Posted by: Dental Associates of West Michigan Steven M. Conlon D.D.S. & James P.M. Vincelj D.D.S.
Dentistry can be traced back thousands of years ago, about 7000 BC, and as time goes by, this field has evolved. Many tools have been invented and techniques have been improved. These modern tools and techniques provide healthier teeth and better teeth protection.
The utilization of dental implants is one of those recommended procedures being used in the field dentistry. Before this was ...
Posted by: Dental Associates of West Michigan Steven M. Conlon D.D.S. & James P.M. Vincelj D.D.S.
All of us hope for a brighter, whiter and that movie star-like smile. Who wouldn’t want that? It is all thanks to modern cosmetic dentistry that pearly white teeth can be achieved. By far, teeth whitening have become the most popular cosmetic dental procedure. With a variety of cosmetic dental procedures and products, we can all have pearly whites.
A bright smile with white teeth is the first thing that ...
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For years, dental flaws such as unevenly shaped, crooked, dull, stained, discolored teeth are causes of embarrassment or perhaps disappointment for most of us. In the past years, people could not do anything about it so they decided to leave it as they are, although they are unsightly. We are lucky nowadays that there are lots of various options to correct the dental flaws each of us ...
Posted by: Dental Associates of West Michigan Steven M. Conlon D.D.S. & James P.M. Vincelj D.D.S.
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. It is an ideal option for people who lost their teeth or tooth due to an injury, trauma, or dental problems. Implants do not rely on adjacent teeth for support that is why they are better for saving the tooth. It provides a sturdy base for permanent ...
Posted by: Dental Associates of West Michigan Steven M. Conlon D.D.S. & James P.M. Vincelj D.D.S.
Dental crowns are placed as covering on the tooth to restore its size and shape and to improve its appearance and strength. They are restorations that protect cracked or damaged teeth preserves its functionality.
Why do we need dental crowns?
In the following situations, a dental crown may be needed:
Posted by: Dental Associates of West Michigan Steven M. Conlon D.D.S. & James P.M. Vincelj D.D.S.
Dental cleaning or Prophylaxis is a method of removing tartar and plaque deposits that have accumulated on the teeth’s surface and adjacent gum tissues over time. Below are reasons why it is important to have regular dental cleaning.
To keep our teeth healthy
Tooth loss can be caused by having gum diseases. To avoid tooth, we need to keep our teeth healthy by brushing, flossing, ...
Posted by: Dental Associates of West Michigan Steven M. Conlon D.D.S. & James P.M. Vincelj D.D.S.
Fact:
Your cosmetic dentist has more than one way to fill in your missing teeth. There are the dental bridges, partial or full, permanent or temporary, but there are also newer techniques such as dental implants that are gaining in popularity. Dental implants can be looked at as a “prosthetic” tooth, and have more than proven themselves a good choice for their comfort and stability.
Fact:
Posted by: Dental Associates of West Michigan Steven M. Conlon D.D.S. & James P.M. Vincelj D.D.S.
We all want to smile like we mean it, and be proud of our smile 
and white, healthy-appearing teeth. We can do it, too, with some simple steps, such as brushing and flossing for starters:
Posted by: Dental Associates of West Michigan Steven M. Conlon D.D.S. & James P.M. Vincelj D.D.S.
If you are looking for perfectly aligned, white and bright shapely teeth, you need look no further than for this cosmetic treatment of choice. The natural-looking, almost translucent quality of porcelain can give your smile that natural and complete appearance, and keep you smiling! Porcelain veneers are deemed a cosmetic dentistry treatment, as they enhance your appearance, just as cosmetics do.
Your need might be a chipped or cracked tooth, ...
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They don’t need surrounding teeth for support….
They are permanent, not temporary…..
They are stronger, and will stand up to any food to chew……
What’s not to like?! Dental implants are basically a tooth prosthesis that can possibly be your best choice for a replacement for a ...
