Did you know that the history of dental implants reaches back far before the kind of dental implant and prosthetic attachment you can receive today from your Brighton dentists even existed? Although the modern dental implant has only been around since the middle of the 20th century, there are several examples of dental implants dating… Read more »
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Brighton Dentist Helps You Tackle Bad Breath
Having bad breath can be mortifying. You may even clam up in an attempt to hide it, preventing you from enjoying yourself and interacting with others. When it comes to bad breath, certain oral bacteria are the primary cause. Therefore, in order to eliminate bad breath, you need to eliminate these bacteria. To do so, you… Read more »
Brighton Dentist Can Straighten Your Teeth with Invisalign
If you have spent much time researching options for orthodontic treatment, you have probably come across Invisalign, a system which utilizes clear aligners to reposition teeth discretely. Because the system does away with brackets and wires, it has become very popular, especially among working adults who need to maintain certain levels of professionalism. Therefore, if you are… Read more »
Brighton Dentist Reminds You to Schedule a Dental Cleaning
While homecare is absolutely vital to our oral health, it is also important to attend professional cleanings with regularity. These cleanings permit professionals to clean and examine your teeth and give your feedback about your homecare habits and the state of your oral health. To learn more about the benefits of attending your regular dental… Read more »
Brighton Kids’ Dentist Discusses Tooth Decay and Children
An early focus of dentistry is to teach children the proper techniques of brushing and flossing so that they can clean their teeth in order to prevent cavities. However, despite good effort and instruction, children’s teeth still may succumb to tooth decay. However, when a cavity develops in a baby (primary) tooth, is a dental… Read more »
Brighton Dentist Looks at the Benefits of White Fillings
We do our best to prevent tooth decay, brushing and flossing regularly and attending scheduled dental cleanings. However, despite our best efforts, bacteria sometimes succeed in damaging our teeth. When they do, it is important that a dental filling be placed to prevent the bacteria from burrowing deeper inside of a tooth, where it can… Read more »
Brighton Dentist Explains How Dental Implants Improve Dentures
One of the biggest sources of frustration for denture wearers occurs when the dentures fit unsteadily into the mouth. When dentures do not fit properly, they tend to slide, causing irritation and even embarassment. Thankfully, however, there is a solution to slipping dentures: dental implants. To learn more about how dental implants can put an end… Read more »
Brighton Dentist: What to Expect from a Dental Implant Restoration
You may have heard about dental implants and their great reputation for providing quality restorations for lost teeth. But how much do you know about the process of receiving a dental implant? Read below as your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, walks you through a dental implant restoration from start to finish.
Brighton Dentist: Three Things You Should Know About Porcelain Crowns
Did you know that there are several types of dental crowns? In the past, crowns were typically made out of metal. Very strong, but highly visible, these crowns were sturdy enough for the job of reinforcing a tooth, but they lacked the subtlety and discretion that comes with a good cosmetic restoration. In recent years,… Read more »
Brighton Dentist Looks at the Evolution of Dentures
What comes to mind when you think of dentures? Do you think of fake-looking teeth floating in a glass of water? If so, your mental image may be a bit outdated. However, dentures existed long before the bulky prosthetics of 10-20 years ago, and the changes they have undergone from their origination to the current… Read more »
