4 Reasons To Consider A Porcelain Crown

If you are looking for a good type of crown to have your dentist put over your tooth, you should consider porcelain. Here are four reasons why a porcelain crown is an excellent option for you to look into.  They Are Color Matched  One awesome reason to get porcelain crowns is the fact that they are color matched to your teeth. Your dentist will look at the teeth that are surrounding them and they will find a color sample that matches perfectly. Read More 

Limiting The Damage Of Sugar On Your Teeth: A Two-Pronged Approach

There is a general agreement among dental experts that eating a diet rich in sugar is not bad for the teeth. This is mainly because oral bacteria feed on sugar, which means the more sugar you eat the more you will be feeding the bacteria on your teeth. The bacteria may attack your gums (think gum disease) or produce acids that erode your teeth (think dental carriers). The best way to avoid dental damage related to sugar intake is to approach it in two ways, namely: Read More 

Dealing With Intrinsic Tooth Discoloration

Most teeth whitening products or methods work best on external stains (extrinsic discoloration) that only affect the external surfaces of teeth. Intrinsic dental discoloration, which affects the internal tissues and structures of the teeth, is much harder to deal with. Still, there are effective methods of dealing with intrinsic teeth discoloration; here are some of those methods. Prolonged Dental Bleaching Prolonged bleaching, which may take the form of extended and repeated bleaching, may sometimes help with intrinsic staining. Read More