This is how you can get a beautiful smile quickly. Veneers
or Laminates are a thin shell of porcelain
or
resin that is bonded to the surface of the teeth to change their
shape, shade and position to improve the cosmetics of your
teeth and smile and/or replace and restore the lost tooth
structure where it is indicated
Your dentist will do a complete
examination of your teeth and will
determine if veneers are indicated for
you. Usually with veneers it is possible
to improve the esthetics of your teeth
and smile dramatically.
Veneers can improve the shape of
your teeth, make your teeth as white as
you want and give you the smile you have
always wanted. Veneers are bonded to
your tooth structure, which gives them
strength.
Also because they are very thin,
they are considered one of the most
conservative cosmetic treatments
available. Most of the times very little
or no tooth structure is removed before
placing veneers. Ask your dentist how
veneers can improve your smile.
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Every tooth consists of three different layers. From the
outside, first there is Enamel (the outer layer of the teeth
which is the hardest part of the body).
The second layer is Dentin (the inside hard layer) and then we
have the Pulp (which is an empty space where the live tissue and
nerve of each tooth is located)
If for any reason the pulp space
is exposed to the outside, the tissue
becomes contaminated and eventually
infected. The exposure of pulp happens
in many circumstances for example when
you have a large cavity, or a fractured
tooth. Your dentist can explain the
exact reason for damage to this tissue.
Regardless of the reason for this
contamination or damage to pulp tissue,
the treatment is usually Root canal
treatment.
Root canal treatment is the
process of going inside the pulp space
and removing the infected and dead
tissue. Then the space is disinfected
and sealed with special materials.
Now-a-days, root canal treatments
are performed with advanced techniques
and material and are more comfortable
and faster. After root canal treatment
is done your restorative dentist will
usually place a
crown
on you tooth to protect it against
fracture.
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When a root canal treatment fails, the
first course of action that is usually taken is trying to re-do
the root canal treatment. It is usually done by an Endodontist
(root canal specialist) or an experienced general dentist
The process is very similar to
Root canal Treatment, the
difference is that besides taking any
remaining infected tissue out, the
doctor has to take old filling material,
any posts and crowns or any other
obstacle in the pulp space out to be
able to successfully disinfect and seal
the area of the root canal.
After the root canal treatment is done
your restorative dentist will place a
crown to protect the tooth against
fractures.
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Inlays or onlays are lab made restorations
that are placed on teeth when the cavity or lost tooth
structure
is too large to be restored by a simple filling. The process of
making an Inlay is very similar to a crown. After the tooth is
prepared it is cemented or bonded to the tooth
There are different materials that
inlays are made of, gold, porcelain and
composite resins are among them.
Porcelain and composite inlays and
onlays are cosmetic alternatives to
fillings and are very strong compared to
regular white fillings. Gold inlays and
onlays are also good alternatives but
their appearance has made them less
popular.
Your dentist will explain to you when an
inlay or onlay is a good treatment
option for you. In general, inlays and
onlays can replace most of back teeth
fillings and provide a better
alternative to
conventional
filling. At the same time they are more
conservative than crowns.
As far as the cost is concerned, because
the process of making an inlay or onlay
is similar to a crown, its cost is also
comparable. When long-term longevity of
inlays and onlays are considered,
though, they can end up costing less
than traditional fillings.
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TMJ is the joint that connects the
lower and upper jaw (skull). The terms
TMJ stands for Temporo-Mandibular Joint.
This is one the most complicated joints
of the whole body. One that allows
forward and backward moves as well as
rotations and side to side movements.
TMJ is often referred to as the
complications and problems with this
joint. Some of the most common symptoms
of TMJ problems are:
Some causes of the disease are
genetics, hormones, low-level
infections, auto-immune diseases,
trauma, and clenching or grinding of the
teeth.
Diagnosis of such conditions and
evaluation of causes are done by
dentists experienced in TMJ problems and
treatments. Some common treatments are
Night Guards, Bite Guards and Bite
Adjustments. Your dentist will be able
to guide you toward the best treatment
for you.
If you experience any TMJ problem
or symptoms please let us know. The
doctor will be happy to evaluate your
situation and offer the best treatment
possible.
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Sealants
are thin layers of resin that are placed on the pits and
fissures and grooves of (usually) molars to prevent decay on
these surfaces
Majority of decays on back teeth
starts on grooves and pits of chewing
surfaces, especially during the first
few years after their eruption. Sealing
these surfaces with composite resins
prevents these kinds of decay.
Sealants are one of the most
effective methods of preventing decays
on the surfaces where they are places.
Although it is still a possibility that
decay may happen on surfaces in between
the teeth, sealants significantly reduce
the overall chance of having cavities.
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There
are many different types of crowns, full porcelain, porcelain fused to metal,
full metal crowns... Your dentist will explain the advantage and disadvantage of
each kind for you.
The
impressions are sent to the lab. In the
lab a mold of the teeth is poured and
the work begins. 
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New technology of teeth whitening has enabled dentists to whiten
teeth without any change or damage to the tooth structure.
