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Thursday, December 27, 2012
What Problems do Porcelain Veneers Correct?
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Irregularly shaped teeth
- Teeth that are worn down
- Crooked teeth
posted by Andrew at 3:49 PM
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Causes of Tooth Discoloration
- Foods/drinks – Tea, coffee, colas, red wine, and certain fruits and vegetables are the most common staining agents you consume.
- Smoking – Tobacco is a common staining agent for teeth, regardless of whether you smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco.
- Poor dental hygiene – A failure to brush and floss regularly can cause plaque to build up on your teeth, resulting in discoloration.
- Genetics – Some people are predisposed to having dull, yellow teeth.
- Age – As you get older, your tooth enamel (outer layer of your teeth) wears away, resulting in your teeth having a yellowish color.
- Disease – Certain diseases, as well as the treatments for certain conditions, may cause your teeth to become stained.
- Medications – Certain medications, particularly antibiotics containing tetracycline and doxycycline, can stain your teeth.
posted by Andrew at 11:40 AM
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Porcelain Veneers vs. Lumineers
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Asymmetrical teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Discolored teeth
- Irregularly shaped teeth
- Unlike porcelain veneers, Lumineers do not require preparation of your tooth (and the removal of tooth structure associated with this preparation)
- No temporary veneers are needed with Lumineers, whereas porcelain veneers will require temporaries while your permanent veneers are being constructed at the lab
- Since no tooth structure is removed with Lumineers, the procedure can be reversed in most cases
posted by Andrew at 12:37 PM
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Replacing Dental Crowns
- Excessive clenching or grinding of teeth
- Failure to maintain good oral health
- Your diet contains too much sugar, possibly from excessive consumption of soft drinks, candy, or junk food
- The tooth has significant decay
- Periodontal disease
- Recurrent decay around the edges of the dental crown
- Wear and tear on the crown
- Broken porcelain
- Poor aesthetic appearance
- Chronic buildup of plaque between teeth
posted by Andrew at 3:20 PM