Sealants are thin layers of resin that are placed on the pits and fissures and grooves of (usually) molars to prevent decay on these surfacesThe majority of decays on back teeth starts on grooves and pits of chewing surfaces, especially during the first few years...
TMJ is the joint that connects the lower and upper jaw (skull). The terms TMJ stands for Temporo-Mandibular Joint. This is one of the most complicated joints of the whole body. One that allows forward and backward moves as well as rotations and side to...
Inlays or Onlays are lab-made restorations that are placed on teeth when the cavity or lost tooth structure is too large to be restored by a simple filling. The process of making an Inlay is very similar to a crown. After the tooth is prepared...
When a root canal treatment fails, the first course of action that is usually taken is trying to re-do the root canal treatment. It is usually done by an Endodontist (root canal specialist) or an experienced general dentistThe process is very similar to Root canal...
Every tooth consists of three different layers. From the outside, first, there is Enamel (the outer layer of the teeth which is the hardest part of the body). The second layer is Dentin (the inside hard layer) and then we have the Pulp (which is...
This is how you can get a beautiful smile quickly. Veneers or Laminates are a thin shell of porcelain or resin that is bonded to the surface of the teeth to change their shape, shade, and position to improve the cosmetics of your teeth and...
During the last 20 years, dental implants have become a great alternative to other methods of replacing missing teeth. Excellent success rates and a variety of available options give dentists many new ways to treat and replace lost teeth.Your dentist will be able to evaluate...
Teeth stain during our lifetime due to the consumption of a variety of foods and drinks (Coke, spicy food, coffee…). A new technology of teeth whitening has enabled dentists to whiten teeth without any change or damage to the tooth structure. Almost all the whitening methods...
A crown (cap) is a restoration that is placed on teeth that have lost a lot of their structure. There are many different types of crowns, full porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, full metal crowns… Your dentist will explain the advantage and disadvantage of each...