Dental implants are metal supports or frameworks (usually titanium) surgically placed in the jawbone below the gum to replace the tooth roots. After that, the dentist will restore the implant with a dental crown on it. HOW DENTAL IMPLANTS WORK? Because they are integrated into the bone, implants provide stable support for artificial teeth. Partial and full dentures mounted on…
Within contemporary times, aesthetics has turned into a serious matter. As a result, only healthy teeth is often not enough. Your smile represents a crucial role in your appearance. Dentistry has evolved to meet the patient’s expectations regarding how they want their teeth to look. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most common cosmetic dental procedures options. In…
Anxiety is a common psychological disorder affecting many people worldwide. Early records show that anxiety has been around since Greco-Roman times. However, as time passes, anxiety triggers change and adapt to modern days. Moreover, a lot of people within contemporary times are afraid of dentists. Although the reasons behind this are numerous, the dentist, their team and patient must know…
Dental Implant is an artificial replacement option for a missing tooth or a damaged tooth with a poor prognosis for survival. A dental implant is a screw-like fixture made up of titanium material that is surgically fixed into the jawbone. Once the implant is healed, a crown, denture, or bridge is planned on the top of it, to restore aesthetics…
Iris Dentistry has been providing dental care and helping patients and their families in the Waterloo community and surrounds areas for the past 5 years. Have you had a chance to meet Dr. Iris Moreira? Dr. Iris Moreira was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she earned her dental degree in 2002. After completing her dental training,…
You probably have heard about braces and you may know that they straighten teeth. But creating a beautiful smile is just one of the benefits orthodontics can offer. Putting your teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment also improves the function of the smile. Orthodontic treatment is becoming an addition for many other dental procedures, such as creating space for…