Posted in Dental Bridges, Dentist Norfolk, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Restoration Dentistry on Apr 23rd, 2012
By the age of 45, nearly 70 percent of all Americans have lost at least one tooth to an accident, gum disease, tooth decay or a botched root canal, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Missing teeth can be a source of great embarrassment. Not only are they cosmetically disfiguring, they [...]
Posted in April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, General Dentistry, Healthy Smile, Oral Cancer Screen, Oral Health, Routine Check up on Apr 11th, 2012
The month of April is known as National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, yet despite being one of the deadliest forms of cancer, public awareness for this cancer is at an all time low. Because the public is not aware of all the signs, symptoms, and risks associated with oral cancer, many delay getting treatment until [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dentist Norfolk, Gap in Teeth, Missing Teeth on Mar 19th, 2012
There are few things more depressing than not being able to chew properly because of a missing tooth. Even more saddening is the odd looks that you might get when you have large gaps in your smile. Fortunately, there is away to permanently fill in the gaps in your smile using dental implants. Dental implants [...]
Posted in General Dentistry, Healthy Smile, Oral Cancer Screen, Oral Health, Routine Check up on Mar 5th, 2012
One common problem in America is that many people put off going to the dentist, for a wide variety of reasons, until there is a serious problem with their teeth. Many people do not want to go to the dentist because they have their own fears or anxiety over having routine dental work performed. However, [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridges, Dental Crowns, Gap in Teeth, Porcelain Veneers on Jan 9th, 2012
It is not uncommon for an event in life to leave you with a large gap between your teeth. Sometimes the gap is the result of a tooth that was knocked out in an accident. Others may be embarrassed by misshapen teeth. Teeth can lose conventional shape after a fall where the tooth is cracked. [...]
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, Dental Bridges, Dentist Norfolk, Uncategorized on Mar 28th, 2011
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 [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, TMJ Treatment, Uncategorized on Jan 5th, 2011
Treatment options for temporomandibular joint, TMJ, disorders and bite correction can range from conservative to detailed treatment programs depending on the severity of the condition. It is crucial to seek evaluation for TMJ as soon as the condition is suspected. Early detection and treatment will prevent extensive damage to the jaw structure, the teeth, and [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Uncategorized on Nov 30th, 2010
A smile is one of the first things that we see in a person. It is also one of the things remembered. That is because when we talk with someone, we look in their eyes, and occasionally at their mouth, especially if they are laughing or smiling. Subconsciously, we take note of the person’s smile [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridges, Uncategorized on Nov 16th, 2010
Teeth serve many functions. They help us speak properly, give us the confidence to smile and converse with other people, help us eat foods by chewing, and support facial structure. Not many people realize that even one missing tooth can impact oral health and compromise your smile in a negative way. With the use of [...]