5 Problems That Veneers Resolve
When your smile looks great, you feel great, too. After all, your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and it’s also a feature that a lot of people remember. If your smile looks its best, it’s only natural to feel good about the impression you’re making. The problem: Perfect smiles almost […]
I’ve Never Had a Digital Impression — What Should I Expect?
If you’ve ever had orthodontic treatment, dentures, a crown, a veneer, or a bridge, you’ve probably also had an impression using a tray full of soft, sticky putty. Impressions aren’t exactly a pleasant experience, but they are essential for many types of dental treatments. That’s because impressions act as a mold or model that helps guide your treatment, so your […]
When Dentures Are Your Best Option for Replacing Teeth
Keeping your natural teeth for a lifetime is ideal, but for many people, injury, illness, or severe periodontal disease can leave you without all of your healthy teeth intact. When this happens, there are a variety of solutions, including dentures. Under the direction of Aman Bhullar, DMD, the experienced team of dental professionals at The Glen […]
What to Consider Before Getting Dentures
Roughly 41 million Americans wear dentures, replacing one, several, or all of their teeth. The Glen Dental is a leading provider of beautiful dentures using state-of-the-art materials, helping our patients in San Jose, California, improve their oral health and feel more confident after tooth loss. One of the biggest benefits of dentures: They’re a suitable option for just about anyone who’s missing […]
I’m Embarrassed About Having a Few Teeth Missing
Millions of American adults are missing at least one tooth — roughly 36 million, in fact. But just because missing teeth are common, that doesn’t mean they’re easy to deal with — or that they don’t make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Fortunately, today, you have more options than ever when it comes to replacing missing […]
What Bruxism Does to Your Teeth
Grinding your teeth might seem like nothing more than a bothersome habit, but it’s actually a lot more than that. Over time, bruxism (the medical term for teeth grinding) puts a lot of wear and tear on your teeth, and without treatment, these habits can lead to some serious problems with your oral health. Helping patients protect […]
Why You Should Never Ignore a Missing Tooth
About half of American adults — roughly 120 million people — are missing at least one permanent tooth, according to data from the American College of Prosthodontists. Now, losing a single tooth might not seem like a huge deal — but the fact is, loss of just one tooth can usher in a series of problems […]
Crowns vs. Veneers: Which Is Best?
Crowns and veneers are popular restorations for women and men who want to dramatically improve the way their smiles look. But while both options are widely used in smile makeovers, crowns and veneers do have some significant differences. At The Glen Dental, our team offers beautiful, durable crowns and veneers to help patients in San Jose, California, feel confident about their beautiful smiles. […]
Not Your Grandparents’ Dentures — How Modern Dentures Enhance Your Smile
More than 40 million Americans wear dentures to restore their smile and their confidence after losing some or all of their natural teeth. If dentures are in your future, you might be worried about how they’ll look, feel, or work. The good news is, today’s dentures are a far cry from the dentures your grandparents wore. At The […]
Bothered by a Misshapen Tooth? Consider These Solutions
It’s probably no surprise that your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, so it makes sense to want your smile to always look its best. If you have a misshapen tooth, it can dramatically change the way your smile looks — and take a toll on your self-confidence, too. But misshapen teeth […]