Our implant dentist understands the distressing effects tooth loss has on our patients. When a tooth is lost in adulthood, patients suffer with diminished oral function and in many cases depression and social anxiety. In addition to having difficulty chewing food, losing one or more...
While teeth are strong, they are susceptible to injury. Accidental falls, traumatic injuries to the face, or even something as mundane as accidentally biting down on an olive pit can fracture a tooth. A fractured tooth often requires the need for a dental crown and...
Some patients with canker sores find that they seem to develop these lesions quite frequently. Canker sores can form anywhere in the mouth along soft tissues such as the insides of cheeks and lips. In most cases, a canker sore will heal on its own....
Invisalign clear aligners are an alternative treatment to dental braces for teeth straightening. Over the past several years, Invisalign has made further inroads into the teeth straightening process allowing for treatment for many types of malocclusions making Invisalign a practical solution for just about any...
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. This joint is located on each side of the face just above the jaw in front of the ear. Placing your fingers on this point and opening and closing your mouth will allow you to feel its movement. The TMJ...
A root canal is a dental procedure where the outer surface of the tooth is opened and the contents of the root’s canals are cleaned out usually due to infection. Without this process, the affected tooth must generally be extracted. Sensitivity to temperature or sweets is...
A first impression can be determined by the condition of your teeth. Patients that have chipped, stained, or discolored teeth may appear to have little self-confidence or self-esteem. There is a dental procedure that is minimally invasive that can cure multiple dental imperfections, and that...
One of the most economical cosmetic dental treatments available today is teeth whitening. Take-home kits are convenient, but when time is of the essence, in-office whitening with Zoom whitening will turn your drab smile to Hollywood bright in one brief dental appointment. Your cosmetic dentist will...
Smile symmetry occurs when teeth are straight, even, and properly aligned. There are programs that are extensive and long term to correct your bite to achieve the desired result. However, for many patients, invasive, lengthy procedures are impractical. A process to correct misaligned, crooked, chipped,...
Did you know that menopause not only presents changes to your general well-being, it also affects your oral health? Hormonal fluctuations that occur with menopause can contribute to oral conditions in dentistry such as dry mouth and gum disease. During menopause, patients should pay close...