Endodontics is the technical term, which is used when discussing what many people refer to as a root canal. The basic principle behind a root canal is the removal of the pulp or “guts” of a tooth. There are several reasons for this procedure. One of the most common is due to decay. The breakdown [...]
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DENTURES
A denture is an appliance or prosthesis used to replace one or in most cases all a patients missing teeth. Suction is the basic principle behind the grip or grabbing power behind the retention of a denture. The better the suction, the better the fit. Partial denture is a term used when a patient is [...]
Dental Crowns
Most people have or will eventually hear the words ”you need a crown for this broken tooth “while visiting their dentist. This may seem to be bad news at first because the procedure is usually more time consuming than a routine filling and also may require a second visit to deliver the crown. Another major [...]
