periodontics

A healthy body and smile go hand in hand

Louis Armstrong once sang ‘Smile and the whole world smiles with you’, and never a truer word was spoken. Smiling is a great reliever of stress, and a hugely important factor in our attractiveness to others. It’s a proven fact that smiling not only makes us feel better about ourselves, but also those around us […]

Get dental implants in a single appointment

‘Teeth in a day’ refers to the implant procedure that deals with placing immediate loading dental implants. In immediate loading implants, the crown is placed immediately after placing the implant. You can start chewing normally within a few hours. With traditional dental implants you must allow the implant to undergo a process called osseointegration which […]

Contour your smile

A great smile does wonders to enhance a personality, increase confidence and the way others perceive you. Ever wondered what exactly makes up a ‘perfect’ smile? An ideal smile is not just white teeth, but it is essentially harmony or ‘balance’ of the teeth and gums displayed, with an individual’s face. The size, shape and […]

What is root scaling and planing?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the health of the gums. Healthy gums are vital to maintaining healthy teeth. In fact, severe gum disease is one of the main causes of tooth loss. If you do develop gum disease, there are several types of treatment. One of these is planing and […]

Tips for Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist

When you decide on cosmetic dentistry, it’s important to work with a cosmetic dentist who’ll provide the results you want. Taking some time to get referrals and schedule consultations can help you ensure you’re comfortable with your dentist and will end up with cosmetic work you’re happy with. Narrowing Down Your List It’s easy enough […]

The purpose and procedure of a root canal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The term root canal actually refers to an area inside the tooth that houses the tooth pulp and the nerve that serves the tooth. When a tooth becomes seriously infected or severely decayed, clearing out this area of the tooth can be the best way to preserve it. Without the option of this root canal […]

Common Questions about Dentures

Dentures, or some form of them, are the oldest approach to tooth replacement. People have been creating replacement teeth for centuries, with each generation coming up with new and better ways to make them more realistic and more comfortable. Today’s dentures are very different from those available even just a few decades ago. If you […]

Dental Implants: Treatment of Tooth Loss

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tooth loss can occur due to a variety of reasons, even if you take very good care of your teeth. If you do lose a tooth, it’s important to consider all the options for tooth replacement. This includes dental implants, which are the best possible choice for permanent replacement of missing teeth. How Implants […]

How careful must I be with my new veneers?

Porcelain veneers are a great way to remake your smile without expensive dental work or crowns that require your teeth to be altered. Though lightweight and easy to apply, veneers can give you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted, transforming chipped, cracked, pitted, discolored, and even slightly misaligned teeth. If you are considering veneers, you […]