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Dental health during you child’s early years offers another set of challenges. For most parents, this doesn't come as a big surprise. A dizzying number of changes strike during these formative years, and parents often experience a few frustrations along the way.But children listen more than we realize, and pestering parents can make a tremendous difference in the dental future of these up and coming young adults. Oral home care habits tend to slide, sometimes to the point of complete neglect. In...

Botox has been primarily used as a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles and lines on the face. However, the botulinum toxin that Botox is derived from actually has a long history of medically therapeutic uses.Largely due to its minimally invasive nature, the use of Botox in dentistry is expanding to treat dental conditions like high lip lines, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Bruxism, dentures no longer fitting due to shifting jaw muscles, and more. Continue reading to find out the requirements a de...

CROWNSA crown is a permanent covering that fits over an original tooth that is either decayed, damaged or cracked. Crowns are made of a variety of different materials such as porcelain, gold, acrylic resin or a mix of these materials. Porcelain generally has the most natural appearance, although it is often less durable.The treatment plan for a patient receiving a crown involves:Numbing the tooth to remove the decay in or around it.Re-sculpturing the tooth to provide an ideal fit for the crown.M...

When people lose one tooth or several permanent teeth due to an accident, illness, or aging, they may experience the negative effects on their self esteem or an inability to chew.When patients experience tooth loss your dentist can give you back your beautiful smile by implementing a Partial or Full Denture treatment plan that suits your needs both financially and aesthetically.Advantages of full and partial dentures include improved chewing ability, improved speech, improved aesthetic appearanc...

How digital x-rays benefit you.Over the past 60 years science has helped improve the dental profession. One good example – today, dental X-rays are safer and more convenient. Today’s traditional dental X-rays emit much lower amounts of radiation than in the past and are considered extremely safe. Digital radiography is a high tech alternative with the following benefits:Uses 90% less radiationAbility to transfer Dental Records by emailNo chemicals involved, so Environmentally friendlyShorter Den...

IF MISSING TEETH ARE LEAVING YOU FEELING SELF-CONCIOUS OR YOU WEAR DENTURES THAT ARE UNCOMFORTABLE, DENTAL IMPLANTS CAN BE A VERY EFFECTIVE SOLUTION.Dental implants are designed to look perfectly natural alongside your other teeth. And they are a long lasting option for restoring your smile. The implant post is made up of titanium and other materials that are compatible with the human body. They are placed in the upper or lower jaw, where they function as a sturdy anchor for a replacement crown....

THIRD MOLARSYour third molars are more commonly called 'wisdom teeth.' Usually appearing in the late teens or early twenties, third molars often lack the proper space in the jaw to erupt fully or even at all. This common condition is called impaction. When any wisdom tooth lacks the space to come through or simply develops in the wrong place of your jaw and becomes impacted, problems can arise. Primarily, damage to adjacent teeth and crowding occurs. In certain cases, the wisdom teeth that canno...

A 'filling' is a tooth repair that replaces and restores your tooth structure that is damaged due to decay or fracture. We replace old, broken-down teeth or metal fillings with white filling composites. This will not only repair, strengthen and increase the longevity of your teeth but most importantly, restore your beautiful, confident smile.Our practice uses the highest quality materials and combines various shades for each filling to match not only the external tooth color but internal structu...

If you lost one or more teeth or have dentures and you’re ready for a permanent solution, consider an implant restoration. Replacing missing teeth can improve a patient’s self-esteem, the way they chew and how they talk.Losing permanent teeth due to an accident, aging, or periodontal disease can be difficult, but you can get back the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. Dental Implant Restorations facts:Durable – the implant fuses to the bone making implants the most durable tooth replacement o...

An intra-oral camera is a tiny video camera that captures magnified images within the mouth and displays them on a computer monitor. Both dentist and patient can clearly see irregularities not visible by the naked eye.Since its introduction in the early ‘90s the intra-oral camera has grown in popularity. Today, its use is widespread. Dentists that use this device have found it very helpful at diagnosing dental conditions such as tooth decay and cracked teeth and in educating the patient....

Dental laughing gas or nitrous oxide is a form of ‘conscious sedation’ which can help reduce dental anxiety. Since nitrous oxide is inhaled, it acts fast and leaves the body very quickly. The patient is awake throughout the procedure and able to drive home or back to the office to finish the work day. Nitrous oxide should not be use by pregnant patients, or patients with respiratory disorders....

Oral exam for oral cancer screeningYour dentist may perform an oral exam during your routine dental visit to screen for oral cancer. Early detection means a greater chance for a cure. During an oral exam, your dentist looks for red or white patches, or mouth sores.Many people have abnormal sores in their mouths that are usually noncancerous. An oral exam doesn’t determine if a sore is cancerous – so if your dentist finds an unusual sore, a biopsy may be necessary.Who should consider oral cancer ...

There are two types of whitening: At home temporary bleaching and permanent in-office whitening.With at-home bleaching, we customize trays for you to wear at home that put teeth (but not gums) in contact with bleaching solution. This option offers results in about 5–10 sessions relatively inexpensively, though the degree of whitening can vary from person to person. Monthly touch-ups must be made to maintain the whitening.For faster results, we also preform in-office whitening, which gives you a ...