Dental technology has advanced so far over the past few years. One great example of that is CEREC® technology. Thanks to this innovative technique our North Austin Dentist office is able to create restorations right here in our office instead of having to send them out to a dental lab – a process that often takes 10 days or longer. You can…
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Invisalign Braces Invisalign® offers an almost invisible system of braces called Invisalign Braces that straightens teeth fast and contains no metal and virtually unobservable to the eye. Braces are great and though a well-tested procedure for teeth aligning but one (of the many) concerns people often have about dental braces is the aesthetic impact of the metalwork on their smile.…
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Porcelain Dental Veneers Porcelain Dental Veneers are thin shells that are custom crafted and bonded to the surface of the teeth. Although they can be fabricated from different materials most often uses porcelain because of its durability and realistic appearance. Porcelain Veneers is a popular dental treatment for: Repairing damaged, chipped, or cracked teeth that make you embarrassed to…
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Tooth extraction is by far the most debated dental decision by a patient and there could be many reasons for extracting a tooth. For example, some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed, others may have advanced periodontal disease, or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in…
Dentures are removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile. There are two types of dentures – complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. Partial denture not…
Sedation Dentistry refers to the use of pharmacological agents to calm and relax a patient prior to and during a dental procedure. The pharmacological agents usually belong to a class of sedatives, which exert their action by depressing the nervous system specifically those areas concerned with conscious awareness. Regularly dental office visits is one of the best ways to…
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A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to decay, periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. If you have severely damaged or decayed teeth, you don’t need to get…
Teeth cleaning and prevention is the primary way to control plaque, a colorless bacteria that sticks to the surface of your teeth, and calculus, a harder mineral deposit. These are the main sources of decay and disease. By maintaining a proper routine of daily hygiene, you can avoid most oral maladies. Early detection and follow up prevention are the key…
Dental Fillings Dental fillings are a type of restorative dentistry treatment used to repair minimal tooth fractures, tooth decay or otherwise damaged surfaces of the teeth. Dental filling materials, which include composite, porcelain and silver amalgam, may be used to even out tooth surfaces for better biting or chewing. Enamel loss is a common component of tooth decay, and may result in…
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A crown, also referred to as a cap, is basically a dental restoration that is placed over a damaged (cracked, broken, weak) tooth to create a support structure that protects the underlying teeth, while allowing the patient full function in their bite. Crowns are most often used for a single tooth, especially after root canals, and for teeth that cannot…