Question: What is Implant Dentistry?

Answer: The introduction of implant dentistry has laid the foundation for a new level of the care and service that accomplishes today what was thought impossible only a few years ago. It is the most advanced therapy available to replace missing or lost teeth. Dental implants not only enable one to regain their confidence and psychologically be able to enjoy and active lifestyle, but they can improve your smile, help you once again enjoy chewing all the foods you like and help to restore your facial structure and youthful appearance. Implant dentistry and bone regeneration are among the recent miracles of modern medicine. Their impact on the field of dentistry ranks up there with the introduction of the local anesthetic Novocain ( developed in in 1904), and the air-driven turbine drill (introduced in 1957). With adequate time ad proper planning great things can be accomplished.

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Hundreds of people have submitted questions already, and to get the answers out, before the updates become available, they will be answered here, on our Blog. Here is a question that many people are curious about:

Question: Why do teeth turn yellow?

Answer: Teeth can turn yellow for a variety of reasons, including:

• Aging (years of cumulative stain and the wear of the outer, white enamel layer of the teeth over time)

• Heavy consumption foods and beverages that are more likely to stain (including: red wine, dark teas, coffee, vegetable juices, hot chocolate, soy sauce, etc.)

• Smoking

• Poor oral hygiene (which creates a thick coat of a yellowing plaque or tartar)

• Heavy Grinding (which can wear away the enamel to reveal the yellower layer of tooth structure beneath)

Please note that the most common cause of this yellowing is due to poor brushing, which builds up this plaque and tartar, which is more likely to hold the stain than the tooth’s enamel. Once the teeth are cleaned, the yellow often disappears. Whitening is only effective for brightening the enamel itself, and will not do anything for teeth that are not properly cleaned.

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