Jul 6, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Implant Dentistry, Uncategorized
Missing teeth can put a damper on your active lifestyle. You may feel self-conscious about your appearance, experience limitations in diet, or have difficulty speaking. Without a full set of teeth, you risk gum degeneration, bone loss, and other oral health problems....
Jun 29, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Teeth Whitening, Uncategorized
Everyone wants to have a whiter, healthy smile. Home teeth whitening has become an extremely popular means to achieve those pearlier whites in the past couple of decades. In many cases, over-the-counter whitening kits are effective and safe. However, there are some...
Jun 22, 2018 | Blog, Cerec, Dental Topics 2, Uncategorized
Questions Ceramic Reconstruction, or CEREC, provides an alternative to the traditional process for restoring a tooth. Instead of making a physical impression of the tooth, it uses a 3D camera and special computer software to develop a sophisticated image of the tooth....
Jun 15, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Sedation Dentistry, Uncategorized
If you experience fear about going to the dentist, you’re not alone. Studies show that about 50% of adults experience some level of fear about dental visits, with 5% of those suffering from severe anxiety. However, patient’s wishes for a nice smile and good oral...
Jun 8, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Oral Surgery, Uncategorized
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars, and usually emerge in the late teens or early twenties. Standard dental practice is to remove wisdom teeth prior to them being fully formed when the roots have not yet had a chance to develop and fully root into the jaw....
Jun 1, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Oral Surgery, Uncategorized
While minor gum recession can be treated by your dentist with deep cleaning and antibiotics, serious gum recession can only be treated with oral surgery. A loss of bone and gum pockets that are very deep require gum surgery to address the pain and damage left by acute...
