Removable dentures are a quick and practical solution to replace missing teeth. While not only the elderly can lose teeth, tooth loss is closely related to aging. When people reach old age, bones and tissues can weaken, causing teeth to loosen or fall out. The smile can be affected when teeth are missing in the […]
Chipped a tooth? Don’t beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of their teeth. The list is fairly long. Some chipped a tooth away from the limelight, such as Tom Cruise (a hockey puck to the face as […]
If you’ve decided to straighten your teeth, you’ve made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to use for bite correction. Not too long ago people had only one choice—traditional braces all the way. But that changed with the introduction of clear aligners, […]
Dorit Kemsley isn’t shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent about “mixing it up” with fellow castmates or their significant others. Recently, though, she confessed to something that left her less than confident: her smile. Kemsley has […]
You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it’s your first. That’s understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as an unpleasant experience. But as a routine dental procedure, root canal treatments have been responsible for saving millions of decayed teeth. And, with local anesthesia, the […]
