Tooth loss can happen at any age for many reasons … trauma, excessive decay, disease … or maybe teeth never erupted correctly. A solution that is closest to biological teeth is to restore missing teeth with dental implants. Your dentist will qualify you as a candidate by reviewing your overall health and performing a comprehensive […]
Gum disease can impact one or several teeth; a quadrant; an arch; or your entire mouth can be impacted with this oral health problem. Even if you are diligent about brushing and flossing; and visit your dentist every six months as recommended, you can still develop gingivitis. The early signs of gingivitis include unprovoked bleeding […]
Keeping up with your dental appointments and your home oral hygiene routine of brushing and flossing won’t just keep your smile looking good, it will also protect your oral health and your general health. If you think that dental care is too expensive, rest assured that investing in routine preventive care will reduce the risk […]
Tooth loss can occur for many reasons … a traumatic event, disease, or advanced decay can result in a missing tooth. You have multiple choices for replacing a tooth; patients wishing to restore their ability to eat, speak, and laugh with confidence often look to dental implants to replace a missing tooth. A discussion with […]
While your ancestors contribute to certain things like jaw space, and whether you will have big or small teeth, the overall health of your teeth is each individual’s responsibility and for the most part very controllable. If you brush twice daily with a fluoridated tooth paste, floss every day, and visit your dentist every six […]
There are many positive things we can do to care for our dental health, such as brush twice every day with a fluoridated tooth paste; floss daily to remove food debris your tooth brush missed; and visit your dentist every six months for a thorough cleaning and an examination to maintain an excellent level of […]
Whenever you laugh, eat, or speak you open your mouth revealing the teeth that have allowed you to chew and speak clearly your entire life. If you are disappointed with what you and others see, cosmetic dentistry is available so that can transform your appearance. A consultation with our dentist will identify problem areas and […]
Porcelain veneers are wafer thin, tooth colored shells that are placed on the front side of teeth that can offer both cosmetic and tooth strengthening capabilities. Porcelain is an ideal material as it is stain resistant and appears very natural. Porcelain veneers are considered very durable, but they are not invincible. Just as your teeth […]
The loss of one or more teeth to trauma, disease, or decay can mean many adjustments … the way you see yourself, how you speak, and what you are able to eat. Dental implants provide an ideal solution to replace the dentition you have lost with permanent, aesthetically pleasing teeth that will restore the function […]
Dental crowns play a very large role in salvaging teeth damaged from excessive decay or broken teeth; as the final step for root canal therapy; as a support for a fixed dental prosthesis; and as the final restoration for a dental implant. Our teeth are very strong, but are subjected to pressure every day. The […]