Ancient Cosmetic Dental Procedures that Will Surprise You

Talk to your Dentist in Corona if you have been considering Cosmetic Dentistry. These days’ dental implants, veneers, bonding and whitening are restorations that have definitely come a long way.

Tooth whitening is certainly not new, in fact, the ancient Egyptians would use a pumice made with vinegar to whiten their teeth while the ancient Romans subjected themselves to urine to give achieve a brighter smile. During the 17^th century, barbers got into the act. Patients would sit in the barber’s chair for a haircut and a shave while the barber would file their teeth before applying an acid treatment to brighten their smiles. This practice did the job, but unfortunately eroded the tooth’s enamel, which led to tooth decay.

The early Italians, or Etruscans, would use ivory and bone to fashion dentures, while other civilizations resorted to teeth from animals or dead humans to make dentures. Unfortunately, real teeth from animals and humans would not last causing extreme cases of halitosis and other problems.

According to Wikipedia, dental implants were used by the ancient Egyptians who would pound seashells into the gums. In fact, a skull that contained an iron tooth was recently found dating back as far as 100 A.D. Today’s dental anthropologists have surmised that these early implants actually integrated themselves into the jaw much like the dental implants that Cosmetic Dentists use today.

The bling and dental grills that your favorite celebrities wear date back as far as the Mayans who went to great lengths to show off their teeth. Early Mayan dentists would drill notches and grooves into the ruling classes’ teeth before placing and cementing quartz, fluorite, lapis, amazonite, and other semi-precious stones. As painful as this may seem, early Cosmetic Dentists would use an anesthetic made from herbs that would ease the discomfort.

Thanks to modern dentistry, you do not have to resort to painful and less than pleasant Cosmetic Dentistry techniques to get that toothy grin that you have always dreamed of having.

If you would like more information regarding Cosmetic Dental treatments in Corona, schedule a no obligation consultation with Dental Care of Corona who will be able to determine the best procedures for your particular situation.

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Your Corona Dentist knows all too well how a nagging toothache can turn into something much worse. Ignoring that slight twinge every time you bite down could actually lead to more problems, especially if you do not take care of it.

Schedule an appointment if your teeth are sensitive, or if you can’t shake that toothache that is coming from your back molar.

Brushing twice and flossing once a day can help prevent tooth decay, but not always. If you haven’t seen your dentist in some time, you need to schedule a check up as soon as you can. Leaving tooth decay on its own could result in a dangerous abscess. If this occurs, your Dentist in Corona may recommend a root canal.

Today’s tooth colored fillings are just as strong as the old silver mercury amalgam fillings, in fact, the modern fillings of today can actually strengthen your teeth. Thanks to modern dentistry techniques the new materials, that your dentist uses not only restores your teeth back to their original look and feel, but also makes you feel better.

If you have quite a few old amalgam fillings, you may be hiding tooth decay. Only your Dentist in Corona can detect cavities under your existing fillings. If Dr. Rakesh Patel, Dr. Shital Patel or Dr.Scarlet Saini discover tooth decay under your old fillings they will need to be replaced.   

Of course, even if you have been given the all clear when it comes to your old silver fillings, you may want to have them replaced, especially if you do not like the way they look.

Composite restorations are used to replace silver amalgam fillings and can be either ceramic or composite. Your Corona Dentist will tell you that both types of restorations will make your teeth look and feel as good as your natural teeth. You may also want to consider composite restorations to fill a gap between your teeth or fix a chipped or cracked tooth.

Call your Dentist in Corona today and get that much-needed check-up. Your smile really does depend on it.