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Tips for Choosing Your Cosmetic Dentist
Undergoing cosmetic dentistry is a big decision especially if it involves altering the overall look and function of your teeth and gums. Your oral function and aesthetics affect your daily life in major ways so you have to make sure that your number one partner in this endeavor—your cosmetic dentist—is highly qualified and reliable for the job. What criteria should you consider for your cosmetic dentist? What questions should... -
Dental Crowns: Who needs them?
A dental crown, also sometimes known as dental cap, is a type of cosmetic dentistry fix wherein the remaining part of a broken or decayed tooth is covered. This is done for aesthetic purposes, and to restore the size, shape and functionality of the tooth. Dental crowns are also known as tooth caps or porcelain jackets. Dental crowns become permanent once applied to the tooth. Unlike a dental filling,...