Few incidents have greater impact on dental health and personal appearance than tooth loss. When one or more teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can drift out of position, which can lead to a change in the bite, the loss of additional teeth, decay and gum disease. When tooth loss occurs, your dentist may recommend [...]

This is the head of a tigerfish of the genus Hydrocynus from the Niger River in Mali, West Africa. This is a smaller species than the goliath tigerfish/demonfish of the Congo Basin. I bought this head fresh at the Balanzan market in 1993. In Bambara they are called wulu-jege, which means dog-fish. They are in [...]

Researchers working on stem cell teeth Researchers at UCSF are working on a technique that might someday make replacement teeth from stem cells a reality. Sphere: Related Content

The replacement of full lower teeth with dental implant. Teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, orthodontics, replacement teeth…so many options exist to help people achieve the smile of their dreams. As a cosmetic dentistry practice, our team can help you determine which treatments will give you the smile you’ve always wanted. In fact, we encourage patients to [...]