How many Americans are delaying their dental check-ups due to COVID? Most of us have been doing everything we can to stay inside in order to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus. By limiting our public encounters to a minimum, it means some aspects of our personal health, such as dental check-ups, have also been […]
Dental implants replace missing teeth. This can mean a single tooth, a row of teeth or all the teeth in a jaw. Whatever the case may be, with dental implants the patient gets solid new teeth. Doing implants will generally be done by a dentist who specializes in dental implant therapy. At Next Smile, we […]
looks like the natural teeth extremely break-resistant suitable for allergy sufferers good colorfastness long shelf life Veneers made of composite can also make imperfections on the teeth disappear, however, it doesn’t look quite as good as with ceramic veneer shells. Especially in terms of durability, composite loses out compared to ceramics. The surface of composite […]
Our nextsmile.com survey discovered that the average American would be prepared to pay $5,652 for an aesthetically ‘perfect’ set of teeth. Broken down by state, Floridians would be prepared to pay the most – $9,970 for a set of teeth that are perfect in appearance. Comparatively, those in Alaska would pay just $1,700. Our survey also […]
When things get stressful, we are often told to bite the bullet, or grit our teeth. How closely your teeth and body work together is visible in everyday life. For instance, we automatically clench our teeth while carrying a heavy object. In fact, we experience more than 1,500 tooth contacts every day whilst speaking, and […]
A loss of vertical dimension can be caused by non-carious defects. These can, for example, be erosions or attritions caused by acidic foods, or by teeth grinding. Dentists have been watching this growing phenomenon for years. The treatment team will decide on a suitable therapy to restore the elevation of the patient’s correct bite. A […]
Every denture is individual, and there are many different ways to replace a client’s missing teeth. An important question is always how the new dentures can be attached to the existing teeth. Double crowns and telescopic prostheses are an interesting option. German crowns is the ‘nickname’ of this comfortable, high-quality dental solution. At NextSmile we […]
The production of a precisely fitting aesthetic denture that results in a new smile and a firm bite requires trained hands and complex specialist knowledge. The high individuality of the teeth and the intimacy of the mouth area means that dentures cannot be mass produced. Continue Reading: 5 min Read How common are dentures, and […]
Dental prostheses are held to a very high standard. Not only should they look natural, but they should also be able to withstand accidental biting on something hard, like a prune pit for instance. Ideally the patient should be able to wait in the dentist’s chair while the dental prosthesis is milled and then inserted. […]
Zirconia is a modern material that is increasingly used for the manufacture of fixed dentures. It… Read More The production of a precisely fitting aesthetic denture that results in a new smile and a firm… Read More Producing fully-functional dentures from 3D printers is a novel idea. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if… Read More
The influence of teeth on the aesthetic appearance of a person has been known for a long time. Based on a large number of empirical results, it can be assumed that white, straight teeth are considered a beauty ideal in Western culture. Symmetry is also a classic beauty feature – the shape and dimension of […]
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The seniors’ dentist has to take a comprehensive view of their patient, because older people often suffer from different diseases that involves taking several medications, known as polypharmacy. Teeth and gums are often the focus of senior dentistry. These can include dentures, fillings, dental implants, periodontal disease, professional teeth cleaning, and prophylaxis, or preventative care. […]
For a long time it was considered impossible to create a removable denture without metal, with the exception being the conventional full denture. But for several years now there has been a material that has started somewhat of a revolution in this area. This is PEEK, a group of high-performance plastics, which also includes polyetheretherketone. […]