We offer a number of cosmetic treatments and lifelike metal-free restorations to improve the appearance, function, and health of your smile. However, with two unique cosmetic treatments, we can address several common esthetic issues in just one visit. What is bonding and contouring? Are these procedures right for you? […]
How To Address Broken Or Avulsed Teeth
What should you do when a tooth is avulsed (knocked-out) or broken? There are a few steps you can take right before seeing your dentist to ease discomfort and make the repair process easier. Fortunately, we can provide emergency care to address problems or injuries with the teeth and gums, returning your smile to optimal […]
3 Common Childhood Dental Issues
There are many dental health issues that concern children, from the well know, such as tooth decay, to the less obvious, such as thumb sucking. As a parent, protecting your little one’s smile means being aware of the possible dangers and taking steps to help. Today, we’re going to look at three common dental issues […]
Do You Have Questions About Dentures?
Last week, we looked at how bridges can address minor tooth loss. But what if you’ve lost several teeth, or all of them? In these scenarios, you benefit from dentures, a dental prosthetic designed to address serious tooth loss and restore function and beauty to your smile. Do you have questions about dentures? […]
What Kind Of Bridge Do You Need?
Last week, we looked at dental implants for replacing lost teeth. However, they are not the only option for restoring your missing teeth. In fact, for the loss of one or more teeth, you may benefit from a dental bridge. We offer two different options at our office. What kind of bridge of you need? […]
What Do You Know About Dental Implants?
Losing a tooth, or more than one, can be embarrassing. In addition, the issue can lead to trouble communicating clearly, difficulty eating, and even lead to jaw joint problems, such as TMJ disorder or bruxism. To improve your quality of life, you need to have your missing teeth replaced. Fortunately, we can do so with […]
How Do You Prevent Gum Disease?
According to studies from the Centers for Disease Control, half of adults over 30 suffer from some form of periodontal disease. Without treatment, gum disease can lead to major discomfort, as well as a risk of adult tooth loss. How do you prevent gum disease? With a focus on proper homecare and routine visits with […]
What Is Your Toothache Saying?
Do you have an aching tooth? When you have pain in or around your smile, you should see your dentist. If the pain is serious, then you may even need an emergency visit. Discomfort is a warning sign that something has developed. Your toothache could be saying that your smile is in danger and requires […]
How Do You Place Dental Fillings?
When a cavity forms, you need a restoration to prevent the issue from growing worse and threatening the health and stability of your tooth. In order to treat the decay, we may recommend a dental filling. If we decide this is the best choice for you, what can you expect? How do we place dental […]
FAQs: When Do You Need An Extraction?
While our goal is to preserve your natural teeth, sometimes maintaining good oral health means doing the opposite. With wisdom teeth or severe infections, removing the tooth may be essential to prevent damage from occurring or infection from reaching surrounding teeth. When do you need an extraction? Will removing the tooth be comfortable? […]
