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Are You a Good Candidate for Same-Day CEREC Crowns?

If you need tooth restorations, one dentistry option you may consider is CEREC crowns. Learn about what these are and whether you are a good candidate for dental crowns. What Are Same-Day CEREC Crowns? Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) crowns are high-quality, tooth-colored ceramic dental restorations that can...

How Long Does a CEREC Same-Day Crown Take in Atlanta?

If you have a damaged tooth and need dental restorations, one option could be a CEREC same-day crown. Learn more about this type of restoration and how long it could take in Atlanta. How Long Does a CEREC Same-Day Crown Appointment Take? How long does a CEREC dental crown take?...

How Bruxism Affects Your Dental Crown Choice and Longevity

Bruxism can significantly affect the longevity of dental crowns. Learn more about this condition, how it can impact your restoration material choice, and how long the crown may last. What Is Bruxism and How Does It Damage Crowns? Bruxism refers to the involuntary grinding or clenching of your teeth. It...

Best Crown Materials for Front Teeth

It can be challenging to choose restorations for the front teeth that provide the needed strength while maintaining aesthetic beauty. Learn more about the best crown materials for front teeth and how to select the right option. What Are the Common Crown Materials for Front Teeth? Choosing the best dental...

How Dental Crown Materials Affect Their Average Lifespan

When considering dental crowns, the material you choose will have a huge impact on longevity. Learn about each material option and what it can mean for the lifespan of your dental crown What Is the Average Lifespan of Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns? Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns have...

why dental crowns veneers and tooth color stop matching over time

Why Crowns, Veneers, and Tooth Color Stop Matching Over Time

When Your Smile Doesn’t Match So, you look at yourself in the mirror and you see that sometimes your natural teeth aren’t really matching up with the crowns or veneers you’ve had done over the years. And you’ve tried bleaching strips. You may have even gone to the dentist office...

Cosmetic vs Restorative Dentistry Explained

Understanding the Different Dental Terms I’m sure you’ve heard all the terms. Cosmetic dentist, restorative dentist, aesthetic dentist. A lot of confusing terms about dentistry, and a lot of patients wonder what’s the difference. Is one better than the other? Why are there so many different terms? Well, I’m here...

Why Missing Teeth Can Affect Your Heart, Brain, and Health

Turning 50 and Common Dental Concerns So, you just turned 50. Congratulations. Happy birthday. And you may have a missing tooth, a couple broken down teeth, maybe your gums bleed occasionally, and you’re like, “Eh, I don’t need to get that fixed. I’m old. It doesn’t matter.” Your dental health...

Why Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns Remain a Trusted Restoration

When getting dental restorations, one of the options you may have is a porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown. Here’s a closer look at these dental crowns and why they could be the right choice for you. What Are Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns and How Do They Work? Porcelain fused to metal crowns are dental...

How Tooth Extractions Affect Your Bite and Jaw Alignment

Although a tooth extraction requires only local anesthesia and typically takes just a few minutes to perform, it can affect your oral health for years to come. This procedure should not be chosen lightly. Sometimes, however, removing a tooth is the only way to resolve a serious oral health problem....

Should You Rinse or Spit After Brushing? Dentist Explains!

Rinse or spit after brushing your teeth? This is kind of a big debate. I’ve polled a lot of my patients, and they’re pretty much split down the middle—and many ask for my opinion on the topic. From a dental and biologic standpoint, here’s what I recommend. Why Fluoride Matters...

Yellow Teeth? Here’s How to Get a Whiter, Brighter Smile Safely

How to Go From Yellow Teeth to White Teeth Step 1: Understand Why Your Teeth Are Yellow You’ve got yellow teeth, and you want white teeth. Here’s how we can get from this situation to this situation. The first step is figuring out why your teeth are yellow. Sometimes, perfectly...

Dental Terms You Need to Know – Part 2

Dental Terms Patients Should Know Prosthesis, abutment, occlusal guard, osteointegration. What are these words? I’m a prosthodontist, and I’m going to break down some of the words that we use in our everyday language and help translate them into everyday terms. Prosthesis “Prosthesis” is just a general term for anything...

Dental Terms You Need To Know – Part 1

Simplifying Dental Jargon Don’t you hate it when your dentist uses confusing words that you’ve never heard before, like “occlusion,” “atrophy,” and “osseointegration”? I’m here to help. Plaque Plaque is the accumulation of bacteria on the surfaces of the teeth. Often, it hasn’t been there for long and is easily...

How to Prevent Dry Socket After a Tooth Extraction

A tooth extraction is sometimes a necessary step to take for your oral health. You may have a severely decayed tooth that cannot be saved via a root canal, or gum disease could have made the tooth loosen enough to require its removal. Perhaps your wisdom teeth must be removed...

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