October 11, 2017 A Missing Tooth In dentistry, we use the term prognosis to describe how long a tooth will continue to function properly. That term also encompasses any treatment done on a tooth as a predictor of how long the treatment itself will last and keep the tooth in proper function. Giving a prognosis […]
How are All-on-Four Dentures Different from Other Dentures? In our previous blog, we discussed options to replace missing teeth for someone who has lost all of their teeth, including traditional dentures and implant-supported dentures. Both of these treatment options are removable. The dentures are removed from the mouth to clean and are typically left out […]
The History of Dentures More than 36 million Americans do not have any teeth. Unfortunately, this state, called edentulism, is nothing new. Teeth have been removed due to decay and gum disease for thousands of years. People have also been attempting to replace those missing teeth for thousands of years. There is historical evidence that […]
September 20, 2017 What is a Dental Implant? Dental implants have been used predictably and successfully to replace missing teeth for decades. An implant is considered the best way to restore a missing tooth because it most closely resembles a natural tooth. It has a root form in the jawbone (simply called the implant or […]
CBCT Advanced Technology Dentistry is a constantly evolving and growing field. There are advances in technology and technique that allow us to improve the way we take care of our patients. One of the advances in dentistry that we are proud to offer at Timberlake Dental is three-dimensional imaging via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). […]
At Timberlake Dental, Dr. Chowning is committed to providing the latest technology so that you can have the best patient experience in our office. One of the most common procedures performed in every dental office is a crown (also known as a cap). A crown’s purpose is to completely cover and strengthen a tooth that […]
For many people, this time of year is more than just back to school. It is back to daily and weekly routines, back to bedtimes and alarm clocks, and back to good habits that may have gone by the wayside in the easygoing days of summer. Add this to your list of daily activities as […]
It would not be a stretch to say that every single person has experienced bad breath at some point in his or her life. We are all susceptible to “morning breath” or “garlic breath”, which are neither surprising nor difficult to fix. Many people suffer from persistent bad breath which seems difficult to cure. As with […]
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are a protective barrier, covering the most vulnerable surface of the teeth and shielding them from cavity-causing bacteria. The sealants are most commonly applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most frequently. They can also be applied to any deep pit […]
Sports drinks make up a multi-billion dollar industry ($6.8 billion in 2014 according to the Wall Street Journal), and the growth of sports drinks is outpacing the growth of soft drinks. Many analysts think this trend is due to an improved awareness of the health risks associated with the consumption of soft drinks. Most people […]
