A toothache can be symptomatic of many different dental problems. But, more importantly, a toothache can and should not be ignored. In other words, call the dentist and make an appointment if you have a toothache! As mentioned, toothache pain varies in the following ways: Sharp pain Sensitivity Throbbing pain Pain when biting Pain in the back of the mouth... read more »
Dental implants are a very local and personal decision. However, large national corporations are found in your local markets. Through aggressive, well-funded advertising campaigns, these national companies attempt to offer dental implant services by contracting with for-hire practitioners. The costs of these marketing campaigns are passed on to the individuals receiving care for dental implants. Whiteridge Aesthetic Dentistry is owned... read more »
Our smiles have come a long way, evolutionarily speaking. In the past, our primate ancestors used their smiles to convey a threat or warning. As a result, when baring their teeth, primates communicate their displeasure about their current situation.  A smile, as we know it now, conveys various social meanings. For example, a smile speaks of joy, happiness, and other... read more »
Dental veneers found their creation in Hollywood. In 1928 Dr. Charles Pincus, a California dentist, created the first dental veneers to alter the appearance of actors' teeth. For this reason, those early dental veneers created the look for vampires, monsters, and creatures in the movie industry. Eventually, dental veneers offered help to anyone with defects in the appearance of their... read more »
Will All-On-X Dental Implants affect the ability to taste? No. All-On-X Dental Implants use titanium implant posts to secure the implant to the jawbone. Zirconia is used for the construction of teeth. Both titanium and zirconia are tasteless. The tongue is responsible for taste. Consequently, the materials used will not influence the tasting responses of the tongue. Are All-On-X Dental... read more »
Dental procedures such as All-On-X Dental Implants, root canals, or full mouth reconstruction require extensive planning. To be fully prepared, doctors at Whiteridge Aesthetic Dentistry utilize 3D Cone Beam Imaging. In addition to your teeth, doctors consider soft tissues, nerve structure, jawbone, sinus cavity, throat, gums, tongue, and ears are all imaged for the doctors to preview. As a result,... read more »
When visiting Whiteridge Aesthetic Dentistry you will notice that Dr Sherman and Dr Hepworth utilize a variety of instruments as they examine your mouth. One instrument you may not be familiar with is the intraoral camera. Just as the name suggests, an intraoral camera allows the doctors to take photographs of the inside of your mouth. In addition to being... read more »
Edentulous (eee den chew less) is the medical term used to describe a person that no longer has any natural teeth. In other words a toothless person. One who is edentulous is literally handicapped. Missing all of your teeth creates the following health risks: Limited nutrition Morbidity, meaning a person is more likely to obtain certain diseases Mortality, meaning a... read more »