Dental Blog

Dental crown technology has advanced to the point that crowns can be applied to the teeth on the exact same day the patient goes to the dentist for his or her visit. Dental crowns also called “caps”, are helpful for a wide variety of dental issues. People have their teeth crowned to repair sections damaged by decay, to replace a lost tooth as a component of a dental implant system, to cover a cosmetically damaged tooth, restore a cracked/broken tooth and simply add more stability to a tooth weakened by root canal therapy.

Getting a dental crown can take a fortnight or longer, with at least two trips to the dentist, each requiring anesthesia. Now, there’s a much faster, streamlined option – you can have state-of-the-art same-day crown treatment in a couple of hours or less, typically with better results.

Throughout history, dentists and those intent on improving oral health have used a number of different filling materials for compromised teeth. From pure gold to silver, composite and even beeswax, plenty of materials have been used to fill teeth. Two fillings have emerged as the best: composite resin and silver amalgam, also known as metal fillings. Part of the appeal of the composite variety is it looks exactly like natural teeth. However, there are some benefits to metal fillings as well. Let's take a look at the differences between composite resin fillings and metal fillings to help patients select the type that is optimal for their unique mouth.

Dental implants have quickly emerged as one of the best tooth replacement solutions for a variety of reasons. These artificial teeth are optimal for those missing one or several teeth as well as those who have damaged/decayed teeth. However, plenty of patients are hesitant to have dental implants added as this tooth replacement solution is slightly more expensive than other options and requires a process known as osseointegration to occur across a period of about six months. However, dental implants have a wide variety of benefits as detailed below that more than justify the price and wait.

Finding the right dentist is more challenging than most people assume. Though possible, it is rare to find the perfect dentist right off the bat on your first try. This is a time to be picky to ensure you are provided with high-quality dental treatment in the years to come. Below, we shed light on the most important things to look for in a dentist.

Selecting a new dentist and a new dental practice is an important decision, as hopefully if you make the right choice, you will see your dentist for many years to come. When you choose a good dental practice, the dentist and staff will work hard at building a good relationship with you based on mutual trust and respect. It’s important that you like your dentist and feel comfortable talking with their team.

The average person has heard of Invisalign yet does not know what it really is and why it is rapidly growing in popularity across the globe. Invisalign is a comparably quick and easy means of straightening crooked teeth and remedying improperly spaced teeth. Let's take a quick look at the seemingly countless benefits of relying on Invisalign as opposed to braces and other dental technology for teeth-straightening.

The days of relying on conventional braces to correct crooked teeth are long gone. Teens are now shifting to Invisalign to remedy crooked teeth as well as gapped teeth. Invisalign aligners provide a number of benefits compared to traditional braces. Below, we flesh out these benefits in detail to show why Invisalign is the solution for just about every teenager’s crooked or improperly spaced teeth.

If you have teeth with cosmetic imperfections, you are not alone. Just about everyone has cosmetic flaws with their teeth. Dental veneers are available to conceal these imperfections and provide a uniform aesthetic. In fact, dental veneers can even close those pesky uneven spaces and gaps between teeth. Below, we take a closer look at the many merits of dental veneers.

It is no longer necessary to schedule multiple appointments at the dentist's office for the placement of a crown. The traditional crown process requires an initial visit to prepare the tooth and take an impression, followed by another visit for the placement of the crown several weeks later. The worst part about this old-fashioned crown creation and placement process was that it took several weeks for the dental lab to make the crown based on the impression. CEREC crown technology now exists to create the perfect crown for the nuances of your unique tooth in a single day. There are countless advantages to same day crowns.