Why are my teeth so important?Your teeth vary in shape and size depending on their position within your mouth. These differences allow the teeth to do many different jobs. Teeth help us to chew and digest food. They help us to talk, and to pronounce different sounds clearly. Finally, teeth help to give our face its shape. A healthy smile can be a great asset and because this is so important, it makes sense to give your teeth the best care possible.
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Cosmetic
Bonding (White Filling)A bonding is a composite resin that is used as an alternative to amalgams and veneers. This is an excellent cosmetic option for those patients who do not want the look of silver in their mouths and do not want the expense of veneers. Bondings can be used on teeth that are decayed, cracked, or stained.
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Surgery
What are "wisdom teeth?""Wisdom teeth" are a type of molar. Molars are the chewing teeth found furthest in the back of the mouth. Most humans have first, second, and third molars.
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Prosthesis
What is a crown?Crowns are an ideal way to rebuild teeth which have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape and contour of a natural tooth. Crowns are sometimes also known as ‘caps’. An ‘Anterior Crown’ is a crown fitted to the front eight teeth.
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Preventive Dentistry
Dental hygiene, also known as oral hygiene, is the process by which preventative dental care is provided to avoid dental emergencies. At the core of dental hygiene is the in-home dental care regimen you perform. Your at-home regimen is supplemented with professional preventative dental care provided by dentists and licensed dental hygienists.
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Cosmetic
Cosmetic procedures; medical expertiseDentists of today are finding that expertise and more people who consult them are no longer really patients. They are individuals who desire perfectly aligned sparkling white teeth, and who may even ask for tooth jewellery. These cosmetic procedures have to be accomplished by professionals with professional products. Vivadent has developed the Skyce® system of tooth jewellery, which enables dentists to satisfy this cosmetic demand according to dental requirements.
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Surgery
My gums have become loose and larger than normal. What's wrong?Healthy gums, tight against the necks of the teeth, are an important part of a beautiful smile. But sometimes, a problem like this can develop. As the gums extend onto the front surface of the teeth, the natural balance between the length of the teeth and the height of the gums was lost. Your dentist will probably recommend a gingivectomy procedure to reduce your gums.
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Prosthesis
Why should I replace missing teeth?Your appearance is one reason. Another is that the gap left by a missing tooth can mean greater strain on the teeth at either side. A gap can also mean your ‘bite’ is affected, because the teeth next to the space can lean into the gap and alter the way the upper and lower teeth bite together. This can then lead to food getting packed into the gap, which causes both decay and gum disease.
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Cosmetic
There is an increasing focus on maintaining a youthful apperance.This is of course extend to our mouths because when we smile we show our teeth.In recent years More people have become concerned about having teeth that are straight and free of stains, chips or other obvious imperfections.As a result people often want their teeth to be perfectly uniform and dazzlingly white. Dental offices have responded to consumer demand,and offer many services such as porcelain laminates,bleaching,replacement of amalgam fillings with composite fillings.To complete your smile makeover your dentist will develop a comprehensive treatment plan customize for esthetic goals. This treatment plan may consist of many cosmetic and functionally restorative procedures,potentially including teeth whitening, bonding veneers,dental crowns,orthodontics,oral maxillofacial surgery and gummy smile reduction.
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Surgery
What is apical surgery?Although there are many surgical procedures that can be performed to save a tooth, apicoectomy or root-end resection is most commonly performed. Following examination of the patient's mouth, assessment of radiographs (x-rays), a discussion of the options available to the patient, and informed consent, apicoectomy is performed in a single session and involves the following steps:
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