Tooth loss is a problem that impacts your appearance, the foods we eat, and maybe even how we pronounce different sounds. One of the solutions used to treat tooth loss is with dental bridges. A standard dental bridge is comprised of two anchor teeth (abutment teeth)...
Discoloration on teeth can occur for many reasons … poor dental hygiene, medications, fluorosis, decay, lifestyle habits, and aging. While some of the causes of dental stain are preventable smoking or tobacco use, foods like (coffee, tea, red wine, berries, beets, etc.), some occur without...
We have all experienced having a dry mouth. Some medications are designed to dry the head such as antihistamines; life-saving medications for high blood pressure; thirst and dehydration; anxiety … these are a few of the things that can result in a dry mouth. But...
Healthy gum tissue will not bleed during a normal hygiene visit. Our dentist or hygienist will scale teeth to remove plaque build-up; check the gingiva to determine the periodontal status of each tooth; take dental x-rays to check for dental decay; and perform the tests...
Many patients are now seeking the latest trends available in cosmetic dentistry. Improvements such as teeth whitening can make a major aesthetic change. But if more treatment is needed to make the change you desire, our cosmetic dentist has many solutions to meet your needs. Zoom!...
Tooth loss can be incredibly distressing for patients. Not only does the loss of teeth in adulthood alter one’s physical appearance, it makes eating and speaking properly very difficult. On top of a changed appearance and diminished oral function, many edentulous patients suffer with low...
Root canal therapy is an incredibly important dental service. Although root canal treatment tends to have a bad reputation among some folks, it is actually a tooth-saving procedure that can prevent the death of a tooth or the need for the tooth to be extracted....
Do you have spaces between your front teeth that make you feel self-conscious to smile around others? Spacing between teeth is a common smile imperfection that can be caused by orthodontic issues and decay around the edges of teeth. When orthodontic treatment isn’t enough to...
Dental disease most often gets a grip through the absence of a good daily hygiene regimen and missing those important visits with the dentist every six months for a thorough cleaning and dental exam. When neglect to dental care occurs, there are usually signs of...
Invisalign teeth straightening offers many advantages over traditional braces to correct a dental malocclusion. A malocclusion results when the top teeth do not properly align with the bottom teeth. The result can be a cross bite, over bite, or under bite. Since the inception of Invisalign,...