Thinking of having a dental implant? Before making a final decision, here are some very important things you have to know about. Dental implants are simply artificial tooth replacements used as treatment for missing teeth.

Dental implants are the ideal option for people in perfect health who have lost teeth due to injury, periodontal disease, or other reasons. There are a number of restorative choices for tooth loss such as the ever popular dentures, but no other procedure matches the durability and permanence of dental implants. They also look and feel natural;… Read the rest

February 27, 2011 · Posted in dental implants  
    

Orthodontics is that branch of dentistry that deals with cosmetic and functional correction of malocclusion of teeth. This type of treatment is undertaken by a dentist that has specialized in this field and is known as an orthodontist.

Orthodontic treatment is essential in many common conditions that cause teeth to remain crooked or not in perfect alignment. Some of the common conditions that will require orthodontic treatment will include

Indications for Orthodontic Treatment

  • Upper teeth protrusion is the most common of them all needing treatment.
  • When the upper teeth are placed in such a way that the lower teeth

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February 8, 2011 · Posted in cosmetic dentistry