Has your dentist told you that you need a scaling and planing? It may not sound like the most pleasant of things to have done – however, it is a very commonly recommended procedure and can be a very important step in having healthy teeth and gums! Why would I need a scaling and planing? Although …
If you have a damaged tooth, you might think it isn’t really a big deal as long as it’s still working. However, not taking care of a damaged tooth can actually lead to very big problems, but a crown is a great solution to repair your tooth. Read on for some benefits of getting a crown! What …
Constant tooth grinding (also known as “bruxism”) is a serious problem and it can cause serious issues – and yet you may not even realize you grind your teeth! Read on for signs that you grind your teeth, the problems it can cause, and what you can do about it. Why do people grind their teeth? …
You probably know at least one person with an oral piercing – they are quite popular nowadays. But if you are thinking about getting one, you should know that oral piercings can cause damage to your teeth, both cosmetically and from a health standpoint. Damage caused by oral piercings An oral piercing – that is, one in …
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In other blogs here at Pound Ridge, we’ve addressed why we hate to see patients not replace a missing tooth or two. Sure, you may think no one sees the missing tooth if it’s a molar. And it’s only a missing tooth, right? Ah, but missing teeth create gaps in your smile, and the teeth …
You seal your deck. You may seal your driveway. But what about your child’s teeth? They need some help, especially back in the fissures of the molars, to keep out the bacteria that is the start of decay. To help, we provide dental sealants at Pound Ridge Cosmetic Dentistry. And considering that pillowcase full of …
No one has perfect teeth. Most of us have some discoloration, a chip here or there, an oddly shaped tooth, even a gap between a couple teeth. For minor cosmetic defects, dental bonding at Pound Ridge Cosmetic Dentistry is a great solution. Dental bonding uses a resin material made from a combination of ceramic and …
If you’re over 30, you’re likely to have at least one silver spot in one of your molars. A silver amalgam filling. As their name implies, a filling is used to fill in the space where decayed tooth matter was removed. Since the 1800s the material of choice for fillings was silver amalgam. That was …
Crowns are all the rage these days. Whether it’s royal weddings or royal babies, The Crown on Netflix or the crown on that creepy Burger King, it seems Americans can’t get enough of our former monarchy. At Pound Ridge Cosmetic Dentistry, we’re more into another sort of crown, the tooth lifesaver kind. Sometimes a crown …
