If you’re embarrassed to smile, or feel shy to show joy because of missing teeth, a dental implant may be the solution to your condition. Not only do missing teeth cause emotional stress, but they also render the structural integrity of your smile vulnerable. Further damage, decay, or even tooth loss can occur from missing a single tooth.
If your tooth breaks, you may be too worried about repairing it to think about how your restoration is going to blend into your smile. Thankfully, your Milford cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, can discuss this important consideration with you. When repairing a broken tooth, it is important to consider the location of the tooth in order to choose the proper materials for the dental crown that will repair it.
In the past, receiving a dental filling meant that your tooth would be left with a visible silver blemish. Today, however, that is not the case. Your Milford cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, offers white fillings made out of composite resin as an alternative to amalgam (silver) fillings. The same material used in dental bonding,
When a tooth breaks, it can be a huge shock. Teeth seem so strong and permanent that it may be difficult to believe that the damage has actually occurred. However, once the reality of the situation settles in, it is important that the tooth receive treatment. But what exactly can be done for a broken tooth?
We tend to think of our teeth as strong, permanent fixtures in our mouths. However, teeth are quite capable of breaking under certain circumstances. But what exactly are those circumstances? To find out, read below as your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, explains how a broken tooth is sustained.
Teeth generally win when it comes to a battle with food. But what happens when they don’t and the tooth becomes chipped? The sight of a chipped tooth can detract from the best-looking of smiles and can immediately lower confidence and self-esteem. What, then, is to be done? Read below as your Milford dentist,
Do you know the purpose behind a root canal or when one should be performed? Root canal treatment can play a significant role in restoring oral health, and it can even preserve a tooth that is in danger of being lost. To learn more about root canal treatment and its purpose, read the information below provided by your Milford dentist,
Being prepared for a dental emergency means being knowledgeable about what to do in a variety of unpredictable situations. Therefore, it is important that you get answers to any of your lingering questions so that you feel confident about the proper actions to take when confronted with a dental emergency. With this idea in mind,
There is no telling when an emergency can occur. Therefore, it is good to have a plan in place so that you do not find yourself in a situation for which you are not prepared. Responding quickly to an emergency can make a huge difference, which is why your Milford dentist,
How do you feel about your smile? The American Association of Orthodontists recently commissioned a study conducted by Wakefield Research. The study revealed that more than a third of Americans are unhappy with their smile. Whether due to unsightly teeth stains or embarrassing dental misalignment, people often feel self-conscious about their smile. Thankfully, at Sensitive Care Cosmetic and Family Dentistry,