Dental implants are comprised of 3 parts – implant body, abutment, and crown. While both the implant body and abutment are made of titanium, and the crown is usually made of durable porcelain material.
Sometimes a dental splint (or occlusal splint) is recommended in the treatment of TMJ syndrome. This is a dental appliance placed in the mouth, usually at night, to keep the teeth in alignment and prevent tooth grinding.
According to studies, tooth pain and bad breath are the two most common complaints reported to dentists. Learning about your eating and drinking habits, we can offer solutions to help alleviate bad breath.
In many cases, the fear of dentists is not connected to a painful experience, according to researchers studying dental fear. Many people are uncomfortable with the lack of control in a dentist’s office. They are asked to lie down and often do not know exactly what is going to happen.
Toothbrushes first became common in England, France and Japan before mass production of the toothbrush reached the United States in 1885.
Dental sedation is best understood when you realize that it is a patient-centered approach, not a procedure-centric one. Every patient responds differently to a visit with the dentist and if anxiety and fear are keeping you away, then sedation may help you cope with these issues during your visit.
