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How do you feel when you hear the words “root canal”? For many of our patients, they report feeling anxious or nervous. Unfortunately, inaccurate information has given this safe and comfortable procedure an undeserved reputation. In reality, endodontic treatment is often crucial for protecting your smile from tooth loss due to extraction. Why do we need root canals? In order to protect the health and stability of our smiles.
Do you have an uneven smile? For many teens and adults, misalignment is a source of embarrassment. However, people with crooked or crowded teeth may also be hesitant to wear metal braces for the almost two treatment typically requires. Fortunately, an alternative exists with Invisalign clear braces. Find out how you can achieve the beautiful results you deserve.
Do you have one or more missing teeth? Losing a tooth can have a serious impact on your oral health. In order to enjoy optimal oral health and beauty, you will need to replace your lost teeth with a quality dental prosthesis, such as a dental bridge. At Brighton Family Dental Group, we can help you once again eat, speak, and smile with confidence and ease.
Uneven teeth can place your oral health at risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Misalignment makes thorough brushing and flossing difficult, providing convenient hiding places for oral bacteria and stray food particles. To enjoy a more attractive smile and protect your smile from cavities and dental disease, you should seek orthodontic treatment. With Invisalign, we offer a barely noticeable alternative to metal braces. But how does Invisalign work?
Do you have one or more missing teeth? If so, you are far from alone. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, over 69% of adults between 35 and 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth. If you would like to once again enjoy a healthy and whole smile, then you may be interested in dental implants. You can once again eat, smile, and speak with confidence and ease.
Have you broken or chipped a tooth? Our teeth are strong; in fact, the outer enamel coating them is the hardest substance in the human body. However, they can still become damaged, whether due to an injury, accident, or the result of advanced tooth decay. Repairing a damaged tooth is vital to ensuring good oral health. Fortunately, we have the techniques necessary to restore a broken tooth to optimal function and appearance.
Despite the fact that millions of adults exhibit the symptoms of gum disease, most people still have a poor understanding of this dental health problem. Few know just how preventable periodontal disease can be. With the right information, you can make the decisions necessary to keep your smile healthy and whole.
People with extreme teeth sensitivity end up having to give up certain foods and drinks because of the discomfort involved with the condition. Sour, sweet, very cold, and very hot foods and drinks can result in you ever felt a shooting pain going through teeth and gums. The underlying layer of teeth beneath the hard protective layer of tooth enamel is called dentin. If tooth enamel damage, tooth decay, or gum disease occurs, dentin holds tubules which lead to the pulp of teeth, allowing sensations to reach the nerves. The result is tooth sensitivity.
Tooth enamel damage and gum disease are unfortunately quite common. Some people reach a state of heightened sensitivity as a result of poor diet and poor dental health, while others can overdo it in the hygiene department. You can tell by simply watching television commercials or scanning the oral hygiene aisle of your local store that sensitivity is a common enough dental issue to garner multiple specialty products. . Among the gums, rinses, and toothpastes which claim to reduce sensitivity, actual results aren’t always stellar. For this reason, scientists Quan-Li Li and Chun Hung Chu, led a team of fellow scientists in a study on sensitivity. Their research showed that as many as three out of four people have some level of tooth sensitivity. Fortunately, innovations by the research team focused on rebuilding tooth enamel and dentin at the same time, for optimal results in obliterating sensitivity. (more…)
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) implemented a poll to general dentists, finding that men are less likely to stick to their regular dental check-up schedule than their female counterparts. The number of men going to the dentist is on the rise, but the motivation behind these dental visits is not overall health. Brighton dentists, Dr. Thomas Villani and Dr. Richard Kondrat explains how many men are on a quest for a whiter, brighter smile through teeth whitening.
Out of a number of dentists polled, 45 percent believed that their male patients did not find it necessary to go to the dentist for a variety of reasons. Some of these include lack of time, lack of motivation for making the effort to find a new dentist, and simple embarrassment. Men tend to have a cultural based bravado in certain places, and the United States is no exception. Many males want to hold on to the idea that they are infallible, and preventive dental care would thus be (more…)
Do you have crowns or any restorations in your mouth to reinforce damaged teeth? What materials are they made of? Many people prefer their dental crowns and fillings to be fashioned from white materials like composite-resin or porcelain. Brighton dentists, Dr. Thomas Villani and Dr. Richard Kondrat, would like to challenge you to a quiz regarding your options for dental restorations.
Q1. True or false – Amalgam is a single metal that is only slightly less valuable than gold.
Q2. True or false – You will be exposed to more mercury vapors by removing an amalgam filling than by having one in your mouth long term.
Q3. True or false- You cannot request a particular material for dental restorations and will have to go with what your dentist recommends. (more…)
