Ideally, we’d have teeth that fit together perfectly and don’t cause problems with crowding, jaw pain, our appearance, or chewing. However, this usually isn’t the case. Over 50% of people have an improper bite, also called malocclusion, that develops in childhood and can cause problems if not corrected [1]. One of these improper bite is […]
Dental crowns are sturdy dental restorations that are designed to look and function just like your natural teeth. A dental crown is typically made of ceramic and is placed over an existing damaged tooth to protect it and restore it. However, dental crowns are also attached to dental implants and dental bridges to create realistic […]
Gold is a softer metal that has been used for centuries in dentistry from everything from a denture base to dental crowns dating back thousands of years [1]. Today, gold is still used to restore damaged teeth in some instances, and offers advantages that other filling materials can’t. When is gold used in dentistry, and why would […]
