When Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Come Out?
Under normal circumstances, your permanent teeth come in over the course of five years or so, usually between the ages of 7 and 13. A few years later, between the ages of 17 and 21, your third molars, or wisdom teeth, make their appearances, sometimes quietly, sometimes with considerable disruption. Should your child’s or your […]
How to Care for Your Dental Bridge
You have your new bridge in place and you’re thrilled to be able to chew, smile, and talk with confidence again. While your bridge contains a prosthetic tooth (or teeth), you still need to care for these replacement teeth. To help you get the most out of your new dental bridge, Drs. Negar Tehrani and Chang Yi and the rest […]
Help! My Teeth Are Yellow
A smile that dazzles, a winning smile, a sparkling smile — all of these descriptions refer to smiles that are backed by bright pearly whites. If you’re a little more close-lipped these days because of yellowing teeth, the good news is that we can give you a smile you’ll be proud to flash. At McLean […]
What to Expect During and After a Root Canal Procedure
As dental experts, our goal is to do everything we can to preserve your teeth and one of the most useful tools for accomplishing this goal is the root canal procedure. Not to mention, this simple procedure provides the much-needed benefit of relieving your tooth pain. At McLean Aura Dentistry, Drs. Negar Tehrani and Chang Yi and our team have extensive […]
Is a Cracked Tooth a Dental Emergency?
You bite into a popcorn kernel or some ice and quickly realize that something isn’t right with your tooth. Or, perhaps you have a tooth that can’t support the dental work (fillings, etc.) and a piece breaks loose. Whatever the scenario, a cracked tooth warrants prompt attention to both preserve your tooth and protect it […]
When to Consider Dentures
Your teeth are designed to go the distance, but, unfortunately, that’s rarely the case anymore. Consider this: 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and 40 million are missing all of their teeth. If you find yourself struggling with deteriorating dental health and you’re looking for solutions, we here at McLean Aura Dentistry would like to take […]
The Many Important Roles a Dental Crown Can Play in Your Dental Health
Of all the wonderful tools and resources that support your dental health, there’s a good case to be made for putting dental crowns at the top of the list. From preserving your teeth to improving your smile, dental crowns fulfill many key roles. The team here at McLean Aura Dentistry, which includes prosthodontist, Dr. Negar Tehrani, […]
