Posted in Composite Resin fillings, Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Dental Crowns on Dec 27th, 2011
If you’ve had fillings put in in the past, you may have gotten the silver amalgam fillings of days gone by. However, there are more comfortable and attractive options on the market today. Luckily, Cranham Smiles can help. Today, composite resin fillings are taking the place of amalgam fillings. The resin fillings are less noticeable [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Stained Teeth, Teeth Whitening on Nov 10th, 2011
You may have come across somebody on the street with exceptionally white teeth; perhaps a friend or member of your family recently had a whitening procedure done and told you about it, piquing your interest. If you are thinking about getting your teeth bleached, but are not sure about benefits, the below information may help. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Technology, Hard Tissue Laser, Healthy Smile, Restoration Dentistry, Soft Tissue Laser on Oct 20th, 2011
It is not uncommon for adults and children alike to fear trips to the dentist. The sound of a dental drill is enough to send many people into a panic. Fortunately, dentistry is an ever-evolving field, and technological advances are continually improving the experience of visiting the dentist. Two of the most promising dental technologies [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Healthy Smile, Teeth Whitening on Oct 8th, 2011
Having your teeth whitened can make you look younger and feel more confident every time you smile. A quick consultation with your dentist can help you determine whether or not teeth whitening is the best answer for your discolored or stained teeth. Over-the-counter tooth whiteners advertise that they can create whiter teeth quickly and easily. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridges, Dental Crowns, Healthy Smile, Restoration Dentistry on Sep 20th, 2011
A dental bridge is used to bridge the gap between missing teeth that have been lost due to injury, surgery or other means. A dental bridge is literally just what its name implies; using whole teeth as an anchor, replacement false teeth are used to fill the gap between. Many modern bridges are so well [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers on Sep 13th, 2011
A lot of people are not happy with their looks, and one aspect is the appearance of their smile. Teeth tend to stain and turn yellow as time goes on, and worse stains can be caused by smoking, drinking a lot of coffee or drinking dark colored soda. Some people have worse problems, such as [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Restoration Dentistry on Aug 10th, 2011
I always joke that I owe my social life to my orthodontist. My permanent teeth came in all wrong. I had a ginat gap right between my front two teeth. I was a typical, awkward, goofy kid with crazy teeth and giant glasses. Finally in the fourth grade I started my long journey to straight [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening on Jul 6th, 2011
A bright, white smile is a universally appealing way to boost one’s self-confidence. Men and women will benefit from the whitening treatments provided by Dr. Cranham. Treatments are available to fit the needs, budget and time frame for everyone, using only the most advanced technology and procedures. Dr. Cranham will supervise your treatment from consultation [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Digital X-Rays, Uncategorized on Jun 27th, 2011
Dental technology continues to improve, providing safer and more efficient methods for diagnosing and treating patients. Digital radiography is one such example that offers patients a much safer way of having dental x-rays taken, without the high exposure of radiation that conventional x-rays emit. As well as digital x-rays offering an extremely safer method of [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dentist Norfolk, Uncategorized on May 5th, 2011
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 [...]