Improve your smile and the quality of your life with just an hours dental appointment. So why let go the opportunity to show off your pearly whites. Other than restoring your smile, dental implant is essential because missing tooth can give rise to a number of health issues. So getting it treated as soon as possible will not only save you from the risk of major health issues but will also boost your self confidence and improve your life. At Los...more
It is extremely challenging to eat a balanced diet of only softer foods. Dentures are better to have than maintaining natural teeth and this is a common misconception people have. What people think is that replacing their teeth with dentures would make it easier for them to handle their oral health care. Dentures are not really as comfortable. When it comes to dentures, the initial custom fit can loosen over time with a number of factors....more
In 1973 the Skylab space travels began marking the start of manned space flights into earth orbit and during this time the astronauts relied on different modern dental equipment as they proceeded with their journey.Manned space travel during the Skylab missions brought military dentists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or NASA to create a dental component for the in flight medical support system or IMSS.Three man crews were sent into space from 28 to 56 days during the Skylab program and on all of the three flights launched during this period modern dental equipment was utilized. The limitation for the dental equipment during the Skylab project was that only outpatient based ailments could be given the necessary medical attention as one military dentist confides.On the other hand the equipment still did not act simply as a buddy kit or a do it yourself kit.The design for the dental component relied heavily on the statistic that there is a one percent risk that dental treatment may be required during the 28 days that the three man crew will spend in space.The dental risks consist of situations where dental problems may lead to a decreased effectiveness for the...more
One of the most frequently asked questions, about dental implants, is how long it will take for them to heal, so that the artificial teeth they are meant to lay are foundation for can be installed.In case these matters sound strange, it would be worth recalling that dental implants are the devices that are supposed to serve as 'roots' to artificial...more
It is better to have a clear insight about tooth implants, especially if you are seriously considering on investing in them. Take a good look at your teeth set - did you notice how firmly it is planted on to the jaw? Dental implants are nothing but similar operating 'artificial roots' that will allow a dentist to plant a synthetic tooth. The pseudo...more
If you approach your dentist with a teeth alignment problem you want resolved, it is likely that one of the courses of treatment they will put you on is that which involves the wearing of dental braces. Dental braces are devices that you put on your (somewhat misaligned teeth) on a regular basis, so as to correct the teeth misalignment problems that may be manifest. Some of the braces are metallic and highly conspicuous, those being those that are termed as 'traditional' dental braces, but there are some that are invisible and discreet.What are termed as teeth alignment problems to be treated through the use of dental braces, of course, vary greatly. The spectrum encompasses all sorts of problems, from those that have been shown to cause slight chewing/speech difficulties, to those that, while not presenting such practical difficulties, put the person on whom they are manifest at a considerable aesthetic disadvantage.So, ultimately, what could drive you to see your dentist (who in turn puts you on a treatment involving the use of dental braces) could be anything from the desire to resolve practical difficulties that you may be facing due to your teeth alignment problems, to a...more
A dental implant is a device that is placed in the jaw, prior to the placement of an 'artificial tooth;' to serve as a root to the artificial tooth. This dental implant is usually made from a material that is known to eventually get 'accepted' and...more
Dental implants can be used for various needs that one might have for teeth. These implants work with helping to add new artificial teeth into one's gums. However it helps to know that not all people can be candidates for dental implants. Here are...more
Dental braces have long been used as a common tool for helping to improve the appearance of one's teeth. They are used among both adults and children for dental needs. Braces can work to help with improving one's smile and to keep many serious...more
Dental implants are prosthetic aids that serve as 'roots' to the 'artificial teeth' used in restorative dentistry. The need for these artificial teeth comes up when a person loses their natural teeth in one way or another. A bad accident, when...more
Dental implants play a pivotal role in dental treatment, specifically in restorative dentistry where people who have lost teeth seek to have them replaced with 'artificial' teeth. As we all know, living without a tooth can make you lose some of your...more
In many cases the use of dental implants will be needed to help with improving the appearance of one's teeth. These implants are ones that will go in many spots around one's teeth. Here are some of the most commonly used types of dental implants to...more