There can be a sense of relief when your new upper partial dentures are fitted. Finally, those missing teeth have been replaced, and the range of food you can safely eat has suddenly expanded. Your upper jaw may feel a little odd for a brief period, but this is simply the muscles and tendons that operate your jaw growing accustomed to this new addition to your upper dental arch. This odd feeling will quickly pass.…
Read More »If you have lost a tooth, your dentist may use a dental implant as the foundation for your tooth-replacement. The implant, which is a small, titanium rod-like device is placed in your jawbone to replace the roots of your missing tooth. After the dental implant is in position, and the resulting wound has healed properly, the dentist applies a connector and a dental crown to complete the restorative process. A dental implant-based tooth restoration looks and performs like a natural tooth.…
Read More »Most general dentists do treat children, even though they do not specialize in this age group. However, pediatric dentists only treat children. They have more specialized training and experience in this regard. As such, they typically offer a number of services that most general dentists don’t provide. Here’s a look at some of those services. Sealants Sealants are basically pieces of plastic that are fitted into a molar’s chewing surface. Sealant begins in a liquid form.…
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