A comprehensive dental examination and appropriate treatment planning is the foundation for providing excellent dental treatment. Did you know…that Americans are less and less likely to visit the dentist as they age? Data from the Centers for Disease Control reports...
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Metal-Free implants are white in color and made from Zirconium Dioxide, usually referred to as “Zirconia”. They provide a very good alternative to individuals that are allergic to metals and provide excellent osseointegration (connect very well to surrounding...
A Full Mouth makeover is the most powerful way to rebuild your smile and enhance your looks. For the majority of the population, the change in one’s smile creates the longest-lasting and most dramatic change in the overall facial structure as compared to other...
Provisional restorations are often used during complex restorative dental procedures to serve as temporary prosthetic replacements while patients wait for a permanent restoration. Provisional restorations offer patients to try-out the look and feel of the final...
General dentistry encompasses a broad range of diseases and disorders of the oral and maxillofacial region. Everyone should see a general dentist for routine oral health examinations, twice-yearly cleanings, and treatment of routine oral health complications, such as...
Dental veneers – also known as laminates – are used to cosmetically enhance the appearance of one or more teeth. Veneers are very thin, porcelain or resin shells that are customized for a desirable color and shape. They are bonded to the surface of the teeth to...
Inlays and onlays are dental restorations that are more extensive than dental fillings but less so than caps and crowns. They are typically formed in a dental lab and are made of gold, porcelain or resin depending on the patient’s needs and aesthetic goals. An inlay...
Dental crowns and bridges are custom-fitted tooth prosthetics that are used to replace or restore damaged or missing teeth. Crowns – also known as caps – are fixed over the surfaces of natural tooth structures or dental implants. Bridges are used to fill in the gaps...
Composite fillings – also known as tooth-colored fillings – are dental restorations designed to be inconspicuous and natural in appearance. They blend well with the teeth and appear more natural than amalgam fillings, which are darker and more easily seen by other...
Invisalign is an orthodontic appliance system used to inconspicuously treat crooked and crowded teeth in adults and teens. This modern take on braces features a system of clear aligner trays that are worn at all times with the exception of during meals and when...
Your smile is the first impression that others have of you, so it makes sense that you would want it to be bright, white and healthy. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, more than 99 percent of all American adults believe that a smile is an...
Teeth whitening procedures are used to brighten the appearance of a patient’s smile – often by multiple shade changes in a single session. According to the American Dental Association, teeth whitening procedures have become some of the most popular esthetic dental...
Dentures are an effective and affordable way of replacing missing teeth. Composed of a durable plastic resin and sometimes porcelain, both partial and full dentures can be fabricated to look and feel natural. Dentures are custom-fit to make it possible to eat foods...
Like a fixed bridge, partial dentures rest on surrounding teeth to fill in the gaps where one or more teeth are missing. But unlike a fixed bridge, partial dentures are fully removable by the wearer. Partials are affordable alternatives to other types of dental...
A Night Guard is a dental appliance custom-fit to a patient’s teeth, either for the upper or lower arch. Night Guards serve varying purposes and are often recommended for use in adult patients of all ages. It is essential that bite guards be professionally fit, rather...
Periodontal Treatment comprises of treatment modalities that address the hard and soft structures that surround the tooth, namely the gums, the ligaments and bone structure. Did you know… that according to data from a study titled Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults...
Root canals are valuable dental procedures used to treat and preserve teeth with badly infected roots. The pulp is the live portion of the tooth that extends into the root and contains nerve endings and tissues. When it becomes infected, patients can experience pain,...
Tooth extractions are routine dental procedures used to remove decayed, damaged or otherwise problematic teeth. Dentists usually make every effort to preserve natural teeth, although sometimes an extraction is necessary. Although the procedure is performed in a...
TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which is the bone structure, muscles and connective tissues that surround the jaw and control chewing. When patients experience disorders of this joint, they are said to have a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD....
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of back teeth to prevent the development of tooth decay, especially in children. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to...
Dental mouth guards have long been used to protect the teeth, gums and supporting tissues from damage, injury and trauma. There are two types of sports mouth guards – over the counter and custom. While OTC guards are helpful for occasional use, many dental patients...
Preventative care is a foundation of dentistry. The American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist regularly – usually about twice yearly – for full cleanings, examinations, and consultations for potential treatment. Professional dental cleanings help...
