So your watching your favorite TV show and snacking on some popcorn and…BOOM…you feel something larger than a popcorn kernel in your mouth! Much to your disappointment, it is your tooth that has fractured. This can happen to teeth when they are weakened by decay. You may or may not be in pain. What if it is a front tooth? This is a very common emergency. (more…)
Mihran Asinmaz, DMD
Whitening Tetracycline Stained Teeth
February 22, 2015
Tetracycline stained teeth used to be be impossible to treat with traditional whitening systems. These darkened teeth were usually treated cosmetically with porcelain veneers to mask the underlying blue and grey deep stains. (more…)
Why Are My Child’s Adult Teeth Coming in Yellow?
January 7, 2015
“I have a loose tooth!”
It’s oddly exciting when children begin to show the first signs of a loose tooth. Parents and kids look forward to the first baby teeth falling out, because each lost tooth is a sign of healthy growth.
But sometimes, parents may notice that their child’s newly emerging adult teeth appear to have a yellow tint. It’s natural to be concerned when the color of a child’s permanent teeth aren’t the bright white you expect. Parents may be concerned that their kids aren’t brushing well enough, causing plaque build up or worse… cavities! (more…)
What Are These Black Lines Around My Teeth and Gums?
December 2, 2014
I routinely get asked “what are these black lines around my teeth and gums? I hate it!” What most patients are referring to is the unsightly color of the metal underneath their dental crown. There are many different materials that can be used in fabricating dental crowns and this particular crown, the porcelain fused to metal (or PFM), has a dark band around the margin of the crown where it meets your tooth. Over time, your gums may recede from this junction and make this black line become more evident. Today’s dentistry has advanced to the point where we can use all ceramic, tooth-colored crowns that contain no metal at all. There will never be a black line around your tooth and gums, even if the gums should show slight recession over time. They blend in beautifully with the teeth around them and they are just as strong and in some cases stronger than the traditional PFM crown. (more…)
Teeth in a Day
October 31, 2014
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could have your bad teeth removed and replaced with dental implants and teeth the same day? With today’s advances in dental materials and technology, it is entirely possible to have unrestorable teeth removed and have an implant-retained temporary prosthesis placed all in the same appointment. This treatment option is typically referred to as “teeth in a day”. (more…)
Dental Implant Dentures Can “Lock Down” Your Denture!
October 20, 2014
One of the biggest complaints from denture wearers is the the fear of their denture falling out while eating and speaking. Sure, there are adhesives like Polygrip or Fixadent that you can place into the denture to help with loosening issues. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could just get rid of the “gunk” (like some patients like to refer to it as)? (more…)
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
August 8, 2014
Dental implants are the best solutions to replace non-restorable (badly decayed) and missing teeth. It is without question one of the greatest advances in dentistry. The joy that a patient experiences after years of wearing removable dentures to finally having a full compliment of teeth is one of the more rewarding aspects of my job. This is just one example of the beauty of dental implants. I have other examples listed here for more answers regarding implant services we can provide you. (more…)
How to Stop Bad Breath in its Tracks
June 19, 2014
Can you remember the last time you had an uncomfortable conversation with a close talker? Most people associate bad breath with onions and garlic, and many times it is just a single occurrence. Bad breath, or halitosis, however, is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for people to seek dental care—behind tooth decay and periodontal disease (gum disease).
The Negative Effects of Dry Mouth on your Teeth
April 22, 2014
Dry Mouth – Xerostomia
Many common medications have the side effect of causing dry mouth (xerostomia), which can adversely affect oral health. Dry mouth is a recipe for disaster. Our saliva contains natural antibodies which help fight off bacteria, and decreased salivary flow limits the number of antibodies available and will put you at a higher risk of developing tooth decay and periodontal disease.
Remember, if your mouth often feels dry, then it’s possible that you may already have some level of dry mouth.
Grinding and Clenching
March 31, 2014
Have you ever looked at your teeth and wondered “are my teeth actually getting smaller?” Grinding (bruxism) and clenching is highly destructive to the teeth and periodontal (gum and bone) structures that support them. This doesn’t happen overnight. It is a cummulative affect that may take years to progress to the point where you actually notice the destruction. Even then, some people don’t realize that the destruction is something preventable.
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