My patients, personal friends, and others who know I’m a dentist, often ask, “Is it really possible to get new teeth in a day?” The answer is yes, it is possible. The question is likely due to the amount of marketing from dentists providing this service. This type of service has been around for years [...]
WHY DO SOME DENTISTS REQUIRE AN EXAM BEFORE A CLEANING? A lot of people call our office and want to schedule a dental cleaning; this is one of the most common reasons for people requesting an appointment when the person doesn't have any pain, discomfort, or a broken tooth. We require an examination be completed prior [...]
Our patients often ask what’s in the white filling material we use. Many think the material is porcelain, which is correct, in a way, but also a misconception. We do use porcelain for some work but not typically for small fillings. Porcelain is usually used for larger restorations, such as crowns and/or veneers. It is an extremely [...]
The term “veneer” has many meanings but it has a specific meaning in dentistry. According to Webster, the word veneer is “to face or cover (an object) with any material that is more desirable as a surface material than the basic material of the object.” So, the true definition of veneer is actually a verb, as [...]