Archive for the ‘Tooth Replacement’ Category

Do You Have Old Failing Restorations in Your Mouth?

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Dental fillings and dental restorations often come tagged along with a lot of restrictions. If you had an accident where you lost a tooth and got a new artificial tooth installed then you’ll have to take extra care of the tooth because it is not held as strongly as your natural tooth. In case you chipped a tooth and got a tooth cap installed to hide the imperfection you’ll have to ensure that you do not eat anything that is very hard to chew upon.

Similarly, if you had veneers or Lumineers placed to hide your teeth’s imperfections then also you would have to take greater care of your teeth otherwise they can chip and fall.

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Artificial Tooth Replacement

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Today dentistry has made so much of progress that even a nonagenarian can dream of having full set of teeth. It is possible today to replace missing teeth with fixed or removable artificial teeth. These artificial teeth can be can as per you aesthetic, personal and functional needs.

Artificial tooth replacements are done by inserting a metal screw better known as Titanium. These screws are placed inside the tooth bone. When the bone later on anchors the metal screw, artificial tooth is fixed over the screw. This kind of replacement is very similar to the original teeth, in terms of its function, esthetics and structure. The person who lost his teeth is able to eat everything and smile confidently; as the teeth appear natural the facial contours are preserved.

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Smile Makeover – Fresno Madera County

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Though perfect teeth can provide you with a beautiful smile, most people have little imperfections which are a common scenario. And it is often delightful to know that there are certain surgical options that help in rectifying your problems which often are a reason of your low confidence levels.

Smile Makeover process uses methods of Cosmetic dentistry in treating and restoring various teeth related problems such as teeth having cracks or fractures, chipped off teeth or misshapen teeth. Various methods of cosmetic dentistry are useful in proper restructuring of the teeth while also addressing the missing teeth issue which occur due to a number of reasons. But all this is possible once you find a professional who has the experience to provide you with the desired results.

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