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You may still have old silver amalgam, metal colored fillings. Many people do. You may be wondering why you should go to the trouble of having them replaced, especially if they are in the back of your mouth. The benefits of replacing your old fillings with tooth colored fillings go far beyond looks.
Before we get into the more serious details of how tooth colored fillings can save your teeth and possibly your health, let’s talk about how they affect your appearance. Silver amalgam fillings start out bright and shiny, and your may be small. Over time, however, they tarnish and darken. They can eventually stain your teeth. Even if they are in the back of your mouth people see them when you talk and laugh. What they typically see are not bright, shiny bits of metal in the back of your mouth, but glimpses of dark spots that look like rotten, decayed teeth.
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It is almost impossible to maintain your teeth well enough to have a naturally dazzling white smile throughout your lifetime. There are many reasons why this is unattainable, and many of the factors involved are not related to the kinds of food you eat on a daily basis.
“Many of my patients don’t realize that stained or discolored teeth is not just a result of drinking coffee too much or smoking,” says Dr. Dennis Ikuta, a cosmetic dentist in Reedley, California. “There are many causes of stained or discolored teeth, including genetics, medications, and diseases in addition to foods, drinks, and tobacco use.”
Genetics, Aging and Tooth Enamel
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Cosmetic dentistry is an area of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of a person's teeth, mouth and smile. Cosmetic dentistry may also provide restorative benefits. For example, dental fillings are a common procedure used to treat decayed teeth. Previously, most dental fillings were made of gold, amalgam (silver), and other materials that left obvious dark spots on the teeth. Today, dental fillings fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry because patients can select fillings made of porcelain or composite materials that closely match the color of your teeth, which helps to maintain the natural appearance of your teeth and smile.
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When you meet someone, you smile and say hello. This means the whiteness of your teeth is one of the first things people are likely to notice about you. To avoid making a terrible impression right away, we would all like to have whiter teeth, but with all the options available—the number seems to grow every day—how can we select the Anaheim Hills 
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A ground-breaking non-surgical treatment device for treating gum disease has been cleared for general use by the FDA. Developed by a St. Louis dentist after more than 20 years of research and testing, the Perio Protect Method(TM) utilizes a patented medical device (Perio Tray(TM))that delivers antimicrobial medication directly to the source of infection.
The device consists of customized trays that fit comfortably over the teeth and are worn at home for minutes each day. Their unique design permits doctor chosen medications to surround and remain in the periodontal pocket long enough to kill bacteria and modify the protein biofilm on the teeth, making it easy to remove calculus and tarter. Worn as a supplement to regular brushing and flossing, the treatments are modified as healing occurs. Once the disease is under control, patients use the Perio Protect(TM) system as their long-term homecare regimen to prevent a reoccurrence.
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David Letterman has one. So does Chris Rock. But, for most people, there’s nothing funny about having a gap-toothed smile. When your teeth have wide spaces between them, you’ll find yourself embarrassed to talk, laugh, or enjoy life the way you should.
A Natural, Healthy-Looking Smile
Gaps can occur between any of your teeth, on both the top and bottom rows. They’re usually genetic, although they can also occur because of injury. Gaps can be quite embarrassing. They are – rightly or wrongly – often associated with poor dental hygiene. Aside from being aesthetically unappealing, gaps between teeth are also a breeding ground for bacteria, and can be the precursor to a host of dental problems, like gingivitis and cavities.
