Making a Great First Impression... The Digital Way! When I make a crown or bridge on natural teeth or on dental implants I have to send a replica of the patient's teeth to my dental lab. They then have to make the crown or bridge I will place in my patient's mouth. The traditional way of doing that is with an "impression" (or mould) of the teeth. My lab then pours plaster into this to make a model of my patient's teeth. Then this is used to make the crown or bridge. This can be quite a mouth full and some people have a bit of difficulty waiting for the 2-3 minutes it takes for this "mould" to set in the mouth. This is still the way that 95% of the replication of teeth for dental work is done. Now there are digital scanners that basically photograph the teeth, convert the images to digital information that is then sent to the laboratory over the internet. Very 21st Century right? But that's not all. Click here to continue to our blog! |
Nutrition and Dentistry Foods with antioxidant qualities help your body to fight bacteria that cause tooth decay, while foods high in calcium strengthen teeth and bones. A well balanced diet is important in all aspects of your life ... including your oral health. Please ask us if you'd like more information on nutrition and your health. |
Are You Juicing? We're not suggesting a 'juice diet', rather replacing an over-the-counter drink or a light meal or snack. Adding a fresh juice into your daily diet can have amazing positive effects on your well-being. A fresh juice in the morning can offer a quick healthy alternative to a traditional toast, eggs and bacon, a midday juice can give you a refreshing boost of energy, while having a nutrient filled juice for dinner can free your body up to repair itself overnight rather than digest a heavy meal. Here are some of the many benefits of juicing: Click here |
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