Exploring Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Repairing Or Preventing Jaw Misalignment And Pain Due To Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

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If your child has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), or if you had it as a child, you should know that the disease often affects the jaw. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is one of the less severe forms of arthritis, as most children grow out of it. But it can still have devastating effects during the years that children suffer from it. If you or your child have experienced JRA, braces may be able to help mitigate the effects of the disease. Read More»

What To Know About Getting A Porcelain Crown For Your Front Tooth

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If you have a large cavity in your tooth, the dentist may not be able to put in a filling. There has to be enough healthy tooth left after the decay is removed to hold onto the filling. If a filling won’t work, your dentist will probably recommend getting a crown. A crown fits over your tooth like a cap. When you need a crown on a front tooth, the porcelain variety is usually the best choice because it looks natural. Read More»

4 Things Chemotherapy Patients Need To Know About Sialorrhea

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Sialorrhea, also known as hypersalivation, is a possible complication of chemotherapy. Here are four things chemotherapy patients need to know about sialorrhea. What are the signs of sialorrhea? If you develop sialorrhea, you’ll feel like you have too much saliva inside your mouth. You may have trouble swallowing this excess saliva, which leads to drooling. If you notice these symptoms, make sure to mention them to your oncologist. Your oncologist may refer you to a dentist for help managing your symptoms so that your chemotherapy treatment can continue. Read More»

Can Teeth Heal Themselves Over Time?

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When it comes to teeth, many dental patients assume that all damage is permanent and only fixable through extensive dentistry. Teeth are mostly composed of minerals, meaning they lack the living cells that are necessary to replenish lost tissue, but they are not totally helpless. Your body has evolved several different methods to ensure your teeth can repair themselves from normal erosion, but not everything is reversible. Below are four common forms of dental damage, as well as their likelihood of making a natural recovery. Read More»

3 Surprising Benefits Of Contouring Your Teeth

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If you have healthy teeth and gums, but are annoyed by a slightly crooked tooth or the different sizes of adjacent teeth, you may be an ideal candidate for dental contouring. Since the entire process frequently occurs in just one session, it is a reasonably priced procedure that can dramatically improve your smile. However, there are numerous benefits of dental contouring, which is also known as dental reshaping, that extend beyond just improving your smile quickly and it will be helpful to learn what they are. Read More»