Although their popularity has largely given way for improved, tooth-colored composite resin, metal fillings still hold a significant place in restorative dentistry. For instance, teeth that absorb the most pressure from your bite, like molars, might require a durable metal filling instead of a softer resin one. Still, many patients have amalgam in teeth that… Read more »
Posts By: Dr. Thanasi Loukas, DMD
How to Reshape Your Smile, Literally
Your smile doesn’t take up much surface area on your face, but it’s still one of your most dominant facial features (next to your eyes). Because of the limited space, cosmetic dental techniques focus on achieving maximum results with minimal need to alter healthy tooth structure. If the size or shape of one or more… Read more »
Good News! Gum Disease is Controllable
You probably know that gum disease can be prevented, but did you know that once it develops, it becomes a permanent condition? The disease begins with an infection, known as gingivitis, that develops when bacteria overwhelm your gum tissues. At first, gingivitis does little more than irritate your gums, but in time, your gum tissue… Read more »
Porcelain Veneers Can Probably Fix That
Since every tooth is only a single part of the same smile, any deviations in size, shape, or color from the teeth around it may upset your entire smile’s appearance. If more than one tooth needs a cosmetic touchup, then altering them to create your perfect smile might seem challenging. In most cases, Dr. Maria… Read more »
Test Your Knowledge of Gum Disease
Gum disease isn’t the most common dental disease (that accolade belongs to tooth decay). It isn’t particularly difficult to prevent or treat, either. On the contrary, the main reason gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss is that people neglect, or fail to realize, the warning signs. By the time many patients… Read more »
How Does Your Mouth React to Missing Teeth?
It’s no secret how tooth loss can make your mouth look. Most patients agree that a smile full of teeth is more attractive than one that’s marred by the gaps of missing teeth. However, it’s not always obvious how the loss can affect the rest of your oral health, including the teeth that remain and… Read more »
Why Implant Dentures Don’t Become Loose
Patients who’ve lost all of their teeth on one or both of their dental ridges and rely on dentures to fulfill their smile may wonder if there’s a way to stop their dentures from slipping. When first crafted, dentures should fit snugly over your gums, but after a while, they may begin to lose their… Read more »
Implants vs. Dental Bridges
Eating and smiling should be enjoyable activities. For many people, they are, but for many others, biting and chewing food or showing off their entire smile isn’t as simple, or as fun, as usual. When you’ve lost one or more teeth, replacing them is vital to restoring your smile’s beauty and ability to function, which… Read more »
What We Do at a Dental Cleaning
Though dental care often means different things to different people, one service all patients should undergo is a dental cleaning and examination, which you should attend at least once every six months. Your dental cleanings allow Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas to periodically remove harmful plaque and tartar from your teeth to prevent the… Read more »
Your Teeth are What You Eat
Every time you eat a meal, or sip a beverage, your teeth are the first part of your body to make contact with the substance. As such, it shouldn’t surprise you to learn that what you eat has a big influence on your smile. If you’re a habitual coffee-drinker, then over time, the dark liquid… Read more »
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