Archive for 'healthy teeth'
minimum preparation veneers
March 23rd, 2010. Published under Dental Veneers, cosmetic dentistry, healthy teeth. No Comments.
This patient had some cosmetic bonding which had broken away. She knew that she wanted a brighter, wider smile..but wanted a natural look. We were able to achieve beautiful results with 10 Durathin veneers. These are very minimal preparation. (.03 millimeters!) Note the second photo…These are the prepared teeth before the veneers are bonded in place. Hardly noticeable that any tooth structure has been removed!
wear on front teeth
March 10th, 2010. Published under Dental Veneers, cosmetic dentistry, dental pain, healthy teeth. No Comments.
Wear on front teeth is a common problem that is seen every day in dental offices. As you can see from the photo’s, this can range from moderate to quite severe. The patient in the first photo has wear on her lower front teeth which was caused by veneers on her upper front teeth that were too bulkey. As the teeth wear down, the bite or occlusion becomes more and more closed, which leads to more wear and shorter teeth. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that the layer below the enamel wears 7 times faster than the enamel…which is the hardest substance in the body. If left untreated, the problem becomes more severe and significantly costly to correct. (as in the second photo).
Safe Amalgam Removal | Silver Fillings Removal
March 5th, 2010. Published under healthy teeth. No Comments.
Mercury Safe Dentistry
Dr. Saylor is convinced that mercury is very toxic and it does not belong in your mouth. There are better materials and it no longer has a place in dentistry. Your silver fillings are 50% mercury and this is released when chewing and when brushing. Any stimulation that heats amalgam (silver filling) releases mercury vapor. It doesn’t take much exposure to mercury to be harmful. You can’t see, smell or taste this vapor.
We are not only a mercury-free dental office (i.e. we don’t use mercury fillings) , but we are committed to removing the mercury fillings you DO have in a way that is safe to both you and the environment.
Smoking and Your Teeth
February 10th, 2010. Published under Smoking and gum disease, gum disease, healthy teeth, tooth decay. No Comments.
Smokers are 6 times more likely to have gum disease. Gums loosen and recede from teeth allowing teeth to fall out.
Smoking causes bad breath, stained teeth and tongue, and tooth decay.
Cigarette smoking can cause oral and other cancers and ultimately lead to death.