Donald L. Iman DDS Inc

One of the benefits of professional tooth whitening is that the treatments typically only take an hour. Not only does this save you time, but it can also minimize your risk of experiencing tooth sensitivity.

Dental implants can be an option for people of all ages. In adolescents this procedure if possible after puberty when the jaw has stopped growing which is typically around 16 for girls and 18 for boys.

Did you know that plaque will regrow on completely clean teeth within three-to-four hours of brushing? Be sure to take this into consideration when thinking about how often you need to brush and floss your teeth, but be sure to floss, brush, and rinse at least twice daily.

Dental implants are usually made of titanium, as titanium has been proven to be the most effective and safe replacement for the foundation of the natural tooth, the tooth root. Dental implants are placed in the bone of the jaw and are fused with natural bone so as to create stability and sturdiness for your replacement teeth.

Have you ever felt a slight twinge of pain in one of your teeth? Even if it’s very minor, you should still have it checked out. It might take an x-ray to pinpoint a crack, which can be smoothed or filled and help you avoid a potential root canal later on.

Dr. Leonard Linkow is sometimes called the father of the modern implant dentistry. He first started installing implants in 1952. By the time he retired in 2002, he'd placed somewhere over 20,000 implants in patients and helped revolutionize the industry.

Dentures and bridges can easily move around or click during a lot of standard activities, like eating, talking, smiling, laughing, yawning, or coughing. Since dental implants are fixed in place with your jaw, you don't have to worry about them slipping or making noises.

Dental implants not only improve a person’s appearance, but also their oral health as well. Surgically implanted into the mouth to mimic natural teeth, they can be used to replace either a singular missing tooth or several teeth.

Oral surgeons will install conventional or immediate complete dentures after they have removed teeth and allowed the gums to heal. Conventional dentures are put in shortly after the healing process is complete, usually three to four months after the teeth have been removed.

Are you experiencing discomfort when you bite or chew? If this includes a popping sound when opening or closing your mouth, and you have jaw tenderness, these could be symptoms of TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. This can be corrected through surgery.

Although porcelain veneers are immune to tooth decay, the uncovered parts of the teeth they’re attached to are not. Thus, it’s important to floss and brush diligently after meals, concentrating especially on those hard-to-reach places behind the veneer.

Oral surgeons often use dental implants to replace teeth or support and retain dentures. Implants are artificial tooth roots that are placed into and fused with the jaw bone. If bone is lacking in the area, a bone graft can be done to allow for implantation.

What is the first thing people notice about another person’s smile? According to a recent survey, the number-one thing people noticed when they looked at a person’s smile was the straightness of their teeth followed by whiteness and color of teeth.