A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength. Dental crowns, or caps, allow teeth to be rebuilt to their natural form, covered with materials that mimic natural enamel. Not only are most “capped” teeth indistinguishable from natural teeth,
Do you wish your smile was brighter? Are you shy about smiling, due to stained or yellowish teeth? In this post we’ll discuss what causes tooth discoloration, how to avoid it, and go over your options: from at-home remedies, to in-office treatment. What Causes Tooth Discoloration? Tooth discoloration falls into
Recently, we asked our patients to submit their questions in our Ask the Dentist form. One question summed up a common patient concern that we’d like to address in the blog. Q I hate flossing. It is annoying and makes my gums bleed and I am afraid of popping off
