A filling is intended to repair a small to medium sized area of tooth decay. While all fillings are meant to last for a long time, they can also be knocked out by chips and fractures or the natural processes of bacteria in your mouth...
It is estimated that some 47%–nearly half–of US adults over 30 have periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease. In populations over 65, that number grows to 70%. So a majority of American adults have gum disease. You may not think it is very serious...
Dentures have been part of society for much longer than you would imagine. They’ve actually been around nearly as long as civilization has. We’ve used our ingenuity to make new ways to replace our teeth for centuries, and each culture has created new and different...
Dental implants in Durham, North Carolina, are made from biologically inert titanium. They naturally fuse to the surrounding bone tissues in a process known as osseointegration. The crown covering the abutment might be made from porcelain, gold or base metal alloys. While none of these...
Deep stains on your smile can leave you feeling self-conscious. The depth and degree of the stains will influence the whitening method Dr. Desiree T. Palmer, DMD recommends. If you’ve been unimpressed with the whitening products sold in stores, or if your teeth are deeply...