How Can I Fix a Single Stained Tooth?
A single stained tooth can stand out and affect the overall appearance of your smile. It can often be caused by certain foods and drinks, tobacco use, and even the natural aging process. Fortunately, there are several cosmetic dentistry options available to restore a more uniform, radiant look. At North Scottsdale Dental Studio, our dentists offer a range of quality treatments that can brighten a patient’s smile, either in our office or from the convenience of your home. Popular whitening […]
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What Should I Do if My Tooth Gets Knocked Out?
Dental accidents can happen in a split second, whether it’s from a fall, getting hit playing sports, or another injury. To alleviate the effects of this trauma, restorative options like dental crowns can correct damage that may come from a chip or broken tooth. In some cases, the dental trauma is more severe and a tooth may be completely dislodged. In situations where a tooth has been fully knocked out, here are steps to follow immediately: 1. React quickly and […]
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How To Fix A Chipped Tooth
Chipping a tooth can be painful and frustrating, and in order to fix this problem, you’ll probably need to take a trip to the dentist. With nearly 20 years in practice, Dr. Todd Mabry has extensive experience treating teeth that have become damaged in a variety of ways, including minor to severe chips. When it comes to treating your chipped or cracked tooth, there are four primary options: tooth-colored filling, dental bonding, dental crowns, or porcelain veneers. Each has a […]
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CEREC® Crowns vs. Lab-Made Crowns
In the past, patients in need of a dental crown would need to schedule two visits with their dentist to complete their final tooth restoration. This allowed for the dentist to work with a lab technician for the fabrication of the new crown. As dental technology has continued to advance over the years, the sophisticated system known as CEREC® has allowed dentists to offer crowns in just a single visit. CEREC is a type of CAD/CAM machine that makes planning […]
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How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
Porcelain dental crowns are used to restore the form and function of a tooth that has been damaged, decayed, or weakened in some other way. As such a common tooth restoration, many patients wonder how long they can expect their porcelain crown to last. In most cases, crowns can last for a decade or longer when cared for properly. However, it is not uncommon for the restoration to need to be replaced or recemented after several years of wear and […]
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