In the 1960s, tooth-colored fillings, or acrylic fillings, were first introduced to the world of dentistry. The earliest mixtures of these resins were not as smooth as today’s composites. They were also not as durable or as strong as resins today. While they became the choice material for anterior teeth, replacing silver or amalgam fillings, […]
Missing teeth can affect many areas of your life. This unappealing look can undermine your self-esteem and self-confidence. Some individuals who have teeth missing in the front stop smiling altogether, because they are self-conscious about how they look. The “windows” in your smile not only impact your view of yourself, they can also hold you […]
There are two kinds of gaps that may be visible when you smile. The natural gap is one you were born to have and the unnatural gap is created when you lose a tooth. Both gaps can be corrected. It is of interest that many people choose not to close the natural gap. There are […]
Ideally, your permanent teeth would be just that – permanent, and last your entire lifetime. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Teeth can be weak, they become decayed, they break and they fall out. Oral hygiene, your general health, genetics and circumstance all play a role in the health of your teeth. A good […]