Tooth pain can be an unwelcome surprise, disrupting your daily life and leaving you wondering if you need emergency dental care. Whether it is a dull ache or sharp pain, it is crucial to understand when to visit your dentist and what treatments are available to relieve tooth pain. In this post, we will explore common causes of tooth pain,... read more »
Black triangles, those small gaps or spaces that can appear between your teeth near the gum line, are a common concern for many patients, especially after adult orthodontic treatment. These spaces can be unsightly and may cause food to get trapped, leading to gum irritation or even periodontal issues. Fortunately, there is a highly effective solution available: Bioclear Matrices. In... read more »
A bright, white smile is a powerful confidence booster, and professional teeth whitening is one of the most effective ways to achieve it. Two of the most popular in-office whitening treatments available today are KöR® Whitening and ZOOM Whitening. Both options promise impressive results, but they differ in their approaches, effectiveness and benefits. In this blog post, we will explore the... read more »
Root canals are therapies used to save dying teeth. When a tooth is damaged, and the pulp is exposed, root canals must be used. If not, the tooth will have to be extracted. Listed below are some guidelines concerning root canal therapies: - As is the case with most health care services, multiple treatments for a single tooth will eventually... read more »
Upgrade your summer smile with a set of dental veneers. Dental veneers are highly advanced cosmetic dentistry techniques designed to vastly improve the look of your teeth by placing a small, customizable shell on the fronts of teeth for an enhanced appearance of your smile. Dental veneers can be used for a single tooth that looks out of place or... read more »
Treat your smile to instant relief with CEREC® dental crowns. With CEREC technology, your dentist can take a dental impression of your damaged tooth and have a CEREC crown altered, shaped, sized, and colored on a computer to be milled the very same day, thus ensuring the possibility to have fast-acting relief when you need it without having to wait... read more »
As the weather warms, people are traveling to and fro, seeing all the amazing sites the world has to offer. If you’re one of these people, Dr. Raymond del Castillo and our dental team hope you have the greatest time! Our only wish would be for you to take good care of your smile while you’re taking your adventures. The... read more »
Did you know that lasers have been used in dentistry for decades? However, recently laser dentistry has become more and more common. One of the main reasons for this is simply that patients tend to feel less anxious with a laser than they are with other dental tools. Laser dentistry also offers a number of other benefits. Did you know... read more »
CEREC® dental crowns are designed with state-of-the-art technology to provide a near-flawless seal for any broken or damaged teeth. If you suffer from any tooth abnormality and wish to cover it with a fully customized CEREC same-day crown, our dentists can help. Same-day restoration dental crowns are now possible thanks to CEREC technology. Some of the benefits include the following: -... read more »
Did you know your child could start teething at any time? Well, it’s true! A child can start teething at 10 weeks old to four months old, which makes it difficult to recognize the teething phase. So, to help you, our Minorca Smiles team is happy to tell you all about the teething signs to look for. Those signs are:... read more »