Dental services can be very expensive; even the most basic procedures can cost patients hundreds or thousands of dollars, especially in countries like the UK and USA. Many of these dental procedures are necessary for a patient’s oral health and well-being, meaning most people either have to go into debt or forego their oral health....
Dental problems can occur at any stage in life. From the moment we develop teeth as infants, our teeth need to be maintained and protected. Of course, things don’t always go to plan and accidents happen; as a result of an injury, genetics, or illness, it’s almost certain that you’ll require dental work at some...
Teeth whitening is an incredibly popular procedure nowadays. It’s an aesthetic dental procedure, rather than a medical procedure, and leaves teeth noticeably brighter and more brilliant to behold. It eliminates the stains left on teeth by the consumption of substances such as tea, coffee, red wine, cigarettes, and certain foods. Why should I have my...
Complete tooth restoration is a term which encompasses treatments that improve the overall aesthetic and functional quality of a person’s mouth, with a primary focus on their teeth. The work that’s done varies depending on the patient’s particular needs. It takes many forms and includes fillings, dental crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and prostheses, orthopedic devices...
“All-on-8” is a dental implant procedure where a prosthesis is attached to the jawbone, similar to the very popular “all-on-4” method, however, the prosthesis is supported by eight dental implants rather than four. All-on-8 is suited for patients who are missing all their teeth, generally due to age or some kind of injury or condition....
Complete mouth restoration is a term which encompasses treatments that improve the overall aesthetic and functional quality of a person’s mouth, with a primary focus on their teeth. The work that’s done varies from patient to patient and is specific to their particular needs. It can take many forms, ranging from dental crowns, bridges, and...
“All-on-6″ is a dental implant procedure where a prosthesis is attached to the jawbone, much like the very popular “all-on-4” method, however, the prosthesis is supported by six dental implants rather than four. All-on-6 is primarily suited for patients with more limited bone tissue – this is because more stability is required for the implants...
Smile design is the process of planning and implementing of an overall smile improvement. This goes further than simply fixing a dental problem and works by taking not only the entire mouth but also the entire face into account when designing treatment and dental fixtures. Due to its holistic nature, smile design is an ever-increasingly...
When suffering from damaged or missing teeth, there are a number of treatment options: dental implants, dental crowns, and tooth bridges. Clínica Dr. Erick Rivera in San José, Costa Rica specializes in providing these treatment options – but which one is right for you? Dental implants, as the name implies, are devices inserted into patients’...
All-on-4 is a treatment where patients with damaged or missing teeth are given a complete dental prosthesis attached to their jawbone using only four dental implants (hence being called “all-on-4”). This method is revolutionary as it virtually never requires bone grafts, making the fitting and healing processes easier than ever. It’s becoming an increasingly prominent...
