Crowns & Bridgework Dental Crowns and Bridgework.Dentistry is an art as well as a science; dental crowns offer a perfect example of this. A dental crown or “cap” is a covering that fits over a damaged, decayed or unattractive tooth. It can even replace a tooth entirely as part of dental bridgework. A crown completely… READ MORE
Cosmetic Tooth Bonding We are proud of the ways in which dentistry can restore broken or decayed teeth to full beauty and function. One of the easiest and least expensive ways of doing this is with dental bonding. Before and After Tooth Bonding.Bonding uses tooth-colored materials to replace missing tooth structure or hide cosmetically unappealing… READ MORE
Our Pediatric Dentists take extra special care of your kids. Our principal dentist and staff are very experienced in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of dental problems in children. Our dental staff believes in prevention and interception of dental issues in younger patients before they transform into major dental problems. To mentions a few of… READ MORE
Root canal treatment — also called endodontics (“endo” – inside, “dont” – tooth) — is a set of specialized procedures designed to treat problems of the soft pulp (nerve) tissue inside the tooth. While some mistakenly think of it as an unusually painful treatment, in most cases the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting… READ MORE
It’s never a good time for a dental emergency. There are ways to avoid injury to your teeth and gums during this time: avoid chewing ice, popcorn kernels and hard candy, all of which can crack a tooth; chew hard foods, such as nuts and peanut brittle, slowly; do not use your teeth to open… READ MORE
For the vast majority of orthodontic patients, wearing fixed appliances (commonly called braces) will be a major part of treatment — and those braces, for the most part, will be the familiar silvery-metal type. But while they’re still quite popular, traditional-looking metal braces are no longer the only game in town! Let’s have a look… READ MORE
When you hear the word “orthodontics,” what comes to mind? Probably a young teenager whose teeth are covered by a latticework of metal. There are indeed many orthodontic patients who fit that description. However, there now exists an increasingly popular alternative to traditional metal braces: Invisalign® clear aligners.As the name implies, Invisalign clear aligners are… READ MORE
What a difference straight teeth can make! A great-looking smile can boost your self-confidence and have a positive impact on social and professional opportunities. Orthodontic treatment is the original smile makeover tool — and you will be happy to know that you’re never too old to take advantage of it. But it isn’t all about… READ MORE
What is a Denture? A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It may be made of acrylic resin or a combination with various metals. Complete dentures replace all the teeth, while a partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position. Why… READ MORE
Lasers are an exciting and latest technology, widely used in medicine, kind to tissues, and excellent for healing. Treatment with the dental soft tissue diode lasers has been shown to have a significant long-term bactericidal effect in periodontal pockets. Scaling and root planing outcomes are enhanced when diode laser therapy is added to the dental… READ MORE
