October is the scariest of months. There’s the prospect of armies of little ghouls and goblins traipsing about Edison asking for candy with you hoping you bought enough bags! And there are those Friday the 13th and Halloween marathons on AMC to make you turn on all the lights in your house. Plus, summer’s over, …
When tetracycline was introduced over 60 years ago, people were thrilled to have another alternative antibiotic. While it was bad for bacteria, tetracycline also proved bad for the dentin in children’s teeth, causing a reaction that stained many patients’ teeth grey. The first case of reported tooth discoloration in children occurred in 1956. Many, many …
No one has perfect teeth. Every one of us has a chip here or a gap between a couple of teeth there. A tooth or two could have turned grey from a tetracycline reaction as a kid or your could have a tooth that is misshapen. But you can have the appearance of perfect teeth …
At Gentle Dental we use dental porcelain for a variety of prosthetics. We also offer composite resin for some of these, such as veneers, but we prefer to use dental porcelain. We think it looks the most like natural tooth enamel and is very durable. Here’s some more information about dental porcelain and why we …
Since we’re coming into the holidays, most of us will be on display to a degree. Now that sounds clinical, but think about it. We go to holiday parties for our work or our spouse’s work. There, especially for the spouse, there is a sizing up going on by co-workers. The same is true going …
When you look at someone who has great teeth, it’s easy to assume they really lucked out by having uniform sized teeth that are in alignment and generally the same color. It could be good genes. Or they could have porcelain veneers. Really, no matter how good they look to another person, just about everyone …
Ever since it was added to the stable of antibiotics over 60 years ago, tetracycline has been a popular alternative to fight infections such as strep. But this antibiotic has an unfortunate side effect — it turns teeth brown or grey. The first case of reported tooth discoloration in children occurred in 1956. Unfortunately, many, …
Why Teeth Can Become Brown or Grey — Tetracycline Read More »
While people in England may believe that every single solitary American has straight, bright white teeth, the truth is far different. Few people have perfect naturally. Whatever the reason, be it bad genes or staining from taking tetracycline as a kid, most people have at least some issue with their teeth. It could be gaps …
Don’t Waste the Porcelain on China, Give It to Your Teeth! Read More »
Veneers. When you hear the word, many people think of furniture at Ikea, where expensive-looking veneers cover less expensive wood forming the foundation of the dresser or coffee table beneath. But dental veneers, while they don’t come with illustrated construction plans like Ikea, are just as smart for your teeth. Veneers are very thin, porcelain …
No matter whom you’re talking about, that person would love to have straight, even, matching teeth. But for whatever reason — be it bad genes, early antibiotics as a kid, tooth damage, or even severe stains — that person may have gaps in his or her teeth, chipped teeth, teeth of uneven sizes, and other …
Porcelain Veneers — A Cover-up That Needs No Investigation Read More »
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