Many healthy foods are acidic, like citrus fruits and tomatoes. Some less healthy items, such as soda or sour candies, also expose your teeth to excess acid. When your diet includes acidic foods and beverages, your teeth may suffer as a result. Furthermore, any nutrition...
Patients may originally choose dental crowns made of metal materials, or of porcelain fused to metal, but become dissatisfied with those restorations over time. Perhaps the porcelain has worn away a bit, exposing the metal underneath or the patient prefers to replace a “gold” crown...
Sleep apnea, a condition in which patients quit breathing for very short periods during sleep, can occur in varying degrees. Mild sleep apnea may have less of an effect on your quality of life, but you still should consider having this condition treated to get...
If your smile is less than optimal, a cosmetic dentist can help to give you the pearly whites of your dreams. Whether your problem is staining, damaged teeth or misaligned teeth or jaws, there is a cosmetic intervention to address it. Depending on your needs,...
Halloween is a beloved holiday for many children thanks to the opportunity to dress up and, of course, eat candy. As a parent, you may be more scared of what all that candy will do to your child’s teeth than any witch, ghost or goblin....
An impacted tooth is unable to erupt through the gums properly, often because there’s not enough room in the jaw to accommodate the tooth. This condition is associated with a number of symptoms that you should discuss with your dentist. Swelling or redness at the site...
Have you suffered with tooth loss? Are you considering dental implants for replacement teeth? If so, you might be curious on what steps you need to take to learn more about your tooth replacement options. If dental implants interest you, you can schedule a consultation...
Spacing issues between the anterior (front) teeth are a common cosmetic concern for many patients. Gaps between front teeth are very noticeable to others and this can make a person feel very self-conscious about his or her smile. Fortunately, our cosmetic dentist offers treatments that...
When our teeth become damaged by wear and tear or disease, restorations are necessary to protect against complications related to permanent damage. In most instances, if a tooth is salvageable with restorations, our dentist will prefer to use restorations over removing a damaged tooth because...
Tooth injuries can be devastating, especially if the injury results in a dislodged or knocked out tooth. Fortunately, you can prepare for emergencies and even prevent injuries by committing to healthy dental practices. In the unfortunate event of dental trauma, our dentist can help with...