Here at New Prague Gentle Dental Care, our team of dental restoration specialists understand just how important your smile’s appearance is for the quality of your social interactions. For people suffering multiple cosmetic imperfections in their smile, Dr. Gregory Dvorak might recommend dental veneers. For a single tooth, or one that lacks sufficient healthy tooth enamel to mount a dental... read more »
A dental crown is a relatively common dental restoration solution that is used by Dr. Gregory Dvorak to address any number of dental issues. It is essentially a replica of a tooth’s tooth enamel layer. They are commonly made from porcelain, gold, or a metallic alloy. Crowns are most often called for to repair a tooth suffering from a large... read more »
If you have a damaged tooth, you probably know that you should have the issue addressed—but did you know that there are a number of things you should consider doing if you’d like to protect the health of your teeth? For instance, did you know that a crown is an option you can consider? You see, crowns are especially useful... read more »
If you have a bad habit of nibbling on objects like pencils, pens, or ice, it will greatly increase your chances of chipping one or more teeth. This is also true if you participate in contact sports without wearing a quality mouthguard or if you grind your teeth at night. Most chips are limited to the enamel layer of a... read more »
The enamel layer of your teeth is very strong. In rare instances, though it is possible for hard fall or a blow to the face to fracture of otherwise damage a tooth. A severely fractured tooth can rarely be repaired by a simple filling. Even if the fracture doesn’t extend deep into the pulp of the tooth, you will still... read more »
When dental implants first appeared on the oral health care scene, they were primarily used to replace a single missing tooth. Over the course of the past two decades, dental implant technology has continued to evolve. Now dental implants can also be used in a variety of applications, including anchoring a bridge to restore multiple lost teeth. While the bridge... read more »