Posts in Month: January 2024

Did an Ultra Sonic Scaler Fracture My Porcelain Veneer?

Question submitted by: Benny I had a cleaning with a magnetostrictive ultrasonic cleaner. Within days of that cleaning one of my porcelain veneers has fractured. Could the ultrasonic cleaner have done this? I’ve been very careful about taking care of them so this does not make sense. Benny Dear Benny, This is a great question […]

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are the best alternative to conventional dentures or partials for replacing missing teeth. Placed in the upper or lower jawbone, dental implants function as anchors for prosthetic replacement teeth. A dental implant resembles a small screw, typically 3.0 mm to 5.0 mm in diameter. Dental implants are usually made of titanium — a […]

I Can’t Stand the Smell of My Husband’s Dental Implants

Question Submitted by Felicity: I am about to lose my mind. My husband got those teeth in a day dental implants. He has the provisionals on right now and I swear his mouth smells like rubber. I can’t even sleep in the same bed with him. I told his dentist about this and feel that […]

Helping Patients Overcome Dental Anxiety

Do You Have Dental Anxiety? Do you feel anxious about going to a dental appointment? Does the thought of a dentist working on your teeth make you cringe? Are you afraid of dentists? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Between 50% and 80% of U.S. adults feel some degree […]