Dental crowns are among the oldest and most trusted dental restorations around today. The first crowns appeared almost 2,000 years ago, and were crafted from gold by the wealthy Etruscans, who inhabited the hills of ancient Italy. Throughout history, other metals became popular, including silver and platinum, and today’s crowns are typically made from lifelike… Read more »
Posts By: Dr. Thanasi Loukas, DMD
What to Look for in a Toothpaste
Hopefully, you’ve done it all your life, but the fact that you’re used to brushing and flossing your teeth every day doesn’t mean you automatically do it right every time. Little things, like how much pressure you apply to the brush and what kind of toothpaste you use, can influence the success of your daily… Read more »
Building Sturdier Bridges to Better Dental Health
Not every consequence of tooth loss is easily recognizable. You might notice the empty spaces left in your smile, but you can’t see the empty sockets in your jawbone where the tooth’s root used to rest. You also won’t immediately notice the resorption that occurs in your jawbone following the loss of your tooth’s roots,… Read more »
Take Better Care of Your Teeth at Home
Ideally, you should only visit the dentist twice a year, for your biannual dental checkups and cleanings. If you practice good enough hygiene at home, then a professional cleaning and thorough inspection should see your smile through good health until your next visit. To help you make the most of your home hygiene routine, Dr…. Read more »
Beat Bad Breath for Good
Your initial instinct may be to hide it, but you can’t conceal your bad breath for long. In fact, ignoring the cause of it can allow bad breath to grow worse, especially if it’s a chronic condition. Your best bet for ridding yourself of the burden is to track down why your breath remains offensive… Read more »
Quiz Yourself on Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are among the most popular cosmetic dental techniques available, and for good reason. Made from super-thin, semi-translucent ceramic, dental veneers are custom-made “shells” that can be bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth. Since placing veneers requires a minimal amount of preparation, they’re often a preferred treatment over dental crowns for patients… Read more »
How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth, and Why You Should
Think your occasional teeth-grinding habit is harmless? Think again. Though healthy teeth are completely surrounded by highly-resistant tooth enamel, the protective layer is only strong enough to take so much abuse. Grinding them together can wear down your enamel, change the shape of your teeth’s surfaces, and lead to a host of subsequent, and potentially… Read more »
What Does Jaw Pain Mean?
Do you notice a clicking or popping noise when you open and close your jaw? Is the sound accompanied by pain and difficult movement? TMJ disorder, an inclusive term for conditions that affect your jaw’s joints and muscles, can often be more subtle than a toothache. Nevertheless, it often generates varying levels of jaw pain… Read more »
How Do You Treat Gum Disease?
Knowing the dangers of gum disease, you might be more inclined to seek treatment if it develops; but what does that treatment entail? Gum disease is an infection involving bacteria nestled between your gums and teeth. As a result, your gums become inflamed and separate from your teeth, destroying your gums and the underlying jawbone… Read more »
Five Important Benefits of Teeth Bonding
Sometimes, your smile doesn’t need much to improve its appearance. A small chip on your tooth, a stubborn stain, or maybe a dental restoration that mars your tooth’s appearance, can often be rectified with a small amount of white composite resin. Known as teeth bonding or a white filling (depending on how it’s used), composite… Read more »
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