Fixed or Removable: Deciding Which Implant-Supported Bridge is Best for You
Patients looking to replace missing teeth are faced with a difficult decision. They must decide between two very similar prosthodontic treatment options. The choice must be made between fixed or removable implant-supported bridges. Making the decision between these...
Understand the Advantages for Dental Veneers
Not everybody is happy with the appearance of their teeth. You may smile without showing your teeth when taking a picture, or place a hand in front of your mouth when you are talking with someone. You may even turn your head away when you laugh at a good joke. The...
Consider Your Prosthodontist a Member of Your Healthcare Team
Prosthodontists are often thought of as providers of luxury services but, in reality, they are an important part of your healthcare team. Even though they provide dental care, they help improve your overall health and should be considered an essential part of your...
Demystifying Dental Specialty Credentials
Written by Paul E. Scruggs, DDS, and Alvin G. Wee, BDS, DDS, MS, MPH, PhD, for the American College of Prosthodontists The value of advanced dental credentials is important to both the dentist and dental patients. What do these advanced dental credentials mean, and...
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Written by Mark C. Hutten, DDS, MS, FACP, for the American College of Prosthodontists Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw The American College of Prosthodontists agrees with the recommendation for the term, “Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw...
Tensile Strength of Prosthodontic Treatments
Teeth are put under a lot of pressure on a daily basis. Everything from chewing foods to grinding your teeth when you are stressed or sleeping creates a lot of force and pressure that is applied directly to your teeth. Considering how much pressure your teeth are...
Taking a Closer Look – Are Dental Implants a Good Investment?
When you choose to get dental implants Denver,co, you are making a decision that will require you to make a huge financial, emotional, and time commitment. Before you make such a commitment, it is important to know whether or not you are making a good investment....
Is Dental Bonding Right for Your Smile?
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that can help you improve your smile in just one visit to the dentist. This dental procedure will instantly whiten and brighten your smile without using harsh bleach or powerful chemicals. While this dental procedure...
The Aging Smile: How to Find the Fountain of Youth
Over time, your once bright, bold, beautiful smile will slowly fade away until it is something that you are hiding from others. Stains, discoloration, and cracked or missing teeth are all things that can happen to an aging smile. Instead of spending years worrying...
Most people do not brush their teeth correctly. Are you using the correct brushing technique?
When it comes to brushing teeth, the only part of the brush that actually does the cleaning are the bristle tips! Brushing your teeth in a scrubbing motion can be extremely harmful. This, in combination with abrasive toothpastes over the years, can result in...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Bleeding Gums
Do you notice your gums start to bleed after you brush or floss? If you answered yes, then you may have thought this was just a part of brushing and flossing. After all, a little blood is probably harmless. Unfortunately, bleeding gums could be an indication there...
Fighting Gum Disease
The fight against gum disease doesn't start at the dentist office. It starts right in your own home. Everything from what you eat to your daily oral hygiene routine plays a role in the fight against gum disease. Are you ready to learn how to fight gum disease at...
