Dental crowns come in lots of different substances, one of the extra popular being gold. Because gold is a malleable material virtually immune to erosion, it makes a great oral substance for replacing teeth. However, golden teeth have held different appeals across the years, and their suitability to replacing natural...
Read more » An attractive smile depends on a healthy oral foundation. Your day to day efforts, including brushing and flossing are the basics of a smile free from tooth decay and gum disease. Your pearly whites thrive when you brush them at least twice each day. Flossing typically needs to be done...
Read more » Sleep bruxism, a disorder that causes you to gnash or clench your teeth during sleep, can result in damaged teeth, jaw disorders and headaches. However, self-diagnosing bruxism can be difficult – it’s hard to tell what you’re doing while you’re asleep. For this reason, we recommend watching for the following...
Read more » When you visited your dentist for your routine cleaning and exam, you were told that you need to have a “deep cleaning,” which is also referred to as scaling and root planing. But what is a deep cleaning? Our dentist and team at E.G.I. Dental are happy to answer any...
Read more » Lasers and dentistry may not appear on the surface to be a match made in oral health care heaven, but given the precise nature of lasers and their ability to accomplish tasks assigned to them, it only makes sense that lasers are used to accomplish complex dentistry procedures that often...
Read more » Mouthwash can add just a little something to your oral hygiene routine. It can add extra protection to your smile by helping guard against decay, plaque, gingivitis, and bad breath. Mouthwash Containing Alcohol The amount of alcohol in mouthwash is small. The alcohol not only masks the taste of the...
Read more » For many people, visiting the dentist is a fun break from the routine of daily life. For other people, visiting the dentist can be an anxiety-inducing experience. If you have a phobia of dental visits, you can use the following four tips to fight your fears. Determine what’s causing your...
Read more » A filling is commonly used to repair a small dental fracture or an area of tooth enamel that has been compromised by bacterial tooth decay. While they are bonded securely to the surrounding tooth enamel and not directly vulnerable to bacteria, it is possible for a filling to experience trouble....
Read more » If you have a bad habit of putting off your routine dental exam at E.G.I. Dental, you are at increased risk of tooth decay. When a small cavity goes without treatment, it will gradually spread to compromise more and more of the surrounding tooth enamel. In time, the compromised area...
Read more » Dental veneers and dental crowns are cosmetic dentistry treatments at their finest. Not only are they designed to improve the look and function of your teeth, they are also extremely beneficial in creating an environment that improves your self-esteem, boosts your self-image, and enhances your standing in social circles. However,...
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