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Losing a tooth as a kid means a visit from the tooth fairy with a sizable donation made under your pillow. However, when a tooth goes missing as an adult, it only means gaps in your smile and extensive dental work. As you peruse the Internet for tooth replacement solutions, the options seem endless. Which
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Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a chronic gum infection that can negatively affect the health of your gums, teeth, and jawbone. As the disease spreads throughout your mouth, it can cause chronic bad breath, tissue degeneration, pain and swelling, and tooth loss. If left untreated, it can even lead to serious systemic
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Porcelain dental veneers provide patients who are dissatisfied with their smile as a result of cosmetic imperfections the opportunity to dramatically enhance its appearance. This cosmetic dentistry treatment can address numerous issues at once, making it a popular choice amongst patients. Renowned Hollywood dentist, Dr. Charles Pincus first created dental veneers in the 1920s to
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Crooked and overlapping teeth are not just issues that affect children and teenagers. Even adults who had braces as an adolescent have difficulty maintaining their results and are plagued by the appearance of their teeth. Although many adults today are unhappy with their smiles, they avoid doing anything about it out of fear of looking
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Caring for your dentures doesn’t have to be complicated. Philadelphia dentist Dr. Len Tau explains how to keep your prosthetic teeth in tip-top shape. When it comes to maintaining your dentures, you should (almost) treat them as you would natural teeth. The major difference between cleaning natural and prosthetic teeth is the toothpaste. Dr. Tau
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Philadelphia dentist Dr. Len Tau recommends dental implants and implant-retained devices for patients with missing teeth. Unlike alternative restorations, dental implants stimulate bone to maintain a healthy, strong jaw. At a consultation, Dr. Tau inspects the condition of the jawbone and gums to determine if the patient is a good candidate for implant surgery. Implant-retained
Learn MoreDark-colored foods and beverages create external dental stains. These stains are removed through professional tooth whitening treatment, such as KöR® Deep Bleaching. Internal stains result from tobacco use, genetics, and tetracycline antibiotics. Most professional whitening procedures won’t remove internal stains. Philadelphia dentist Dr. Len Tau recommends porcelain veneers for teeth that don’t accept whitening agents.
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Say goodbye to multiple visits to the dentist’s office. Philadelphia dentist Dr. Len Tau has invested in CEREC same-day crowns so that patients can have a restoration designed and placed in a single dental visit. Ordinary crowns require more than one appointment. They also require that patients wear a temporary crown while the permanent one
Learn MoreIf you have lost a tooth, there are several reasons why you should have it replaced–but you may be wondering which tooth replacement option is right for you. The traditional choice is a crown and bridge, which uses the teeth surrounding a gap to support a replacement tooth. The more advanced option is a freestanding dental implant that
Learn MoreIf you’ve been thinking about improving your smile, you may have heard that dental veneers are the most comprehensive and versatile cosmetic dentistry treatment available. Veneers are a great option for a wide range of cosmetic flaws, and they give you the unique opportunity to design a brand new smile for yourself, if you so desire.
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