Porcelain veneer resists stains. The primary purpose of porcelain veneer is to cover the outside of the tooth and change its shape. A porcelain veneer can be customized and crafted individually. It is used mostly for cosmetic enhancements. An overbite can be horizontal or vertical. Some patients exhibit both signs. The goal of using a…
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars which emerge during the age between 15 – 25. As these teeth are the last to appear, these are taken as signs of maturity and hence called wisdom teeth. Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure wherein the dentist or oral surgeon removes your wisdom…
Wisdom teeth are the remnants from our prehistoric ‘hunter and gatherer’ past. Just like the appendix, another vestigial organ, it is a proof of human evolution. Wisdom teeth were used by our prehistoric ancestors to chew raw roots, nuts and meat. Wisdom teeth generally appear during the late teen or in the early twenties. As these are…
Losing a tooth at an early age or later on in life can be problematic for many reasons. Tooth loss can occur due to decay when the crown detaches from the root and falls off and the root wears away with time. Accidents or trauma to the tooth can also cause it to break off…
