by downtowndentistry | Nov 7, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health
In oral health, prevention is always better than cure. That’s why most dentists recommend that you undergo wisdom tooth extraction. These wisdom teeth or third molars start to come out when you’re at the age of 17 to 25. Yet, they don’t have a specific function in...
by downtowndentistry | Oct 12, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health
You’ve been wanting to have straighter teeth yet you can’t see yourself wearing dental braces. You’re in luck because dentists now offer Invisalign treatment to fix your orthodontic issues. In this method, they use clear aligners to discreetly align your teeth. The...
by downtowndentistry | Aug 1, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health
A dental crown is a type of smile restoration that fixes tooth disease, discoloration or fracture. Also known as a dental cap, it has a shape of a natural tooth to fully cover and restore its function and esthetics. Crowns are permanently cemented on top of the...
by downtowndentistry | Jul 30, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health
If you experience tooth loss, undergoing dental implant surgery is one of your best options for restoration. It is the process of placing dental screws made of titanium or ceramic materials to serve as prosthetic tooth roots. The healing process takes up to three...
by downtowndentistry | Jul 13, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry, Oral Health
Invisalign is a brand of clear aligners that fix mild orthodontic issues such as poor teeth alignment, gaps, and malocclusion. The Invisalign results are promising as patients begin to notice teeth movement within 60 days after wearing their first set of aligners. The...
by downtowndentistry | Jun 22, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry
Many patients continue to suffer tooth loss due to dental decay, gum disease, or trauma. More often, they would prefer the conventional methods of tooth restoration by having dentures or bridges. With advances in technology, dental implants are patients’ other option...