or mobility, tooth pain or sensitivity or irregular wear to the opposing teeth. Eventually dark lines
PLAY VIDEO Both a bridge and a dental implant are excellent options for replacing your missing tooth. In most cases, both will require multiple appointments to complete and careful consultation with your doctor to establish which is the right one for you. A bridge provides a replacement tooth by using teeth on either side of
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The dental health and oral care areas of general dentistry is improving tremendously with each passing day. The technological improvements in dentistry have opened up various ways by which people who have suffered dental loss or missed teeth for various reasons can now have artificial teeth which looks no different than their original teeth. Dental
Veneers are sheets that cover the ugly or rough surface of the wood panels to make it look pleasing. Similarly, dental veneers are very thin porcelain sheets that cover the frontal surface of the teeth to make them look beautiful and pleasant. Theses dental veneers are tooth coloured to make them blend with your natural
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PLAY VIDEO When repairing a cavity, an inlay can restore your tooth in a more durable manner than a traditional filling, while also mimicking a tooth’s natural shade. An inlay is typically made of ceramic, composite resin, or a combination of both. Your doctor uses a 3D (CAD/CAM) scanner to aid in designing the restoration. This
Dental aligners are a type of braces which are used to straighten the crooked or crowded teeth, by orthodontists. It is done by applying gentle pressure on the teeth to make them move in a planned direction in the mouth. Traditional braces have been in use for decades with brackets and wires to apply the
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PLAY VIDEO A chipped tooth is defined by a tooth breaking above the gumline and a portion of the outer enamel layer completely separating. This often occurs as the result of trauma or impact to the face and mouth. Small fractures or “chips” involving only the tooth enamel are the least severe and pose the
PLAY VIDEO A cantilever bridge can be an excellent choice for replacing a missing tooth. Unlike a traditional bridge, which relies on teeth on both sides of the gap for support, a cantilever bridge uses a tooth on only one side of the restoration. This type of bridge is typically made of ceramic or composite
PLAY VIDEO Taking proper care of your implant supported bridge is important in maintaining good oral health and ensuring the longevity of your restoration and the implants supporting it. Just like your natural teeth, your bridge requires proper daily cleaning to maintain optimal health. Caring for your bridge can be challenging because of the need
PLAY VIDEO When your tooth’s structure has been compromised by decay, your doctor may choose to use a filling or an inlay to repair it. There are some differences between these two solutions that you will want to discuss with your doctor. Fillings When repairing a small area of decay, a filling is a great
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