With the help of cosmetic dentistry, you can improve your smile and have teeth you’re proud of. Aspen Dental practices offer several cosmetic dentistry options, including Invisalign® clear aligners, teeth whitening services and veneers.
Is there a class action lawsuit against Aspen Dental?
On October 18, 2012, a class action lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of New York against Aspen Dental Management, Inc. Robert A. Fontana, Aspen’s chief executive officer, and Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., a private equity firm with a majority ownership stake in Aspen.
Does Aspen Dental clean teeth?
affordable dental deep cleanings & periodontal treatments Once you determine a treatment plan with your Aspen Dental team, you can trust that dental deep cleaning costs—or any others—will never change unexpectedly. That’s the Aspen Dental Peace of Mind Promise®.
How long can you keep a rotten tooth in your mouth?
Once a tooth is damaged or decaying, it’s only a matter of time before it dies. Depending on how heavy the damage, the tooth could die within a matter of days or even a couple of months. Darkened or discolored teeth are often the first sign that your tooth is on its way out.
What will happens if decayed tooth is not removed?
If it is not removed, it will harden and turn into tartar (calculus). The acids in plaque damage the enamel covering your teeth. It also creates holes in the tooth called cavities. Cavities usually do not hurt, unless they grow very large and affect nerves or cause a tooth fracture.
Can dentist see cavity without xray?
Cavities between teeth are rarely seen without X-rays unless they are very large or when teeth break. The following pictures are the same teeth in the X-rays above: Once cavities are exposed, it is not surprising that they are always larger than they look in X-rays.
Do cavities need to be filled immediately?
Is a dental filling always required to treat a cavity? In short, the answer is no. Dental fillings are used to treat cavities because a dentist tends to want to remove the decayed part (the cavity) and fill it to stop any further damage from occurring.
Can you fill a cavity at home?
This procedure is one you simply cannot do at home without the assistance and expertise of a dentist and their dental tools. Once they have cleaned out the infection, your dentist will fill the tooth with a restoration material and shape it to its original form.
Can you naturally get rid of a cavity?
Vitamin D, oil pulling, licorice lollipops, chewing gum, and other home remedies won’t get rid of existing cavities on their own. But these methods may keep cavities from getting bigger and prevent new ones from coming.
Can vitamin D reverse cavities?
Vitamin D may also help remineralize teeth and strengthen the enamel, making it an option for reversing tooth decay.
How does salt heal cavities?
Rinse With Salt Water Salt water has been used for years to treat infections and wounds. It is effective because of its antiseptic properties. Salt water can also help destroy bacteria that cause cavities. As soon as you feel a cavity coming on, swish with salt water to help slow its expansion.