A Night Guard is a dental appliance custom-fit to a patient’s teeth, either for the upper or lower arch. Night Guards serve varying purposes and are often recommended for use in adult patients of all ages. It is essential that bite guards be professionally fit, rather...
Periodontal Treatment comprises of treatment modalities that address the hard and soft structures that surround the tooth, namely the gums, the ligaments and bone structure. Did you know… that according to data from a study titled Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults...
Root canals are valuable dental procedures used to treat and preserve teeth with badly infected roots. The pulp is the live portion of the tooth that extends into the root and contains nerve endings and tissues. When it becomes infected, patients can experience pain,...
Tooth extractions are routine dental procedures used to remove decayed, damaged or otherwise problematic teeth. Dentists usually make every effort to preserve natural teeth, although sometimes an extraction is necessary. Although the procedure is performed in a...
TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which is the bone structure, muscles and connective tissues that surround the jaw and control chewing. When patients experience disorders of this joint, they are said to have a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD....
A comprehensive dental examination and appropriate treatment planning is the foundation for providing excellent dental treatment. Did you know…that Americans are less and less likely to visit the dentist as they age? Data from the Centers for Disease Control reports...
Invisalign is an orthodontic appliance system used to inconspicuously treat crooked and crowded teeth in adults and teens. This modern take on braces features a system of clear aligner trays that are worn at all times with the exception of during meals and when...
Teeth whitening procedures are used to brighten the appearance of a patient’s smile – often by multiple shade changes in a single session. According to the American Dental Association, teeth whitening procedures have become some of the most popular esthetic dental...
Composite fillings – also known as tooth-colored fillings – are dental restorations designed to be inconspicuous and natural in appearance. They blend well with the teeth and appear more natural than amalgam fillings, which are darker and more easily seen by other...
Dental crowns and bridges are custom-fitted tooth prosthetics that are used to replace or restore damaged or missing teeth. Crowns – also known as caps – are fixed over the surfaces of natural tooth structures or dental implants. Bridges are used to fill in the gaps...
Dentures are removable tooth prosthetics designed to look and function like natural teeth. For thousands of years, some form of denture has been used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, although today’s dentures are much more advanced and easier to care for....
Traditional dental implants are surgical-grade root devices made from titanium or titanium alloy. Implants serve to support permanent tooth prosthetics or crowns. These artificial roots are anchored in the bone beneath the gums where they become fused into the jaw....
Inlays and onlays are dental restorations that are more extensive than dental fillings but less so than caps and crowns. They are typically formed in a dental lab and are made of gold, porcelain or resin depending on the patient’s needs and aesthetic goals. An inlay...
Dental veneers – also known as laminates – are used to cosmetically enhance the appearance of one or more teeth. Veneers are very thin, porcelain or resin shells that are customized for a desirable color and shape. They are bonded to the surface of the teeth to...
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of back teeth to prevent the development of tooth decay, especially in children. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to...
General dentistry encompasses a broad range of diseases and disorders of the oral and maxillofacial region. Everyone should see a general dentist for routine oral health examinations, twice-yearly cleanings, and treatment of routine oral health complications, such as...
Your smile is the first impression that others have of you, so it makes sense that you would want it to be bright, white and healthy. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, more than 99 percent of all American adults believe that a smile is an...
Preventative care is a foundation of dentistry. The American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist regularly – usually about twice yearly – for full cleanings, examinations, and consultations for potential treatment. Professional dental cleanings help...
Dental mouth guards have long been used to protect the teeth, gums and supporting tissues from damage, injury and trauma. There are two types of sports mouth guards – over the counter and custom. While OTC guards are helpful for occasional use, many dental patients...
Provisional restorations are often used during complex restorative dental procedures to serve as temporary prosthetic replacements while patients wait for a permanent restoration. Provisional restorations offer patients to try-out the look and feel of the final...
Porcelain fused to metal, or PFM restorations have been a standard in restorative dentistry for more than three decades. During that time, dentists around the world have adopted PFM crowns and bridges due to the versatility for use, as well as their ability to be...
Like a fixed bridge, partial dentures rest on surrounding teeth to fill in the gaps where one or more teeth are missing. But unlike a fixed bridge, partial dentures are fully removable by the wearer. Partials are affordable alternatives to other types of dental...
Dentures are an effective and affordable way of replacing missing teeth. Composed of a durable plastic resin and sometimes porcelain, both partial and full dentures can be fabricated to look and feel natural. Dentures are custom-fit to make it possible to eat foods...
