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Q:My dentist told me I need a bridge. What does that involve? A:Fill space of missing teeth. Maintain facial shape. Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position. Restore chewing and speaking ability. Restore your smile. Upgrade from a removable partial denture to a permanent dental appliance. There are several . . . Read more
Q:What are the reasons to get a bridge? A:Fill space of missing teeth. Maintain facial shape. Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position. Restore chewing and speaking ability. Restore your smile. Upgrade from a removable partial denture to a permanent dental appliance. There are several types of bridges. You . . . Read more
Q:What is a bridge? A:A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance and is an excellent way to replace missing teeth. There are several types of bridges. You and your dentist will discuss the best options for your particular case. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type and is . . . Read more
Q:What are the benefits of a crown over a filling? A:A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations. . . . Read more
Q:What is a same day crown? A:The ability to fabricate a crown in the dental office has been around for over a decade. The prepared tooth is scanned with a special camera and a crown is milled from a ceramic material, fired and then cemented at the same visit. . . . Read more
Q:What does getting a crown involve? A:A crown procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown. A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your . . . Read more
Q:My dentist told me I need a crown. How do I know if I need a crown? A:Some of the reasons you may need a crown include. Broken or fractured teeth. Cosmetic enhancement. Decayed teeth. Fractured fillings. Large fillings. Tooth has a root canal. Dr. Maksim has been practicing . . . Read more
Q:When should you get an implant? A:Here are several indications for implants. Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth. Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space. Restore a patient’s confident smile. Restore chewing, speech, and digestion. Restore or enhance facial . . . Read more
Q:I have tried whitening but I want better results. My teeth are chipped and ugly. What can I do? A:You can consider veneers and/or crowns. Both can; 1.Change the size, shape, and alignment of certain teeth. 2.Fill in unattractive spaces between teeth. 3.Lighten or brighten the color of teeth. 4.Repair . . . Read more
Q:What is the proper way to floss? A:Take 12-16 inches (30-40 cm) of dental floss and wrap it around your middle fingers, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) of floss between the hands. Using your thumbs and forefingers to guide the floss, gently insert the floss between teeth using a . . . Read more