Archive for 2015
6 Reasons for Considering Dental Implants
Loss of permanent teeth is more common than you’d think. The average adult age 20-34 is missing 1 permanent tooth, the average adult age 35-49 is missing 3 permanent teeth, and the average adult over the age of 50 is missing 6 permanent teeth! There are a variety of different tooth replacement options, but we […]
Vaping: Is It Harmless?
You may have noticed a shift in the smoking world over the past few years. Smokers have been seemingly taking a step in the right direction. Smokers are transitioning away from the traditional cigarette to the e-cigarette, this act is also known as: vaping. Transitioning to an e-cigarette from a chemical-filled cigarette that decades of […]
Dental Implants: What’s All the Hype?
These days, we all know someone who has a dental implant, and you have probably heard us champion these teeth substitutes, as they become more and more the common cure for missing teeth! But why? We think that’s a valid question and it deserves a good answer!
Can My Dental Implants Get Cavities? And other common questions…
In my practice, I hear dozens of questions every day about dental implants from concerned (or simply curious) patients. Every one of those questions is a good question and I always try to provide an equally good answer.
Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
It’s estimated that 125 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. If you are one of them, you may be considering dental implants for tooth replacement. We think it’s important for you to know what factors make a person a good candidate for such a procedure.
Do Genetics Play a Role in the Overall Health of Teeth?
Have you ever wondered if genetics affect the health of your teeth and gums? While genetics is a relatively new field of study, scientists and medical researchers are learning more about how our DNA affects our overall wellbeing including our dental health. Although we currently lack a total understanding of genetics, we do know that […]
Eliminate Tough Dental Stains with Teeth Whitening
Stains on your teeth can seriously detract from your smile, but with today’s teeth whitening treatments, patients can come away with teeth that are 8-10 shades whiter. Depending on the particular treatment method, those results can be achieved within an hour, as well. When you work with a cosmetic dentist who offers ZOOM! chairside whitening, […]
Why is porcelain an ideal material to use for veneers?
People tend to associate porcelain with being fragile. However, when porcelain is used in dental veneers, the material is actually quite strong when bonded to the tooth. In fact, porcelain veneers can last for up to a decade when patients take good care of them. Porcelain veneers are thin, tooth-shaped shells that are bonded atop […]
Tooth Restorations: How Dental Crowns Can Help
When a patient’s teeth have been damaged by decay or injury, it’s preferable to take measures to save the biological tooth rather than extract it and replace it with a prosthetic. Dental crowns can help patients and dentists achieve this goal. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that slide over the natural tooth. They restore the […]
Teeth Whitening: Is It Really Possible to Have a Brighter Smile?
If you have tried to brighten your teeth with store-bought toothpastes or strips and saw insignificant results, you might think that removing permanent stains is not possible. Fortunately, professional teeth whitening services provide dramatic results in about an hour’s time, that boosts patients’ confidence and improves appearance. Dr. Gardner is proud to offer Zoom! in-office […]