Dental implants are a common dental treatment for replacing one or more lost teeth. Getting an implant is often a step-by-step procedure that takes place over a course of several months. The procedure includes getting a bone graft, having the implant put in, putting on a temporary tooth, and then getting a permanent crown. Here are more things to know before you get dental implants. You’re Probably Not Too Old For Implants…
Read More »The teenage years are a time of great changes. Your teen becomes more independent, develops a greater sense of their own identity, and quite possibly becomes a bit self-conscious about their appearance. This last point can mean that your teen might not be thrilled when they learn that they need braces. Yes, metal dental braces are a bit obvious, and it’s not like they’ll go unnoticed. But modern orthodontics has a few tricks up its sleeve for teens who really don’t want to have to wear braces.…
Read More »Teeth are living tissue that requires a constant supply of blood and nutrients in order to maintain themselves. The pulp inside of a tooth contains numerous tiny blood vessels that provide the tooth with its blood supply. If the pulp is destroyed by injury or a severe tooth infection, the supply of blood will be interrupted and the tooth will die. You can often tell a tooth is dying because it becomes discolored — the enamel above the pulp is slightly transparent, so the dying pulp will show through.…
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