Advanced restoration dentistry is the diagnosis and treatment of problems of the teeth that can include anything from an unattractive smile to broken teeth. It is also used to correct problems such as pain in the teeth or jaw. Advanced restoration dentistry is a long-term solution to dental problems that may have been previously treated [...]
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Dental implants are excellent replacements for lost teeth. They look and feel like a person’s own teeth, are as strong or stronger than natural teeth and are not subject to the limitations of other forms of teeth replacement such as dentures. A dental implant consists of three elements: a “root” which is made of titanium [...]
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The teeth serve a variety of crucial functions: they are an important part of eating, digestion, and speaking. They also help in supporting facial structure. Missing teeth can ruin your smile and are known to contribute to poor oral health. One way to replace missing teeth and reverse the damage they may be causing is [...]
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Losing teeth is one of the most traumatic medical instances for a dental patient. Avoiding tooth loss is one of the single biggest aims in all of dentistry, making the loss of teeth an incredibly discouraging event. Thankfully the replacement options for teeth have grown over the years. When someone loses teeth now, it’s a [...]
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In today’s world, appearances can make a tremendous difference in how one is viewed by his or her peers. Whether in a social or business setting, a person only has one chance to make a first impression. Being at one’s best physically goes a long way with regard to making that initial encounter produce positive [...]
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Posted in Dentist Norfolk, TMJ Treatment on Sep 15th, 2010
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, often referred to as TMJ disorder, can be a very painful experience. Many people every year are diagnosed with this disorder. However, in many situations the problem can be cleared up in a short period of time. In rare instances sufferers may need to have surgery in order to have this problem [...]
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On July 14th and 15th a dental consultant by the name of Larry Gazzardo came to work with our team. What we learned is that even a mature dental office needs to work “on the practice” as well as “in the practice”. So many aspects of dentistry is evolving at a such a rapid rate, [...]
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Relatively new here in the U.S., fluoride varnishes have been used in other countries since the 1980s. Since I can remember, both as a patient and as a hygienist, fluoride foam and trays have been the norm. Not being big on change, I had been hesitant to start using the varnish. Now I love it! [...]
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