The quality of your smile is a major factor in your self-confidence. When the smile’s appearance is flawed, your self-esteem can suffer too. Thin shells of porcelain, known as veneers, offer a relatively easy fix for addressing imperfections in the smile. Porcelain veneers can help to...
By design, we all play host to millions of bacteria in our mouths. The bacteria reside in a sticky film called plaque that builds up on our teeth. These pesky bacteria thrive on sugary foods and drinks in our diets and produce acids that destroy...
With the advancements in dental technology, dental implants represent a modern and high quality option for tooth replacement. In a perfect world, no one would ever lose even a single tooth. In reality, tooth loss occurs more often than we’d like to admit. There are...
Stained teeth are one of the most common problems that cause people to become embarrassed about their smiles. Fortunately, this problem is also one of the easiest to treat. Causes of Stained Teeth Many things can cause teeth to become stained or discolored. Food and beverages are...
Crooked teeth can be a minor issue, adding just a bit of personality to your smile, or they can be an example of severe misalignment, making your smile unattractive. In addition to being unattractive, severely misaligned teeth can lead to a variety of other issues,...
The root canal has such a bad reputation that the phrase, “I’d rather have a root canal,” has seeped into the English language as a way of showing an activity is so undesired that this much-maligned procedure would be preferable. In reality, though, the root canal...
If you are considering orthodontics for yourself or for your teen, you may be wondering about the options that are currently available. Most patients are familiar with the traditional method of orthodontics, which utilizes a system of metal bands, wires, and brackets to straighten the...
Dental emergencies can happen at any time, and to anyone. Causes of dental emergencies can range from falls to automobile accidents to sports injuries. In all cases, the better prepared you are, the less likely you are to lose a tooth to a dental injury. Who...
No one's smile is absolutely perfect. Many small imperfections exist in your smile, and others can develop as you get older or as you experience decay, injuries, or other issues that affect the look of your teeth. What is a Smile Makeover? A smile makeover is a...
To best answer this question, it is important to know what a root canal is and why you would need to have a root canal. Our dentistry team serving San Antonio would perform a root canal on a tooth in an effort to repair and save...