Be Sure to Contact Your Orthodontist
If a bracket pops or breaks off, be sure to contact your orthodontist immediately. If you leave the bracket off for a day or two, other parts of your braces may get damaged, and your treatment may be set back considerably.
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Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic — or CEREC® — crowns are a type of dental restoration that can be provided to a patient in a single day. Unlike typical crowns that must be made in a lab separate from the dentist’s office, these restorations are created with an in-house machine after the affected tooth…
When a tooth is damaged beyond repair, a CEREC® crown is one treatment option available to restore its function and appearance. Like a traditional crown, a CEREC® crown is a cap that fits over the tooth. However, it offers its own unique advantages compared to a traditional crown while protecting the tooth in the same…
Gum disease treatment is an important part of comprehensive oral healthcare. A family dentist can address gum issues when they first appear, which can preserve your smile and improve your overall oral health. These dental professionals offer a variety of gum disease treatment options based on the stage and severity of the condition.Gum disease, medically…
CEREC® (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) restorations are convenient and accurate procedures. Each CEREC treatment has a traditional equivalent, which takes longer to complete. This new way of getting dental restorations can be an advantage to many patients. If you want to know the reasons when to advise a CEREC restoration, here are the…