Answer: A chipped tooth can ruin an otherwise pleasing smile. Fortunately, dental bonding can be applied, color-matched and shaped to help make your tooth appear pleasing again. Dental bonding is usually accomplished in one visit. A long-term solution would be to get a porcelain veneer.

In most cases yes - Bonding is a procedure in which a composite resin filling material is applied to fill areas that are discolored, chipped or unevenly spaced. Alternatively, Porcelain veneers are designed to look like your natural teeth and are individually and permanently attached to the fronts of your existing teeth. Both Bonding and Veneers are color matched to the rest of your teeth. See similar questions...

Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist. See similar questions...

Contact our office. Our goal is to save the tooth and prevent infection. Rinse the mouth out with water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Its possible that if you can find the broken tooth fragment, that it can be bonded back to the tooth. See similar questions...

Yes, it is possible to re-veneer items such as this. We can either patch the veneer or replace the entire section. Patching is not the best alternative, as it will show no matter what we do. We recommend replacing the entire section and then color matching to the rest of the piece. Most likely, yes. If you know the manufacturer of the cabinet, it might speed up the process of acquiring the color, rather than having to custom-mix it. See similar questions...

Yes! Bonding is typically painless and can yield dramatic results in a single office visit. Essentially, bonding hides any natural flaws through the placement of a thin plastic coating on the front surface of the teeth. After treating the tooth surface, a putty-like bonding material is applied that is then sculpted, shaped and colored to suit the patient's needs. A high-intensity light causes the plastic to harden after which the new surface is smoothed and polished. See similar questions...

Cosmetic bonding is an affordable, quick and painless way to repair many cosmetic flaws or injuries, including: Dental bonding sculpts individual teeth without requiring removal of any tooth structure. This technique bonds a composite material that looks, acts and feels like the real thing, to an existing tooth. This procedure usually doesn't require the use of an anesthetic; is relatively quick to apply; gives an immediate result and is less expensive than veneers. See similar questions...

Contact our office as soon as possible. Time is of the essence! Our goal is to save the tooth and prevent infection. Rinse the mouth out with water; apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. See similar questions...

Possibly nothing. However, it may abscess and cause damage to the permanent tooth growing above it if left untreated. This would also cause the primary tooth to be lost before its proper time. We generally recommend that these teeth be treated to avoid potential problems. See similar questions...

The long term restoration of choice is porcelain veneers. A less expensive but less dramatic option in certain cases may be bonding. Done properly, both veneers and bonding can be applied; color matched and shaped to make your teeth appear natural again. The shape of the face affects the shape of the teeth. For example, if a patient has a round face, we create long square-shaped teeth that give the illusion of a longer face, thus a slimming effect. See similar questions...

Just like with humans, infected gums and teeth aren't just a problem in the mouth for dogs and cats. Your pet's heart, kidneys, lungs, intestinal tract, and joints may also become infected. The tartar and any infected areas of the mouth contain a multitude of bacteria than can 'seed' to other parts of the body. Providing your pet with regular dental care will help prevent some of these more serious side effects. See similar questions...

Yes. The tooth bonding process allows cracks in teeth to be filled in. The resin used will be colored to match the rest of your teeth, too. See similar questions...

ANSWER: There are many causes. The most common include consumption of foods, coffee, tea, wine, sodas and smoking. In other words, our teeth naturally get more and more stained as time goes on and we continue to live our lives. NOTE - Tetracycline discoloration and artificial dental work are usually not greatly responsive to dental bleaching. See similar questions...

ANSWER: Almost everyone. However, there are some cases where treatment may not be effective. Tooth lightening is ideal for patients who have healthy, unrestored teeth and would like a whiter, brighter smile. Tetracycline discolorations and artificial dental work are usually not greatly responsive to dental bleaching. See similar questions...

Tooth bleaching involves the placement of a bleaching solution on the teeth to eliminate stains and discoloration. The solution is held in place by a custom-made, see-through tray that fits over the teeth. Bleaching is a safe, effective and relatively easy means of producing a whiter smile. Two bleaching methods are available at Dr. Bodnar: Power Bleaching with a Laser, done at our office, and At-Home-Bleaching, which provides for home use. See similar questions...

Tooth decay is a bacterial process that is fueled primarily by simple sugars. Tooth decay can usually be prevented by regular thorough brushing, flossing and the use of fluoride and dental sealants. Simple sugars can be found in things such as candy, gum and pop. The general rule is: 'the stickier it is, the worse it is." See similar questions...

Answer: When a -1202 error, "Call to Ticket Server failed," is returned, the first step is to determine whether the K2 Ticket Server is running. If the K2 Ticket Server is not running, try to start it. If it does not start, investigate the problem by looking at the status logs located at where installDir is the Verity installation directory, typically (in 6.0) C:\Program Files\Verity\k2_6 (on Windows). If the K2 Ticket Server is running, stop the K2 Ticket Server process. See similar questions...

Answer Realistically, it depends on the size of your application, the quality of your software inventory, the available disk space on your system and the speed of the AS/400. But given an AS/400 with a CPW of 15 and a clean software inventory, the very large majority of installed MS4 sites have been completed in less than 5 days. See similar questions...

No. After a few years responding to a significant amount of requests from people who pose questions already answered, I no longer respond to any e-mails. All questions that are asked have answers on this page. Read it :) Since I made this page available, the fix, patch and levels have been downloaded on average 1200 times per month. See similar questions...