Invisalign Before and After – All you need to know
Malocclusion, also known as bad bite, can cause many oral and overall health issues, including: Mouth breathing Difficulty chewing Tooth decay Early or late loss of primary teeth in children Gum disease Tooth grinding TMJ pain Most dentists recommend having children screened for malocclusion starting at about age 7. If needed, treatment can usually begin […]
Why No Dairy After Dental Implants?
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, tooth loss is common in adults 35 and older. By the age of 45, most are missing at least a few teeth and, by the age of 74, many are missing all of their teeth. One of the most popular options for tooth replacement, according […]
How Long Does Invisalign Take to Straighten Your Teeth?
Everyone has some level of malocclusion, also known as tooth misalignment. While most of these cases are very mild, many of them do require treatment. For many years, the primary treatment for misalignment was traditional metal braces. However, 20+ years ago, that changed, and a new treatment was introduced. Invisalign is a popular treatment alternative […]
How Much Do Dental Veneers Cost?
\Dental veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that are adhered to the front of teeth to change their appearance. Patients who have chipped, broken, discolored, or small teeth often choose this cosmetic dental treatment. This treatment is typically used for the upper front 6 to 8 teeth. There are two types of veneers: traditional and no-prep. Traditional […]
Are Permanent Dentures the Same as Implants?
Statistics show that more than 36 million adults in the United States have a condition known as edentulism, which means they are missing all of their teeth. There are several potential reasons for tooth loss, including natural wear and tear, cancer, tooth decay, gum disease, lack of dental care, and more. This results in many […]
How Long do Veneers Last?
Dental veneers are one of the tooth restoration options offered by Dr. Zaruhi Shahbazyan, DDS at Shahbazyan Dental Studio in Fresno, CA. Veneers are tooth-colored shells that are permanently bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to improve their appearance. Since veneers are a cosmetic solution used to treat cracked, chipped, discolored, or smaller-than-average teeth, they are […]
How Much do Dental Implants Cost?
Permanent teeth are designed to be just that- permanent. Unfortunately, tooth loss is one of the most common dental issues among adults in America. For many years, dental bridges and dentures were the only options for replacing these missing teeth. In the 1950s, a Swedish orthopedic surgeon invented what we now know as dental implants. […]
Life with Dental Implants
Life with Dental Implants: How do you live with dental in your mouth? If you are one of the 120 million Americans who are missing at least one tooth, you may be considering joining the more than 3 million people who have dental implants. After all, you’ve been told that this tooth replacement solution looks, […]