Bringing back smiles: Dr. Hawary and tooth replacement

Lost teeth can have a number of ramifications for the patient both in terms of aesthetics and function. Teeth replacement from dentists like Dr. Hawary take on many forms but would result in a full set of teeth that have the same look, feel, and function of the missing teeth, which would restore not only the smile that had been lost but also the function of chewing.

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Missing teeth are usually thought of as a primarily cosmetic affair. After all, who would want to smile with tooth gaps? However, the changes that take place following tooth loss are another compelling reason for tooth replacement to be sought. Over time, other teeth move to fill in the gap left by a missing tooth, and eventually, the jawbone surrounding the socket atrophies.

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To prevent further damage, seeking the help of dentists like Dr. Hawary should be in order. There are many ways that he and many other dental specialists can replace missing teeth. Options include implants to replace missing individual teeth and dentures. Additional support, such as porcelain veneers on badly damaged teeth, can also be sought.

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The addition of implants to replace missing teeth is an important step to preserving the integrity and function of the jaws. More information on tooth implants and replacement can be accessed from Dr. Hawary’s website.

California Smile Design: Enhancing dental aesthetics through porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are used to create biocompatible, life-like dental crowns and bridges for patients. California Smile Design Dental Group, an Irvine, CA-based dental clinic, offers a wide range of dental procedures, including dental ceramics.

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The first porcelain veneers were invented by Charles Pincus, a dentist from California. At the time, veneers were only held on by denture adhesive, which made them uncomfortable for use. Today, with improved cements and bonding agents, porcelain veneers can already last up to 30 years or so. However, they may need a replacement in this time due to cracking, leaking, chipping, discoloration, decay, shrinkage of the gum line, and damage from injury.

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Porcelain veneers are one of the best ways to improve the appearance of the teeth. They usually show clean mimicry of a natural tooth’s surface composition and lasts for a long time. Dentists such as those in California Smile Design use porcelain veneers for people who have badly positioned teeth or have wide spaces between them. The material can close these spaces, elongate short teeth, fill black triangles caused by gum recession, provide a uniform color, shape, and symmetry, and make the teeth appear straight. In addition, some porcelain veneers are fused with a semi-precious metal or precious metal such as gold, for extra strength.

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Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant. Unlike other cosmetic dental bonding materials, porcelain is a smooth, impermeable ceramic, and therefore will not pick up permanent stain from cigarette smoking or from richly colored drinks and food products.

Additional information about California Smile Design’s dental services can be accessed at www.calsmiledesign.com.

Lined up: California Smile Design and the Invisalign tooth alignment system

People who seek to have the alignment of their teeth corrected often have to wear unsightly braces; as a result, adults tend to avoid them. Some dental practices, like California Smile Design, offer an alternative system to tooth alignment that does away with the unappealing traditional brace and replaces them with a removable and nearly invisible orthodontic device.

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Invisalign is a revolutionary new type of orthodontia that straightens teeth without using the wires and brackets of the traditional brace. The system relies on a series of clear calibrated plastic trays that are custom-made to contour with the patient’s teeth. These trays are removable and slowly adjust the alignment of the teeth, week after week, to the prescribed position over time, with the next one taking over where the previous left off.

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Practices that offer this service, such as California Smile Design, understand the benefit it gives to patients. First off, the Invisalign system is semi-transparent and, unlike regular braces, it is unobtrusive, which makes it particularly attractive to adults who have been put off by the unappealing appearance of orthodontia. Second, unlike braces, which are attached and tend to be uncomfortable when tightened, the Invisalign calibrated trays are removable and relatively comfortable.

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More information on Invisalign and other cosmetic and family dentistry services from California Smile Design can be accessed from its official website.

Ask the doctor: Dr. Hawary on oral care

Patients of Dr. Hawary asked the founder of California Smile Design about the basics of good oral hygiene and the causes of sensitive tooth.

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Joseph Barbera, American animator and one of the co-founders of the famous American animation studio Hanna-Barbera Productions, once said: "Faced with the choice of enduring a bad toothache or going to the dentist, we generally tried to ride out the bad tooth." Dr. Emil Hawary, the man behind California Smile Design Dental Group, acknowledges the fact that many dread a visit to the dentist, and many would rather live with the pain from a bad tooth than seek treatment. Thus, Dr. Hawary recommends knowing the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean and free from disease, so one’s trip to the dentist would be less frightening.

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Below are some questions about oral care and hygiene that the California Smile Design founder received from his patients:

How can tooth decay and gum disease be prevented

Good oral hygiene starts at home, though it needs to be supplemented by regular visits to cosmetic and general dentists. Steps to prevent tooth decay and gum disease include thorough brushing of teeth at least twice daily. Proper flossing is also crucial to the oral health.

How does fluoride help prevent tooth decay?

Fluoride helps reverse and prevent tooth decay in three ways: fluoride promotes tooth remineralization; fluoride helps teeth become more resistant to tooth decay; and fluoride inhibits oral bacteria’s ability to create tooth-attacking acids.

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What causes sensitive teeth?

The porous part of the tooth, called dentin, is the region that registers pain. When exposed, this causes sensitive teeth.

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

For those who fear a visit to the dentist, it is best to know about proper oral care and hygiene. For more tips from Dr. Hawary about oral care, visit his website.