Improve Your Smile With A Gum Lift
If you have dreamed of having a Hollywood smile, there is one cosmetic dental procedure you should consider – a gum lift. This dental procedure can instantly boost your self-esteem and improve your smile by removing excessive gum. A gum lift may not be the right...
Diagnostic Imaging in the Treatment Planning, Surgical, and Prosthodontic Aspects of Implant Dentistry
Written by Omaid K. Ahmad, BDS, MDentSc, FACP, and Andrew R. Chapokas, DMD, MSD, FACP, for the American College of Prosthodontists The advent of the dental implant revolutionized the field of dentistry. Implants are prostheses considered for replacement of teeth....
Taking the Fear Out of First Time Visit to the Prosthodontist
A first visit to a prosthodontist can be a scary experience, especially if you don't know what to expect. Understanding what happens during your first visit to a prosthodontist will help make your first appointment run smoothly. The following are some commonly...
Most people do not brush their teeth correctly. Are you using the correct brushing technique?
When it comes to brushing teeth, the only part of the brush that actually does the cleaning are the bristle tips! Brushing your teeth in a scrubbing motion can be extremely harmful. This, in combination with abrasive toothpastes over the years, can result in...
The Use of Dental Radiographs in Evaluation of Prosthetic Margins – Tooth-Supported Fixed Prostheses
Written by Andrew R. Chapokas, DMD, MSD, FACP, and Omaid K. Ahmad, BDS, MDentSc, FACP, for the American College of Prosthodontists Generally speaking, precise marginal fit of tooth-supported fixed restorations (crowns and multi-unit fixed dental prostheses) is...
The Aging Smile: How to Find the Fountain of Youth
Over time, your once bright, bold, beautiful smile will slowly fade away until it is something that you are hiding from others. Stains, discoloration, and cracked or missing teeth are all things that can happen to an aging smile. Instead of spending years worrying...
Understand the Advantages for Dental Veneers
Not everybody is happy with the appearance of their teeth. You may smile without showing your teeth when taking a picture, or place a hand in front of your mouth when you are talking with someone. You may even turn your head away when you laugh at a good joke. The...
Single Tooth Replacement Makes Sense for a Greater Smile
If you’re missing one or two teeth, it can change how you function in your daily life. Perhaps you avoid smiling as often, or talk less because you don’t want people to see a missing tooth. This can eventually lead to a withdrawn life. There is a fix to missing...
Tensile Strength of Prosthodontic Treatments
Teeth are put under a lot of pressure on a daily basis. Everything from chewing foods to grinding your teeth when you are stressed or sleeping creates a lot of force and pressure that is applied directly to your teeth. Considering how much pressure your teeth are...
What You Should Know About Prosthodontics
If your broken, missing, poorly shaped or discolored teeth are ruining your smile, prosthodontics can help. Broken, missing and poorly shaped teeth can make it difficult or even painful to eat certain foods. These tooth problems, along with discolored teeth, are...
Dental Implants and Smoking – Cause for Concern
Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern Smokers beware. If you are considering getting dental implants, you may want to try to quit smoking before having the procedure done. It could be the difference between your dental implant procedure being considered a...
The Psychology of a Great Smile
Some people view maintaining a great smile as superficial, but a smile is more than just about helping someone look better. A great smile has been proven to have psychological and emotional benefits that can boost an individual's self-esteem, boost confidence...
