Dr. Robert L. Simon
Amelogenesis imperfecta and ceramic caps
Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary condition. The teeth have fully formed roots, but enamel has not developed to cover the dentin....
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Dr. Robert L. Simon
A plate? A bridge? A partial?What is it?
The above questions refer to a prosthesis. A prosthesis is a replacement for a lost body part. A plate, bridge and partial are all names...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Dental News
Dr. Simon strives to educate his patients on the various aspects of dental health. Explore the articles linked below to see information...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Useful Dental Links
Here are some useful links to gather information about various dental fields: American Dental Association American Association of...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Replacing All Teeth
Replacing all teeth in upper and lower jaws If you are missing or need to remove all teeth in one or both jaws, implants may allow you to...
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Adjunctive Procedures
There are many circumstances surrounding implant placement where additional procedures are required before, during or after the treatment...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Replacing a Single Tooth
A dental implant is a prosthetic replacement for a missing tooth. Osseointegrated implants can be used to support prosthetic tooth...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Introduction to Dental Implants
What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a prosthetic replacement for a missing tooth. Natural teeth consist of the crown and the...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
What Causes Tooth Loss?
Tooth loss can occur for a variety of reasons - congenital absence, trauma, dental disease, (e.g. caries or periodontal disease), as well...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Implant Procedure
How are dental implants placed? Most dental implant surgery procedures are performed in the dentist's office. Local anesthesia is...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Replacing Teeth
Replacing a tooth, or even multiple teeth, can be achieved with any of the following treatment options: A multiple single-tooth implant...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Crowns
A crown may be all ceramic, metal ceramic, gold, acrylic resin or composite resin. Ceramic crowns most closely mimic the optical value...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Denture Care
Just because you may have dentures does not mean that you can ignore your oral health and hygiene. It is still important to seek dental...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Smoking and Your Teeth
Higher Risk of Tooth Loss Among Smokers A new study recently confirmed that regular smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Oral Hygiene
The most common mis-information that I have experienced in my 40+ years as a dentist is that candy and sweets cause tooth decay. As...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Toothpaste
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING Toothpaste helps clean and protect your teeth in several ways. First of all it has a detergent component that...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Chewing Gum
Sweet and Easy It might seem unusual for a dentist to recommend chewing gum, but if you are going to chew gum, I recommend xylitol gum. ...
Dr. Robert L. Simon
Why Teeth Break
Teeth are not like bones. No bone in our bodies is more than 10 years old. That's because bones are constantly remodeling according to...
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We believe that the more informed a patient is, the better the dental experience will be!
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