Has your dentist offered you a fluoride treatment recently? Are you wondering why you might need a fluoride treatment and what benefits this intervention has to offer? Fluoride is a mineral that plays an important role in keeping your teeth as strong and healthy as possible. While many patients get fluoride through sources such as…
DetailsHas your dentist recommended that you receive gum treatment? If so, you might be pleased to learn that our practice provides minimally invasive gum treatment with soft tissue lasers. Laser therapy is used for a number of dental and medical procedures because it kills pathogens on contact, seals tissue with reduced need for suturing, and…
DetailsDoes your jaw make clicking or popping sounds? Perhaps you have difficulty eating or suffer with frequent headaches. These are common symptoms of TMJ disorder, which can produce debilitating pain. Our dentist provides TMJ disorder treatment to help patients improve their quality of life and oral function. TMJ disorder treatment can encompass placing dental restorations,…
DetailsIt is always preferred to save biological teeth whenever possible, even if those teeth are severely damaged. Ideally, you will see your dentist in time to address the damage using porcelain crowns or some other restoration rather than having to extract the tooth and replace it. Porcelain crowns are uniquely advantageous to patients, achieving both…
DetailsAre teeth that are stained, chipped or cracked detracting from your smile’s natural beauty? Porcelain veneers can help. These thin, tooth-shaped shells – one of the most versatile treatments in cosmetic dentistry – can be placed on top of your natural teeth to conceal any number of aesthetic flaws. Furthermore, porcelain veneers can make a…
DetailsWhen a tooth has been affected by advanced decay or an injury that exposes the tooth’s inner core to the oral cavity, it may be possible to save the tooth with root canal therapy. Because the tooth can die if bacteria invade the pulp tissue in its core, root canal therapy prevents this outcome by…
DetailsAre you missing one or more teeth? If so, you probably have endured reduced self-esteem and confidence on top of difficulty eating. Having a replacement tooth could change your life – especially if you choose dental implants as a treatment option. Dental implants and the restorations they hold replace the entire structure of a tooth.…
DetailsIf you are committed to a daily brushing and flossing routine, you are not just keeping your teeth clean, but you are also using an important tool for the prevention of harmful oral diseases. It’s important to use proper tools and techniques to get the maximum benefits from your brushing and flossing. In combination with…
DetailsWhen you know that you will need to have a tooth extraction, you should immediately begin working with your dentist to develop a plan to replace that tooth (or teeth). There are many compelling reasons to restore a complete smile. Depending on your circumstances, you may have multiple treatment options for restoring your smile after…
DetailsLaser dentistry is a remarkable technology that enhances patient care by reducing invasiveness and accelerating the healing process. Our laser dentist utilizes this technology to perform a number of treatments including gum recontouring, tissue biopsies, and tooth exposure for orthodontics. We also employ lasers to perform frenectomies and treat canker sores. Why are lasers used…
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