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Plan Ahead For Best Results If you require that a cosmetic dental crown be placed, it is a good idea to evaluate how you feel about the color of your existing teeth before the process is initiated. If you like the color of your teeth, the dentist will then find a...
February 16, 2013 When many people think of a dentist, one of the first associations they make has to do with filling cavities. While this has traditionally been one thing dentists are known for, it is far from the complete picture. Nevertheless, tooth decay is one of...
Is it possible to have a cavity and not know it? Consider this article a public service announcement. I really dislike it when patients lose their teeth unnecessarily. My practice philosophy is that if a person has a dental problem, the goal is to handle that...
Should you or shouldn't you? Not long ago, I heard something from a patient that really surprised me. Now, that in itself is significant, because after practicing dentistry in Philadelphia for over 20 years, I thought I had just about heard it all. This patient, who...
While I believe you can find many useful tips on this site to help you improve your dental health, if there were only ONE thing I might impart to you that may help you achieve a more desirable oral condition – it would be to gain an understanding of the role your diet...
Strong, beautiful, and discreet. Chances are that you have met someone with a dental implant and didn’t even know it. Completely natural looking, they have saved countless beautiful smiles. Dental implants are on the leading edge of technology and use special...
Cosmetic dentistry isn't always just about good looks. Many of these treatments can improve various oral problems, such as correcting your bite. They are also not necessarily restricted to the teeth. Some people encounter problems with gum pigmentation or uneven...
Many of my patients have seen me use a dental instrument called a Diagnodent in the office. It is one of the latest diagnostic tools in dentistry. No more poking and prodding. No additional radiation. No waiting until the film develops. A laser now detects cavities....
January 15, 2013 From time to time we may mention a dental product designed to address a particular dental condition. We also realize it isn't always easy to keep track of all those products. For that reason we have compiled a list of various items we may have...
theyIll-fitting dentures have about four dentist-related remedies and two patient-related ones. Let's look at the latter category first: When patients experience loose dentures, they typically try an adhesive to stabilize them. The use of adhesives for well-fitting...
Do you put on a seat belt when you drive? If so, why? My guess is that it is either because you are compelled to do so by law, or (if you live in the U.S.) you believe the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), who claim that seat belts save about...
In an ideal world we wouldn’t get cavities, have gum problems, or ever lose a tooth. Perhaps, the world might not be ideal, even then, but at least we wouldn’t have those problems. Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that many people do lose their teeth – either to...