Commonwealth Prosthodontics provides comprehensive care for general preventative needs for all members of your family. Our goal is to assist you in maintaining good oral health and educate you on the importance of excellent oral hygiene. Our team offers a couple of reasons why oral health maintenance with 6-month checkup appointments is so important. What [...]
Even if you take great care of your teeth by brushing, flossing and regularly visiting the dentist, your teeth still may not be as white as you would like them to be. Teeth tend to become yellowed, stained or discolored over time due to aging, consuming certain tooth-staining foods and beverages, and other lifestyle choices. [...]
Prosthodontics Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of prosthodontics and the role of prosthodontists in improving the oral health and overall quality of life of patients. What is Prosthodontics? Prosthodontics is a dental specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral [...]
Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic dental procedure that can be used to improve the appearance of your teeth. Veneers, which are thin porcelain shells, are bonded to the front of your teeth and can correct a wide variety of problems with your smile. If you’ve been thinking about getting dental veneers but aren’t sure [...]
Some form of dental care has existed for thousands of years. Cavities must be filled in order to keep them from getting larger and spreading decay. Ancient skeletal remains have been found with the cavities filled with beeswax. Today, dentists and their patients have more choices of materials to fill cavities. The fillings most commonly [...]
Dentures are a popular form of dental prosthesis that can be used to replace missing teeth. There are many denture myths and misconceptions, and this article will aim to dispel some of those myths. Myth #1: Dentures are for old people. False! There are many reasons why someone who any age might need dentures. For [...]
Is There an Age Limit to Dental Implants? There are no upper age limits for dental implants, with some having shown to be successful for patients in their 80s and 90s. With half of Americans over the age of 65 missing a tooth, older patients are the primary recipients of dental implants. The overall health [...]
Our goal is to provide cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatment that is undetectable. We can replace existing dental crowns and fillings with restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth. The materials used and the high quality of work performed to restore your teeth make these treatments last 20 to 30 years. Why Do [...]
Do You Have to be Careful With What You Eat & Drink With Dental Implants? A lot of what you can eat and drink after receiving dental implants depends on how long it has been since you received the surgery. There is some food that you can eat right away, while there are others that [...]
Growing older doesn’t mean what it used to. Good dental care can help keep cavities and oral health issues, such as tooth loss, to a minimum. When it comes to aging and dental health, it is important to continue to receive regular dental checkups in order to avoid some common problems that may come with [...]
