Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures, Manus Dental, Partials and Dentures on Oct 20th, 2011
The average person probably expects that their teeth should last a lifetime. Of course, this is far from the truth. Most people are faced with the dreaded possibility that they might have to be fitted with partials or dentures once they reach middle age. Actually, there is no reason to dread wearing partials and dentures. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridge Work, Manus Dental on Oct 10th, 2011
Nothing takes the appeal out of an otherwise nice smile than one or more missing teeth. That the remaining teeth may be in perfect condition does not prevent adverse effects, which can be more than just cosmetic. Gaps in your smile can result in a change in your ability to chew (occlusion), joint disorders, speech [...]
Posted in Family Dentist, Fillings, Manus Dental, Restorative Dentistry on Sep 30th, 2011
Cavities are among the most common health problems in the world today. There are many complications that may arise from the presence of cavities including tooth loss, pain, tooth abscesses, broken teeth and serious infections. The pain caused by a cavity can range from mild to severe. Severe cavities can interrupt a person’s daily life. [...]
Posted in Dental Cleanings, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontal Disease on Sep 25th, 2011
While many consider them an expensive nuisance, the truth is that regular dental cleanings are incredibly important to your long-term dental health, financially prudent in terms of the amount of money they could save you in the long term, and quick, painless appointments from which it is easy to quickly move on. Perhaps the highlight [...]
Posted in Comprehensive dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Patients First, Restorative Dentistry on Sep 19th, 2011
Going to the dentist does not have to be a stressful experience, even for those that dislike the office visits. Manus Dental prides itself on being a professional, caring, and quality company that places an emphasis - and focus - on putting the patients and their needs first. With state of the art facilities and a large [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, DentalFAQ's, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry on Sep 9th, 2011
At what age should I schedule my child’s first dental exam? It’ best to have your child seen by the second birthday. By starting earlier rather than later, your dentist can make sure that teeth are coming in well, and that your child has a good bite. Additionally, if thumb sucking or pacifier use is [...]
Posted in Comprehensive dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Digital Dentistry, Family Dentist, Implant Dentistry, Manus Dental, Modern Dentistry, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry on Aug 21st, 2011
Comprehensive dentistry refers to an office that offers a full range of dental health services such as diagnosis, treatment, follow-up exams, and rehabilitation if need be. A comprehensive dentistry office will offer any dentistry service you could imagine in one location including cosmetic and specialty services. The convenience of a comprehensive dentistry office is obvious. [...]
Posted in Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Pediatric Dentistry on Jul 22nd, 2011
Pedodontics, or pediatric dentistry, is the branch of dentistry that deals with children under the age of 16. Many children are naturally fearful of doctors and dentists. Pediatric dentistry goes beyond caring for children’s teeth; there is also an element of child psychology that focuses on establishing trust and confidence between the child and the dentist. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridge Work, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Restorative Dentistry on Jul 15th, 2011
Bridges are a form of tooth restoration that can fix the problem of missing teeth. Missing teeth affects more than merely the appearance of your smile.. The absence of one or more teeth actually changes your bite, thus affecting the functionality of your entire mouth. Other problems include teeth shifting, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), speech [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Periodontal Disease, Periodontal Gum Care, Periodontitis on Jun 30th, 2011
Caring for your teeth and gums is an essential part of daily life that if overlooked or neglected can have detrimental results. Periodontal gum disease affects 75 percent of Americans. Periodontal gum disease refers to an infection of the tissues of the gums as well as the bones surrounding the teeth. The primary cause of [...]