It is easy to see how being able to receive your dental crown after one visit, instead of needing two appointments, benefits your schedule. However, eliminating a second trip to the dentist is hardly the only benefit of CEREC Same-Day Crowns technology, which makes your single visit crown possible. When you receive your permanent restoration sooner, you can enjoy full restorative dental care for your vulnerable tooth. You also avoid relying on a temporary crown to protect you between visits. Because CEREC Same-Day Crowns produces natural-looking ceramic crowns, you can be relieved to know that your restoration will not disrupt your appearance. (more…)
Quiz: The Effects Of Unaddressed Tooth Loss
A glaring gap in your smile where a tooth used to be can have a negative effect on your appearance, and your self-confidence. However, your concern over tooth loss should address more than just cosmetic issues. Proper jaw function depends on having a full set of teeth. When you lose even one, your risk for problems like TMJ pains, and further tooth loss, rise. You also face the threat of jawbone resorption, where your jawbone tissue around an empty tooth socket can deteriorate. If you want to close the gap in your smile, a number of dental prosthetic solutions are available. However, to avoid jawbone resorption, you will need to have your prosthetic set in place with a dental implant. (more…)
A Dental Crown Can Help With More Than Just Cavities
Why would your tooth need a dental crown after you have had a cavity taken care of? In some cases it won’t – if tooth decay is caught in time, a dental filling will do the necessary job of supporting your tooth after restorative dental work. However, more significant cavities, especially those that require root canals, will need the more significant protection of a crown. Of course, cavities are not the only dental issues that make this type of restoration necessary. Any issue that puts a tooth’s health and function in jeopardy can be treated with a crown. Some patients will even receive a crown that takes the place of a lost tooth. (more…)
Check Out Oakland University’s Children’s Concert March 6
On Monday, March 6, Oakland University will open its doors and welcome families to check out its Children’s Concert. This special concert, led by renowned jazz violinist Regina Carter, will see the Oakland Jazz Quartet take on some of the most popular music from some of the most popular kids’ movies from the past few years. The movie music concert is a blast for kids, and can help connect them to the world of performance. Children aged two and under will be admitted into the concert at no cost. (more…)
Can Jaw Problems Lead To Tooth Problems?
TMD refers to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder – TMJ problems cause pain and discomfort for many people. The problem can develop from a number of issues, including stress. Developing TMJ problems can lead to difficult jaw movements, and regular discomfort. It can also lead to a habit of teeth grinding (though in some cases, teeth grinding can be the cause of TMD). If you fall into the habit of grinding your teeth, you could do serious damage, enough to leave you needing a dental crown. In some cases, failing to address the matter could lead to you losing a tooth to the harm caused by bruxism (the term for habitual teeth grinding). (more…)
What Will A Severe Cavity Do To My Smile?
When you combine good habits at home with regular dental checkups, you can keep your risk for a serious cavity low. Even if tooth decay does become a problem, a dental visit every six months can ensure it is addressed before it becomes serious. If you do suffer a more significant cavity, your dentist can protect your tooth, and your smile, by fitting it with a ceramic dental crown. The crown’s appearance can be a good match with neighboring teeth, so it can offer important restorative dental care that does not come at the expense of your looks. Of course, the crown is meant to do more than just change how you look – it is designed to provide long-term support. (more…)
Tooth Loss Can Interfere With Your Overall Oral Health
Tooth loss can produce a glaring, hard-to-miss problem with your smile. The anxiety a missing tooth can produce can be significant. That being said, it would be wrong to act as if your appearance was all that suffered because of this issue. You can experience different oral health problems that affect you from day-to-day, as well as problems that develop over time. You might notice some discomfort when you bite, chew, and speak, thanks to that tooth loss. That initial discomfort can build, and turn into real TMJ problems. You can also have difficulties because of jawbone resorption, which occurs after tooth loss. To avoid both cosmetic and functional concerns, you can have a dental implant placed to hold your prosthetic. (more…)
Check Out Fire And Ice With Spice February 18
You can check out some impressive ice sculptures, and some impressive heat from the chili cook-off, when you check out the Fire And Ice With Spice event on Saturday, February 18. Held in nearby Clawson, this event promises a full day of winter wonderland, along with impressive displays from jugglers and fire breathers. If the fire breathers fail to make the affair hot enough, the chili should help! This special winter festival also features activities for the kids, including a designated crafts tent. (more…)
Protecting An Injured Tooth With A Dental Crown
The damage you suffer from a dental injury can seriously compromise a tooth. Unfortunately, our teeth are not like our bones, which will heal over time after being damaged. To provide the stability that was lost, and cover up unsightly harm, your dentist can provide you with a dental crown. The crown covers the tooth, meaning damage will be hidden from view. A ceramic-made CEREC Same-Day Crowns dental crown will also offer you a restoration that does not interfere with your smile. In addition to having a natural look, a CEREC Same-Day Crowns crown can be ready in a single visit, so you have the support you need sooner. (more…)
A Professional Whitening Treatment Can Make Big Improvements
The quality of your smile can have a real impact on your overall appearance, and your confidence. Many people will grow self-conscious when they notice that their teeth are not as white as they used to be. If you are looking for ways to improve your appearance, you can ask your dentist about a professional whitening treatment. A single in-office treatment can make your smile several shades brighter by erasing enamel stains. You also have the option of collecting whitening tools from your dentist, and performing the treatments yourself. A significant improvement to your smile can be seen after ten to fourteen days of treatment. (more…)
