Your overall well being is connected to your dental condition. With that knowledge, doing everything you can to maintain great dental health should be given top priority. One of the things you can do to keep your teeth and gums in great shape is to see your dentist every six months for cleaning and dental…
DetailsPatients with rather sizeable cavities or those who need to restore a tooth following an injury may not be adequately treated with a normal filling. In these cases, dental crowns can help to protect and strengthen your teeth from further damage and preserve your oral health in the process. Dental crowns are caps that slide…
DetailsYour list of to-dos for the new school year probably includes buying clothes and school supplies, planning quick, healthy lunches and perhaps scheduling a physical or an eye exam. It’s important to fit in an appointment with your child’s dentist among those tasks, as well. Your child’s oral health can have a major impact on…
DetailsPatients who have experienced tooth loss have different tooth replacement options. The most suitable choice may be based on the number of teeth that you need to replace. If only a small number of teeth is missing, a partial denture may suffice. If you have lost all of your teeth, you will need to pursue…
DetailsSome folks consider wearing conventional metal and wire braces a drag. This is because the fixed appliances like brackets and anchors used to hold wires and rubber bands can be very uncomfortable. Moreover, traditional braces are pretty conspicuous. Fortunately, there is an alternative to braces that is comfortable and discreet. With Invisalign, our patients can…
DetailsAlmost everyone wants a brighter, whiter smile. Unfortunately, many of us feel discouraged by tooth whitening products when we try over the counter whitening kits and toothpaste. This is because over the counter tooth whitening products cannot tackle tough stains. Their formulas often lack the potency and stability to lift deep, permanent discoloration. After trying…
DetailsTMJ disorder and the symptoms it produces can have profound effect on a person’s daily life. From decreased oral function to debilitating orofacial pain, TMJ disorder drastically reduces a person’s quality of life. Most of the time, TMJ disorder and its symptoms can be mitigated with professional treatment from a dentist. Common treatment options include…
DetailsCosmetic dentistry focuses on the aesthetics of one’s smile. Applying restorations and enhancements to teeth can conceal all types of dental imperfections and in some cases, protect teeth from damage. When it comes to improving the appearance of a smile, a cosmetic dentist may use crowns, veneers, or bonding treatment to hide flaws like chips,…
DetailsOur family dentist provides preventive oral health treatments that can thwart the development of common disease. Preventing disease not only preserves oral health, it can help keep one’s healthcare costs low. When common conditions like tooth decay progress without treatment, it can cause permanent damage to one’s teeth along with affecting the health of surrounding…
DetailsDo you suffer with dry mouth? Did you know that persistent dry mouth could affect your oral health? In fact, those with chronic dry mouth have a higher risk of developing tooth decay and cavities. The reason dry mouth leads to cavities and gum disease is because of diminished saliva production. Saliva is nature’s way…
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