Many people believe that dental fillings last for a lifetime. You might be lucky enough to have them last up to 20 years or so, but most fillings don’t make it that long. Materials that are used to create fillings just don’t last forever. There are several factors that impact the durability of fillings. Type [...]
If you have damaged or missing teeth, your dentist may recommend restoring your teeth to their full, natural function with crowns and bridges. Dental crowns provide support and protection for a damaged tooth while bridges fill the space left by a missing tooth. Bridges are held in place by crowns placed over the adjacent teeth [...]
This time of year, people scurry from store to store trying to find the right present for loved ones. From latest electronics to the hottest toys, retailers bring in the money as Americans spend spend spend…While it’s great to celebrate the season by showing your friends and family how much you care, consider investing in [...]
You might think that the point of going to your general dentist is for cleanings and maybe an occasional filling. But you are wrong if you believe that’s all your dentist can offer you! A wide variety of treatments is available at a typical general dentist’s office. Most visits to your general dentist include an [...]
Aventura Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry is different than general dentistry. While your general dentist focuses on the health of your smile, your cosmetic dentist concentrates on improving the appearance of your smile. Cosmetic dental procedures are usually elective instead of essential, meaning that you choose the work you’d like done in order to make your [...]
Dental Implants Dentist Aventura When teeth are missing for any reason, dental implants can come to the rescue. They simulate tooth roots and provide a strong base for artificial teeth placed on top. Implants are a popular and long-lasting solution that avoid the hassles associated with dentures or bridges. Implants fit, function, look and feel [...]
Do you hesitate to show your teeth when you smile? Do you cover your mouth when you speak so that others can’t see your teeth? It’s time to consider getting a smile makeover. Cosmetic dentistry offers many ways to improve your look so that you can literally change the quality of your life for the [...]
Having tooth pain or problems can be one of the most uncomfortable experiences possible. It is hard to ignore because it makes your whole quality of life worse. When infection or decay reaches the inner parts of your tooth, it can cause many miserable symptoms. Often the key is getting root canal treatment to save [...]
Your general dentist provides a broad range of services, just like the name implies. A variety of dental treatments are available in one location to promote your best oral health. The areas that most general dentists focus on include prevention, restoration, and cosmetics. Preventive or diagnostic dentistry involves stopping dental problems before they have a [...]
As Good as Natural Obviously you can't compete with mother nature, but hey, you lost your teeth and the next best thing would do you just fine right? Well luckily the next best thing is dental implants! Strong and stable, it looks like a tooth, feels like a tooth and works exactly like a tooth! [...]
