White Fillings
What Is A Cavity? & Why Did You Get One? Cavities, as their name implies, are essentially holes in your teeth caused by decay. You can sometimes spot a cavity, as the area surrounding the hole generally looks dark brown or gray. The main culprits to blame for your cavity are certain types of bacteria […]
Laser Dentistry
Using the latest technology, laser dentistry involves specialized instruments that produce intense concentrated beams of light. This focused heat energy can aid in various types of dental procedures, often reducing bleeding, pain, and swelling. How Laser Dentistry Works A dental laser consists of an electricity source and mirrors that guide the beam of light, gas, […]
Pediatric Dentistry Treatment
Pediatric dental exams are more extensive than just looking at the teeth. The dentist performs a review of the child’s health history to determine if there is a need for any special dental care. The examination will note the health and condition of the teeth, gums, soft tissues, head, and neck. The dentist also monitors […]
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Your third molars, commonly known as your wisdom teeth, are typically the last teeth to erupt in your mouth. If healthy and functional your wisdom teeth can be useful. However, there are also reasons why you may need to consider removing your wisdom teeth. In some cases, wisdom teeth are healthy, yet because of orthodontic […]
Gum Disease
In the U.S., an estimated three out of four adults have some level of gum disease, and many don’t realize it. Gum disease is the inflammation and infection of the gums and the surrounding tissue. Generally caused by bacterial plaque, it is the biggest cause of adult tooth loss. How Gum Disease Develops Plaque, a […]
Dental Crowns and Bridges
At our dental office, we provide dental crown(s) and bridge(s) solutions. We create customized dental crowns and bridges for those patients with missing teeth, fractured, damaged, or decayed teeth. Our dental crowns and bridges look and feel like a natural tooth. These treatments are used for the long-lasting correction of major dental problems. No matter […]
Anterior Implant Procedures
Anterior Implant Procedures: Replacing Teeth that Are Failing Teeth supporting a traditional, tooth-supported bridge often fail over time and the bridge must be replaced. The failure can be the result of significant decay, failed root canal therapy, or fracture of one or both of the teeth supporting the bridge. In these situations, dental implant treatment […]
Complete and Partial Dentures
Like many things in life, the importance of something is never truly appreciated until it is gone. If you’ve lost your teeth, due to injury, tooth decay or gum disease, you surely understand. The good news is that you have options to replace them. Dentures can help restore your way of life by helping you […]
Root Canal Therapy
What is root canal therapy? Root canal therapy is the most commonly performed procedure amongst all endodontic treatment procedures. An endodontist performs root canal treatment to treat problems related to the soft inner pulp of a tooth. Why do I need a root canal? Root canal treatment is required when nerve tissue inside the teeth […]
Dental Hygiene
No treatment will be effective unless you follow it up with routine and proper home care. This means you should brush and floss regularly after every meal and at a minimum twice a day. The key is not only to do it regularly but also to do it right. Here’s how. Before and After […]