Contouring gums is a worthwhile investment for people who want to improve the look of their smile. For health and cosmetic reasons, gum contouring can enhance your oral health. It also reshapes your gumline to bring symmetry to your appearance. What are the benefits of gum contouring? Gum contouring offers numerous health advantages if you […]
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Teeth whitening produces the immediate benefits of a brighter smile. Read on for ten more reasons to consider getting your teeth professionally whitened. Teeth whitening is for (almost) everyone: The biggest benefit to teeth whitening is that it removes stains from your teeth. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, teeth whitening improves the brightness of most
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Getting a composite filling involves a simple, and usually quick dental procedure. If you have ever had a cavity, there are several types of material that dentists use for fillings, including composite. In recent years, composite fillings have become preferable to amalgam, gold and silver. Why do people need fillings? Dentists use fillings primarily to
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Porcelain veneers are the most widely requested type of veneer in cosmetic dentistry for a few reasons.
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You may have heard about crown lengthening as an emerging trend in dentistry. Crown lengthening is a procedure performed by dentists and periodontists to increase your tooth surface. This is done by recontouring gum tissue to expose more of your tooth. Thereby it lengthens how much tooth is visible. Reasons for crown lengthening Crown lengthening
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You may have heard the terms “inlays” and “onlays” from your dentist and wondered what they mean. Simply stated, they are a dental care treatment to repair cavities, tooth decay, wear from bite force, tooth trauma, and small fractures. Inlays and onlays are similar to filings and crowns, but differ in the following ways: Fillings
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Crowns are a common dental treatment, but the cost of crowns can vary Once it is determined you need a crown, Dr. Frahm explains your options. Ultimately, the cost of your crown depends on the materials it’s made of. Read: Why do you need a dental crown? What are dental crowns made of? Permanent dental
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Diet and lifestyle can impact the effectiveness of teeth whitening treatments. Luminous white teeth are highly sought after. You may wonder why your teeth aren’t as white as they used to be. Even teeth that are naturally white and brilliant can lose their luster over time. In this post, we seek to answer two questions:
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Dental implants and crowns work together to restore chewing function and smile appearance. Dental implants topped by dental crowns are a smart solution to replace lost or missing teeth. Dental implants are one of the most popular options for tooth replacement in the United States. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons,
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Gum contouring, or gingivectomy, improves the look of your gums, your teeth, and your smile. It’s used to reshape your gums as either a cosmetic procedure or for health reasons. Why you should consider gum contouring There are a few reasons people opt to have gums cosmetically contoured: Gum tissue covers too much of your
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