The field of restorative dentistry is continually on the hunt for new products that improve the functionality and appearance of tooth replacement products. Durable, versatile, and with a high aesthetic value, IPS e.max is a dental industry standard for ceramic tooth restoration. One of the advantages of e.max is that it’s been designed as a …
Teeth-grinding—or bruxism—is an unconscious action that many people do when they feel stress, it often occurs at night while sleeping. Although mild bruxism doesn’t always create symptoms, for some people, it can lead to physical symptoms like headaches and jaw pain, and can even cause permanent damage to the teeth. If you grind your teeth, or suspect …
 The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your skull and jawbone via a hinge-like structure that gives your jaw a considerable amount of flexibility for talking, chewing, and swallowing. In some people, this joint becomes dysfunctional, and causes severe pain not only in the joint itself, but also in the muscles and ligaments that control its movement. …
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1. Â How often should I go to the dentist? The American Dental Association, as well as the vast majority of dentists, recommends seeing your dentist twice a year for routine check-ups as, well as cleanings. But, if you have problems with recession, bleeding and tarter build-up, you may be one that needs to see your …
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“I have had an implant before and it took months to complete. Â How can they claim on TV to do implants with teeth in a day?” I have heard this question dozens of times. Â As a dentist, I was initially skeptical when I saw the infomercial of people getting their teeth over implants in one …
Have you noticed your front teeth getting shorter and darker in the middle? Â There is no cavity so should I get it fixed? As a dentist, these are questions I get asked from patients. Â When I first started in practice the mantra: “if it isn’t a cavity, if it isn’t broken” all made sense, so …
Have you ever had something cold to eat or drink and a tooth just screamed “ouch” but it went away immediately after the cold was gone? Â The KEY to the problem is that the pain went away. Â How do you determine if it is cracked tooth syndrome versus a nerve dying on a tooth? Â The …
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Have you ever been faced with dentures or have them and hate them? Â What are my options? Â Â Â If you have had dentures for a long time, they might not fit well because when the bone does not have “teeth” to hold onto, it tends to slowly resorb or “melt away”. Â The denture, fitting …
What types of teeth whitening are available? Â What works the fastest? Â Is teeth whitening bad for my teeth? What is the best teeth whitening procedure for me? Â I answer questions like this all the time. Â Over the years, ideas have changed regarding teeth whitening and it is worth while to delve into the subject. Teeth …
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Janice G. Scott DDS    Sometimes the first time we realize that we grind our teeth is when a family member comments on how LOUD we grind.  You may have noticed that your child or sibling grinds a lot. Your dentist might comment that you are showing some wear on your teeth.  Sometimes it can be …
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