If you need to replace teeth, you may not know which type of dentist to contact. Progress in dentistry makes contemporary, full-dental service (including dentures) possible in both the general dentist’s and prosthodontist’s offices. A prosthodontist is a dentist that specializes in replacing natural teeth with dentures, dental implants, and more. However, your familiar general…
Getting a child hooked early on good dental habits is the key to sound long-term oral health. A vital part of getting that child used to taking good care of her teeth is knowing when the right time is to take a child to see a specialist. The question is especially important when deciding between…
As a child, losing teeth was exciting because the tooth fairy visited. As an adult, losing one tooth or several teeth is less than exciting; it’s actually a scary and unfortunate thing! In the past, most people’s resistance to false teeth revolved around the fact that they just looked … well, fake. The teeth and…
Redoing expensive dental work is a “bridge” most of us would rather not cross before we have to. Dental bridges are a type of restorative dentistry that fills a gap when a tooth has deteriorated or been removed. The false tooth, called a pontic, is held in place by dental crowns that are attached to…