Have an old, worn out couch that’s super comfy but you get totally embarrassed of how it looks if you have friends or family over? If so, you could put a slipcover over it and it’d look as good as new. Or maybe your cell phone is looking a bit beat up and you decide…
On the surface, Invisalign© sounds like a great option to straighten up those chompers… They’re nearly invisible so you don’t have to walk around with your mouth looking like the grill of a Mack truck tailgating you down the highway. They’re removable so you can take them out of your mouth when you’re eating, brushing…
If you ask a prosthodontist what they do the answer you get may be, well, mind-numbingly boring. And not entirely helpful either. Exhibit A for this is the American Dental Association’s (ADA) definition of Prothodontics. (Just to warn you… reading this definition may cause severe drowsiness. Though if you can push through it without doing…
Before you fork out a lot of cash for All-On-4® dental implants, one of the questions you will probably have is how long will these things last? Right? Because if you’re going to make an investment like this in improving your mouth and smile, you want to know this isn’t something that’s going to last…
What is a gingivectomy? A gingivectomy is a procedure that removes loose, diseased gum tissue (called gingiva) to get rid of any pockets that formed between your teeth and gum. This is a surgery that can be performed for periodontitis (severe gum disease) that cannot be cured using antibiotics or root planing or scaling. How…
Are you a smile hider? What’s a smile hider you ask? It’s someone who is so ashamed of their teeth that she contorts her mouth when she smiles and talks to others so as not to reveal her teeth. If you are a smile hider, All-on-4 dental implants may be a wise investment. They ain’t cheap…
Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that the same bacteria that result in chronic inflammatory gum disease also causes joint-destroying rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Scientists previously focused on the Porphyromonas gingivalis bacterium, which as of now has not been proven to be a common link. The Johns Hopkins team looked into alternative links. They observed hypercitrullination as…
How much do dental veneers cost? Well, it all comes down to what they’re made of. Think of veneers like costumes for your teeth. They can radically change the appearance of your teeth and smile. They just don’t change what’s behind them. Veneers are a popular option because they cost less than other cosmetic dentistry…
In a recent interview Dr. James G. Kouzoukian highlighted the need of using interdental brushes instead of or in addition to flossing. This is particularly true for patients with periodontal disease and prosthetic dental work. Prevention of damage to the teeth and gums is better than restoring and repairing it. Therefore, Dr. Kouzoukian generally educates…
Fixing the alignment of your teeth might lead to better balance and posture according to some studies. Misaligned teeth have been associated with postural and balance control. Researchers suggest that athletes in particular should consider correcting dental occlusions to improve postural control. This could also prevent possible falls and instability due to a lack of…