Crowns are basically caps or dental restorations that are fitted over teeth to change their appearance. Dental crowns can be made of several materials including porcelain, porcelain bonded to metal, ceramic and gold alloys. Crowns are used when teeth have been broken, decayed or worn out over time. Crowns act as strengthening material for the…
Medical and Dental Effects Associated with Missing Teeth The link between the loss of teeth from gum disease and the increased risk of stroke and heart attack has been well researched. When the teeth are lost, the damage the gum disease created doesn’t go away. The body has been permanently weakened. Research at the University of…
Are you suffering from missing teeth? There are numerous causes and even replacement options for missing teeth. Some of the causes of missing teeth may be congenital defects, cavities, and even poor dental hygiene that resulted in losing your teeth. Some of these replacement options may be dental crowns, dental bridges, dental implants, and even dentures.…