Bruxism is a dental term, which refers to the habit of grinding one’s teeth. This habit may manifest during times in the day or while one sleeps. The movement usually involves moving the central incisors and canines laterally against one another. It can involve clenching and grinding of the molars as well. At first this [...]
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WHY DO MY DENTURES HURT?
There are many reasons why a denture may hurt. One of the major factors is the loss of fit. The denture will move up and down on the tissues and cause irritations or sore spots. A person may have lost a lot of weight, which would cause the gums or tissue to shrink. Unfortunately, the [...]
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DENTAL IMPLANTS
Am I a candidate for dental implants? There are many factors that play a role to determine it a patient can have dental implants. The first concern is bone height and width. In order for a dentist to place an implant it must determined if there is sufficient bone. There are numerous sizes and shapes [...]
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WHY ARE MY TEETH SENSITIVE?
One of the most common problems facing patients as well as Dentists is the treatment of sensitive teeth. Many times patients will present issues of hot, cold, sweet or sour discomfort. As the population is aging and people are retaining their teeth much longer than before, these issues are becoming more prominent. One of the [...]
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ORTHODONTICS (Cont.)
Distal Jet Space Maintainer: A fixed appliance that moves upper teeth back to correct a Class II bite problem. It replaces the traditional headgear. An appliance may be unilateral (one sided) or bilateral (two sided). the appliance is cemented in place and then adjusted by the orthodontist at specific intervals. the springs on the appliance [...]
ORAL HYGIENE
Regular prophylaxis (dental cleaning) appointments are an essential part of a good dental care regimen. Dental x-rays are recommended to evaluate teeth for decay (cavities) and bone loss around teeth. It is recommended to have your teeth cleaned every 6 months minimally. In some cases more frequent dental cleanings are recommended. During a dental cleaning [...]
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DENTAL EMERGENCIES
A broken tooth is one of the most common dental emergencies. Depending on the pain involved relates to how serious of an emergency. Rinse it with warm water and floss it gently if there is food impacted. If you have a lot of pain take some ibuprofen or Tylenol and call your dentist. If the [...]
IMPLANTS
Within the last 15-20 years implants have become on of the most important and significant additions to the dental field. It has revolutionized the way dentists can replace missing teeth. Patients can now have fixed (i.e. permanent) teeth. Rather than dentures of partial dentures. Patients can now expect to have implant retained crowns and bridges. [...]
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Cosmetic dentistry is about improving the appearance of your smile. Imagine altering the appearance of a physical feature with regards to your teeth or gums. Commonly, by direct application, the color, shape and spacing of your teeth can be modified. Cosmetic dentistry can also enhance your smile through a periodontal procedure used to “sculpt” your [...]
