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Seal Out Dental Cavities
All of the teeth in the mouth have specific functions. The front teeth are used to cut foods with their sharp, thin edges. The canines (pointed “eye teeth”) are used for holding or grasping food. All of these front teeth also promote the correct pronunciation and articulation needed for proper speech. The back teeth are the premolars and molars, which
Bioactive Glass Could Make Dental Fillings Last Longer
These days, dental fillings are made from a variety of materials including gold, porcelain and composite resin. Each option has its own unique virtues and drawbacks, and all of them have finite lifespans. Metal amalgam fillings, which are typically the most durable options, have expected lifespans of about 15 years. Composite fillings, on the other hand, may only last about
What is Ridge Preservation and How Does it Work?
Ordinarily, our jaw bones are only as large and strong as they are because we use them all the time. Once teeth are lost and we stop applying force to the jawbone, however, the bone mass gradually diminishes until all that’s left is a small, narrow ridge of bone. This can make it difficult, if not impossible, to install dental
