Archive for 'healthy teeth'
so, do you think silver fillings cause cracked teeth?
May 22nd, 2009. Published under healthy teeth. No Comments.
This person had visible crack in the enamel on the outside cusp of this pre-molar which was sensitive to bite on. When the old silver filling was removed, the crack was visible under the old restoration. The amalgam acts as a wedge through the center of the tooth. Biting pressure over the years eventually cause small fractures which sometimes lead to larger fractures..These cracks and fissures make crowning the tooth necessary and sometimes the loss of the tooth altogether.
The importance of shade selection for crowns
May 22nd, 2009. Published under cosmetic dentistry, healthy teeth. No Comments.
We spend a lot of time and take several photo’s to get results like this. Note the (X) is a crown that was just cemented. Compare to the molar just behind it…No comparison. The new crown has more characterization and translucency …Just looks like a tooth!
Tongue Scraper
May 21st, 2009. Published under healthy teeth. No Comments.
Although dentists have been talking to their patients about cleaning the “gunk” off their tongues for over 50 years, it is only recently that studies have been conducted to show the decrease in halitosis (bad breath), gum problems and tooth decay by scraping the tongue.
A toothbrush will work but is not as effective as some of the tongue scrapers that are available to be used at home. There are many different types of tongue scrapers available.
Tongue scraping is easy. Just 2 or 3 strokes are enough to remove the debris that gets trapped in between the taste buds on your tongue.
People with halitosis (bad breath) will benefit greatly from tongue scraping but it is also effective for smokers and anyone who enjoys pungent or foods with a strong odor. If someone has a fungal growth called “Brown Hairy Tongue” they will see a really big change.
What do you think of this before and after
May 21st, 2009. Published under cosmetic dentistry, healthy teeth. No Comments.
This patient had severe wear present on all of his teeth. While waiting for two areas in the back to be prepared for implants, we were able to restore all of his front teeth with all porcelain crowns, for an incredible result.