Dental x-rays provide the best diagnostic tool your dentist can provide to help you maintain healthy teeth and gums. But all dental x-rays are not created equal. For decades the patient had to endure cardboard encased film being placed in their mouth while the assistant left...
Patients who have old, dark amalgam fillings may be concerned about the effects those restorations have on the appearance of their smiles. Fortunately, it is possible to remove amalgam fillings and replace them with tooth-colored composite restorations. A holistic dentist offers a mercury-free alternative to amalgam...
You may recognize that skimping on your brushing and flossing and avoiding your dentist are likely to harm your teeth, but you may have some other more surreptitious habits that are detrimental to your oral health. Here are five potentially problematic patterns: Frequent lozenge use: Someone...
Sometimes, a cavity is too large to be addressed by a filling alone, or a tooth has been significantly damaged due to injury. In these cases, dental crowns can help patients save their teeth and restore their smiles. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed...
There are a few reasons why teeth shift following orthodontic treatment. The patient may not have worn their retainer long enough for teeth to develop a memory of their new location. Or perhaps the patient was younger when braces were removed, and additional teeth erupting...
You remember suffering from dental decay as a child, and want to protect your children from not only the discomfort of the cavity itself, but the process required to repair decay. Prevention is much easier than having to react to a problem; and with the...
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells that are made to be cemented to the front of teeth that require cosmetic care because they are chipped, deeply stained, misshapen, contain unwanted gaps, or for patients that suffer from gum recession. A consultation with your cosmetic dentist will reveal...
Porcelain veneers are a permanent cosmetic enhancement to one’s smile. Made from porcelain, a veneer is a tooth-shaped enhancement that is cemented over the front sides of teeth to produce the appearance of a white, straight, and proportionate smile. Placed by our dentist, veneers can...
More than likely, you have heard about the dangers of gingivitis during routine visits to your dentist. While people are aware that gingivitis (gum disease) is a common oral health condition, many folks don’t know that gum disease can literally ruin your oral health and...
Professional teeth whitening is a great way to enhance your appearance. Professional whitening treatments can involve short, one-time in-office visits or custom take-home kits. Compared to store bought teeth whitening products, professional treatments are far more effective without containing ingredients that can harm teeth. The...