Ideal Dentistry

Natural Dentistry

Nov 30, 2010 Dr. Christian W. Hahn was a featured speaker at last weeks convention for Naturopathic Physicians. Naturopathy, as well as living an organic lifestyle, is at the heart of Dr. Hahn’s philosophy. This lecture was designed to help physicians and patients understand what decay really is, how the acid/base balance of the mouth directly affects teeth, why it is important to discover the reason behind the problems rather than just treating it, and how to prevent future dental emergencies. Every patient at Ideal Dentistry goes through a very thorough exam including x-rays, digital photography, TMJ analysis, function analysis, hygiene analysis,... Read More »

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What Should A Good Porcelain Crown Look Like?

Nov 15, 2010 Dentistry is a unique profession. We don’t just deliver a service, but we also deliver a product. Porcelain crowns, or caps, among many other type of restorations are delivered on a daily basis in a dental practice. So, what makes one dentist different from another? Why does one dentist charge more? What could the big difference be? Here is a quick example of the difference between a good crown and a bad crown. The sole purpose of a porcelain crown is to repair and preserve the tooth, mimicking its original shape and function. The color should match the existing... Read More »

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What is a Porcelain Veneer

Nov 08, 2010   httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVf5yRy6Irs Read More »

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New Patient Testamonial

Nov 03, 2010 This is why dentists do smile makeovers… Read More »

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Realistic Porcelain Veneers and Porcelain Crowns

Nov 01, 2010 I know these “dental” pictures are not the most appealing, but they sometimes are a good way to show how veneers can look “natural” rather than chicklets. both of these cases are simple porcelain veneer cases, minimal tooth reduction. On several teeth zero tooth reduction was required. Some patients want the Hollywood Smile, and that is ok. We have done both, hundreds of times. What is more challenging is to create a smile that blends in yet still looks beautiful. Every patient selects their own color (with my input) and gets a preview of their smile in composite/plastic. There... Read More »

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