The ridges are also known as mamelons. They are rounded bumps on the edge of a tooth. Like the other parts of the tooth’s outer covering, they are made of enamel. In French, the word mamelon means “nipple.” It refers to the way each bump protrudes from a tooth. Ridges are Most Common on […]
Implant-supported bridges are nearly identical to traditional bridges in form; however, with dental implant-supported bridges, implant connectors are used as retainers instead of the patient’s crowned natural teeth. Just like its traditional counterpart, implant-supported bridges use crowns. The crowns are placed on connectors that have a similar shape to a natural tooth after it has […]
If you are unhappy with some imperfection about your smile, cosmetic dentistry offers a world of options to help you. Dental veneers are one of the most straightforward options for correcting smile issues, but there are so many myths about this cosmetic dental treatment. Here are a few of the ongoing myths and the facts […]
Do you have sleep apnea? You are not alone – about 18 million adults in the United States have this potentially serious sleep disorder, according to the National Sleep Foundation. If you have sleep apnea, your breathing stops and starts several times each night. The pauses in breathing can last 10 seconds or longer, and […]
“I brush my teeth twice a day and floss once daily. Do I need professional teeth cleaning?” Our dentist hears this question quite often, especially from busy patients who don’t want to spend any more time in a dentist’s chair than they have to. While many of our patients do take very good care of […]
