Straight teeth are much more than a narcissist’s favorite asset. When an individual’s teeth are aligned correctly, a number of dental issues can be avoided. If you’ve noticed some shifting or moving of your teeth, it might be an indication of a bigger problem. Does it feel like your Teeth are Shifting? We would be […]
If you have ever visited the dentist and discovered you needed a filling, you were probably faced with a decision between amalgam fillings and composite fillings. Amalgam fillings are frequently called silver fillings. Cosmetic fillings use a composite resin that resembles the color of a healthy tooth. Cosmetic fillings are more and more popular, because […]
Chipping a tooth is an unpleasant experience to say the least. But some people would rather live with a chipped tooth than go to the dentist and have it fixed. After all, it just a cosmetic issue, right? Is it really a big deal to have a chip in your tooth? While you may not […]
Nothing is more unsettling and scary than biting into your food and spitting out a piece of your own tooth moments later. Whether our teeth chip to due to decay or excessive force, it’s always concerning. Especially as we work up the courage to look in the mirror. Fortunately, there are several methods of repairing […]
For more than 150 years, patients all over the world have been receiving amalgam (silver) fillings for their cavities. Even today, amalgam is commonly used. However, in recent years, certain concerns have been raised over the safety of amalgam. So, do the potential health risks of amalgam outweigh the benefits? If you’re one of the […]
In the not so distant past, metal fillings were the strongest and most common way to fix broken or decayed teeth. Although they can be fine for quite a while, silver fillings don’t last forever. Our teeth are strong and metal is durable, but they are not completely equal when it comes to resistance to […]
Otherwise known as tooth colored fillings, resin, bonding, plastic, composites or non-metal fillings, these beautiful alternatives to gold and metal are the most common type of dental procedure used to fix decay and broken teeth. You may have wondered what they are made of so here’s a quick explanation. Glass, Quartz or Porcelain This may […]