The introduction of “amalgam” fillings, or silver fillings, was a boon to dental health. Now disease and decay could be removed and replaced, extending the life of the tooth and ensuring that patients could keep their teeth longer. It was a win-win situation.
Like all sciences, dentistry adds newer and better materials as they become available. [...]
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Mercury Free Dentist
August 31, 2009 – 9:57 am
Great Dentists
August 30, 2009 – 9:54 am
Shakespeare has said that ‘some are born great, others achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.’ So what makes great dentists? Most great dentists achieve greatness through a combination of innate compassion and extraordinary skill – skill that is learned through extensive study and practice.
Despite the media attempts to vilify dentists, most are [...]
Dental onlays – the unsung hero
August 29, 2009 – 9:52 am
Have you ever heard of dental onlays? Most people haven’t. But they are a great tool for restoring teeth to normal function and natural beauty.
Here’s how it works. A tooth is broken or an old filling needs to be replaced, but most of the tooth structure is still sound. Its always best to keep what [...]
Smile Makeovers
August 28, 2009 – 9:52 am
From deep inside us a smile burst forth to share joy and happiness. Our friends and family laugh together and pose for pictures and make faces. For some, there is something that stands in the way. Their smile is broken. It doesn’t matter if they are the only ones who care or if they are [...]
Cosmetic Dentistry Teeth Enhancement
August 13, 2009 – 12:36 pm
A cosmetic dentistry teeth enhancement, or smile makeover, is the latest fashion statement. Your smile is the first thing people notice and keeping in natural yet bright and white is the desire of most people who are concerned about a youthful appearance.
Smile makeovers can encompass a variety of treatment options to help achieve this goal. [...]
Who is America’s Top Cosmetic Dentist?
August 12, 2009 – 12:34 pm
That is a tough question. After all, how to you measure ‘top’? Is it the cosmetic dentist who makes the most money? All that tells us is he or she is a good business person. Is it the one who does the most cosmetic dentistry? All that tells us is that they are good sales [...]
How to fix your teeth – cosmetic dentistry
August 11, 2009 – 12:31 pm
Cosmetic dentistry refers to an array of services that make teeth whiter, straighter and more esthetically pleasing. What is often overlooked in the understanding of cosmetic dentistry is how it plays a vital role in the health and function of the mouth.
The mouth is a complex system of muscle and bone that is designed not [...]
The Best Cosmetic Dentists Are Defined by Education
August 10, 2009 – 12:27 pm
It has been said that the only purpose of education is results producing action. In the study of cosmetic dentistry, this is profoundly true. Dental professionals are known for their love of pursuit of continuing education and the advances in the study of the mouth and the relationship to the entire body. As a result, [...]
Restorative Bridge Dentistry – a must for maintaining health
August 9, 2009 – 12:24 pm
Teeth are a living body part. We don’t often think of them that way, but its true. Blood flows in and out of the root and the enamel can even regenerate when the damage is only slight. While the world has historically seen teeth as ‘disposable’ they are really a part of a whole system. [...]
Where do you find affordable cosmetic dentistry?
August 8, 2009 – 12:20 pm
The answer is – everywhere! Cosmetic dentists are working with their patients and outside financing sources to ensure that the cosmetic dentistry you want is within your reach. While each cosmetic dentist office manages financing differently, there are now options available to receive the very best treatment affordably.
Many patients ask the dentist to take [...]