The eight large molars in the back of your mouth play a critical role in grinding and processing the foods you eat. If one is lost to dental trauma or severe tooth decay, it can significantly impair your oral function. First molars, residing immediately behind your premolars, can often be replaced by a piece of bridgework. This restoration will be... read more »

Are you considering a dental implant? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people wonder if dental implants are right for them, yet they are unsure of the details around the procedure. That is why our team here at Prosthodontics Associates, P.A. in Portland, Maine, is happy to talk to you about dental implants, so you can discover if... read more »

With all the different types of mouthwash on the market today, it is important to find the mouthwash that fits your smile’s needs. Not only are mouthwashes designed to improve the smell of your breath, but they can clean your teeth, strengthen your tooth enamel, and even whiten your smile. Always use a mouthwash that can help accomplish the needs... read more »

Did you ever wish that fixing or replacing lost or missing teeth could be done easily? Fortunately, with the ongoing upgrades being made to dentures, they can be. Dentures make tooth replacement therapies easy. Not only are dentures minimally invasive in your mouth, they are removable too. One of the biggest advantages of removable dentures is that they can be... read more »

Here at Prosthodontics Associates, P.A., we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »