In the past, metal braces are the only solution for misaligned teeth. Patients have no choice but bear the inconvenience of wearing the bulky device. Today, you can now straighten your teeth without brackets and wires. This is now possible because the Indiana top cosmetic dentist uses the cutting-edge technology of Invisalign to correct your […]
Do you have persistent pain in the jaw, head, and neck? Do you also notice any noise whenever you open or close your mouth? It’ll be best to consult your Indiana top cosmetic dentist. This can be a sign of a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or TMD. TMD is a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular […]
Besides a check-up and prophylaxis, perhaps among the first dental treatments everyone has received is a tooth filling. This is because despite our best efforts to practice proper oral hygiene, naturally-occurring bacteria are always present in the mouth, creating plaque acids that destroy tooth enamel resulting in tooth decay that needs to be removed right […]
Pain and discomfort on any part of the body may not be a daily occurrence but when it does, rarely does a person immediately head out to the hospital to have it diagnosed by a doctor. Often, we resort to readily available over-the-counter medication such as paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve ourselves of common nuisances […]
Just as each healthy tooth is the building block of a beautiful smile, a crown or cap can similarly be considered as the building block of dental restorations, from fixed bridges to dental implants. Without the crown, many people will be walking around with missing teeth or discolored and damaged teeth and with their heads […]
Perhaps one of the most uncomfortable things anyone wearing removable replacement teeth would have to endure on a daily basis is living with ill-fitting dentures. Imagine the ordeal of having to eat or speak with dentures that move around in the mouth. Sadly, many have resorted to eating soft foods, taking smaller bites and chewing […]
Getting dental implants take some time to complete, from the insertion of the titanium posts to the healing of the gums and the placement of the abutment and crown, but it would be worth all the effort because implants look and feel as though they were natural teeth. A fixed bridge may take less time […]
Did you know that about 23% of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have dental decay that has been left untreated. Around 30 million people are missing their teeth entirely, and a countless number of Americans struggle with concerns over dental appearance.When it comes to tooth beauty, an affordable dentist can help. Minimal dental stains […]
The human body possesses such an amazing ability to heal itself that it can naturally force blood to clot instantaneously and wounds to heal over time, replace dead cells with new ones and fight infections, inflammation and diseases. It is remarkable how even after we lose our permanent teeth, we can still get replacement teeth […]
When a person suffers from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, most orthodontists and dentists would first try to treat the patient using conservative methods like low-level laser therapy or with medications and injections or self-care remedies that are as simple as applying moist heat or cold packs or wearing a splint or mouth guard. If any […]