Tooth loss from dental avulsion, severe tooth decay, or another oral health problem can hamper your basic oral function. Depending on the location of the original tooth the void left in your mouth could also affect your speech and the appearance of your smile. If you have lost a tooth it’s best to have it restored by a qualified prosthodontist... read more »

If you ever wake up and feel any signs of tenderness or soreness in your jaw, it may be linked to an oral health condition known as bruxism. Bruxism consists of grinding and gnashing your teeth unconsciously. Although bruxism can often occur while you're awake, it is most often associated with sleeping. To determine if you suffer from bruxism, ask... read more »

We won't lie: false teeth can take lots of work. However, the benefits really are worth it. Here are some tips on treating dentures. Once you've received false teeth, you'll be able to speak appropriately and chew food again, and your smile will be full again. To preserve your regained dental health, make sure to retain the integrity of your... read more »

Oral piercings are becoming a fashion trend when it comes to body jewelry, such as earrings. But it’s important to remember that piercings on the tissues of the mouth--tongue, cheeks, and lips--are riskier than earring piercings. Essentially, this is due to the millions of oral bacteria that live in the mouth, and have to be repeatedly cleared away with brushing... read more »

If you’re thinking about whitening the tint of your pearly whites, you’ve come to the right site! We’ve helped numerous of our patients in Portland, Maine, whiten their pearly whites, and we continue to do so on a daily basis. The service works through bleaching, and it’s totally safe. Bleaching services allow us to brighten the color of your chompers... read more »

Just as our team at Prosthodontics Associates, P.A. has to be conscious of and manage oral infection in the office, there are things you can do at home to reduce your probability of disease of the mouth, teeth and gums. Beyond the fundamentals of brushing and flossing, here are some tips to mull over: Wash Your Hands: Your mom and... read more »

There are many types of dental restorations, including dental crowns. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. At Prosthodontics Associates, P.A., we provide tooth-colored, aesthetic dental crowns. Dr. Paul Best may recommend a dental crown in Portland, Maine, to: - Hold a weak tooth together -... read more »

Damaged tooth enamel can cause more than tooth sensitivity, and cosmetic imperfections. As time goes by bacterial deposits can start to build up in the minute textures in the tooth enamel. This could eventually cause a large and painful cavity to develop in the already distressed tooth. A minor chip can sometimes be repaired by having Dr. Paul Best apply... read more »

Coffee, soda, tea, wine, berries – is there anything that doesn’t stain your teeth? Believe it or not, these substances and many others can stain your teeth, and those stains can be very hard to remove once they’ve breached your tooth enamel. Are your teeth stained or misshaped? If so, dental veneers might be a great option for you. Veneers... read more »

A hard blow to the face from a household accident, automotive collision, or sports injury can sometimes cause severe dental trauma. When a tooth is cracked, shattered, or severely fractured Dr. Paul Best might be able to restore it with endodontic therapy. If the dental trauma has also traumatized the underlying periodontal tissues, Dr. Paul Best might recommend extracting the... read more »