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Smile Design Options

September 05, 2008 @ 11:27 PM — by unknown
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It comes as no surprise to say that your smile is the most telling part of your face. It can communicate friendliness, youth, happiness, and help create a great first impression in both professional and personal situations. So what does one do with embarrassing teeth, or an otherwise less-than-perfect smile? With advances in the technology behind cosmetic dentistry, it is now possible to recreate and beautify your smile, restoring the luster of your teeth, and self-confidence, in the process. Dr. Samson offers procedures such as teeth whitening in Miami to help create beautiful smiles for his patients. What is Smile Design? For those dissatisfied with the current state of their smile, cosmetic dentistry can help. A simple consultation with a dental professional can yield a thorough assessment of what works about your smile, and perhaps more importantly, what can be improved. Discoloration of the teeth, excessively short or long teeth, chipping, gaps and spaces, crooked teeth, overlap

Dental Implant Procedure: The Permanent Solution for Missing Teeth

September 05, 2008 @ 11:24 PM — by unknown
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Normally, the dental implant treatment procedure involves two phases. In the first phase, your mouth and teeth are completely examined with the help of your dental and medical history, and then by a periodontist who specializes in gum disease (this can also be done by a surgeon who performs oral surgery). A CT scan and x-rays are produced to study your bone density and the shape of the jaw. The placement of the implant or of the artificial tooth depends on your health and the number of teeth. Phase two is the procedure itself. During the procedure, the patient is given a slight sedative before the surgery. When the sedative is doing its job the surgery begins.  An incision is made in the gums where the implant has to be placed. After this, the implant, made of titanium or titanium alloy, will be placed in the exposed jawbone. Titanium, being an inert metal, is considered to be the best choice for a dental implant as it is a well-accepted solution by the body as it fuses well into th

What is TMJ?

September 05, 2008 @ 11:15 PM — by unknown
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The temporo-mandibular joint, or TMJ for short, is the name of the joint where the lower jaw, or mandible, joins the temporal bone of the skull, directly in front of the ears at the sides of the head. Similar to the knee joint, a small bit of cartilage separates these bones. Throughout the course of a normal day, we use the TMJ joint hundreds of times, each time we chew, talk, swallow, etc. With this many important, frequent, and easily taken for granted motions, the TMJ, a complex joint to say the least, absorbs perhaps more use and movement than any other joint in the human body. Miami TMJ treatment is available at The Dental Office of Stephen A. Samson, D.M.D. for patients who are suffering from the painful side effects of TMJ disorder. TMJ Symptoms Due to the frequency of use with this joint, patients experiencing trouble or discomfort in this area will find a great deal of potential pain on a consistent basis. Related to problems with the TMJ, patients may experience neck and he

Why Get Porcelain Veneers?

September 05, 2008 @ 11:10 PM — by unknown
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Cosmetic dentistry is making headway in providing relief to curious and anxious patients. Everyone realizes the importance of a beautiful smile. However, there are many unfortunate patients who are too afraid to get their teeth problems fixed or feel the treatment is too expensive. Their teeth can be stained, chipped, broken, or irregular in shape, size, and alignment. Quick, painless, and cost-effective solutions to these types of problems are available through advanced treatments such as porcelain veneers in Miami. What are porcelain veneers? One of the most effective cosmetic dentistry solutions available today is the placement of porcelain or dental veneers. Veneers are basically shells made out of porcelain. The shells are bound to the existing teeth to cover existing cosmetic teeth issues. The process is safe and effective. Many major and minor cosmetic problems can be solved using this process. You only have to visit your dentist a few times to have your porcelain veneers plac

What is Restorative Dentistry?

September 05, 2008 @ 10:58 PM — by unknown
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Restorative dentistry refers to the crown and bridgework performed by a dentist in the interest of replacing or reconstructing decayed or damaged teeth. Typically, a crown is used when a single tooth has been damaged and needs to be replaced or otherwise repaired, in order to return it to its original form. On the contrary, a bridge is used to repair and restore one or more teeth. With the use of dental resins, these replacement techniques are permanent, as the crown or bridge is cemented in place in the mouth. Miami dentist, Dr. Stephen Samson offers an array of reconstructive procedures designed to restore the health and function of even the most damaged smiles. Restorative Dentistry Techniques While cosmetic dentistry aims to improve the appearance of damaged smiles, restorative dentistry generally involves the use of procedures whose aim is to restore the function of problematic teeth, which may be lost, decaying, or otherwise damaged. The techniques are varied, and include dentu