There are many reasons for a patient to get a restoration; from the obvious cosmetic upgrade to health enhancing benefits. Whatever the case may be, one thing is for certain, you quality of life will increase considerably with a good dental restoration. The first step Every dental restoration is unique;...
Dental implants and bridges are both viable options for teeth replacement. But which one is the best choice? just because dental implants are the latest technology it doesn’t mean that you necessarily have to rule out dental bridges. Today we are going to talk a little about both, what they...
We already talked a little about oral surgery last tuesday, but we still have to talk about stiches. Oral surgeries, regardless of how minor they may be, may require an incision; that is, the dentist may need to cut the tissue to work the area. If the wound is big...
It’s a mistake to think that the outcome of a dental surgery rests solely on the ability of the dentist. Expertise and knowledge are very important, without a doubt. But good patients who follow the aftercare treatment to the letter will have a faster and better recovery. It’s our policy...
A good whitening aftercare is fundamental for the success of the procedure. Whitening, as we’ve already talked about; is the procedure by which chemical substances are used to remove stains from the teeth. Most of these substances keep acting even after we leave the dentist’s office; and those first few...
Bad breath, or halitosis, is something we are all afraid to have; and if we do, it’s really hard to tell. In fact, research-wise, it’s always been difficult to tell just how many patients suffer from bad breath, people just aren’t aware of it, and others usually don’t tell them....
To say that the All-on-4 procedure has revolutionized dentistry would be an understatement. If you told someone from 20 years ago that they could get a full set of permanent teeth replacements in a single day, they wouldn’t have believed it. As our resident expert, Dr. Xochipilli Bojorquez can attest to,...
Are you placing your trust in the right dentist? One of the biggest choices regarding our oral health is the person who we choose to be our regular doctor; an inexperienced person, or even worse; an unethical practitioner could put your health and even your life at risk. In Dental...
Myths are like lies; in that once they are told a thousand times we assume them as truths. You would be surprised if you knew the amount of misinformation we handle on a daily basis regarding oral health. Today we are going to talk about some of the most common...
Like any medical procedure All-on-4 has its share of risks. We’ve written on several occasions of the many perks associated with an All-on-4 dental implant; but many might be wondering what could potentially go wrong with the procedure. Today we are going talk about risks and the steps you should...