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Perhaps the most exciting advancement in dentistry in recent years is the introduction of dental implants, actual permanent replacements for missing teeth.  The implant is a replacement usually made of titanium that is literally screwed into the jaw bone to replace the missing root.  Once that is done, a prosthetic tooth made to look like …

Not all trips to your dentist involve excruciating pain or jaws swollen up to the size of a grapefruit.  Many times it is just a matter of simple adjustment for either comfort or visual improvement.   It may involve an uneven alignment of the top edge of the teeth or it may be needed to …

All those years when parents, teachers, and the family dentist were stressing to us the importance of brushing, we thought they were only talking about tooth decay.  The truth of the matter is that periodontal concern for healthy gums is just as important.  There are a number of reasons the dentist  in Murray may discuss …

Dental procedures that involve drilling into the natural tooth to remove tooth decay can be filled with bonding material, but in many cases the result is a weakened tooth in danger of cracking or splitting.  In such cases, a dental crown is the solution to strengthening and protecting the tooth underneath.  A badly broken tooth …

Any kind of veneer is something used for a cover-up, usually for esthetic purposes.  Dental veneers do, in fact, cover up unsightly problems with the teeth, but they do much more than that.  They may be the dental procedure of choice when dealing with chipped or broken teeth, certain misalignments of the teeth, or to …

With all the modern innovations in dentistry these days there is a lot less to dread when the need arises for a visit to the dentist.  Of all the procedures done by dentists, dental bonding is by far the least invasive, and much of it can be done without anesthetics.  In fact, a lot of …

The old myth about George Washington carving out a set of dentures for himself may well be the first time a boy or girl ever heard about \”false teeth.\”  Many of us added to our concept of dentures by observing grandmother\’s teeth in a glass of water on her nightstand.  Over the years the process …

Dr. Ormsby, a Murray dental practitioner, is a family dentist who has created a practice around treating his patient’s right. He and his team creatively try to come up with ways for people that don’t have a dentist or don’t like going to the dentist to be comfortable enough to come into his office. He …

There has always been something of a stigma about braces for the teeth.  Let\’s face it:  they\’re ugly bands of metal wires and rubber bands.  Now your dentist has something new for those people who qualify.  It\’s a clear plastic brace that, when worn, is almost invisible.  Invisalign in Murray may be the best solution …