Worn or Eroded Teeth
When the enamel of a tooth is worn away, the tooth often becomes sensitive and is more susceptible to decay. Advanced cases often require crowns to save the teeth. Tooth enamel may be worn away in several ways. One or more of the following factors may cause premature wear: Attrition Attrition is the gradual loss of enamel through “wear”. A […]
Bleeding Gums
Have you ever been brushing or flossing your teeth and noticed you’re rinsing out blood? If so, you are a part of the 60% of the population that has experienced bleeding gums. Do you feel that bleeding gums are a normal experience? Then you are a part of the 1 in 3 that share this […]
Night Guard
You might have seen them in a comedy skit of a man or woman going to bed with a big device in their mouth. It’s typically shown as unattractive, causes you to drool, and makes it so you are hard to understand if you talk with it in. (Think Tina Fey in the movie Date […]
Anesthesia
New advances in dental medications have virtually eliminated the discomfort of dental procedures. There are several elements to creating a comfortable experience for your dental appointment: Comfort and Relaxation The first step is to make you relaxed and comfortable. From the comfortable environment in our reception area to the soothing environment we have created around […]
Pocket Depth Reduction
So, you have periodontal disease (or gum disease). You have done the recommended scaling and root planning (the deep cleaning with your hygienist) and have upped your home dental care. However, your pocket(s) around your teeth are still deep and contain bacteria. What do you do now? If this situation sounds like you, your dental […]
Snoring
The danger of snoring Although the frequent subject of humor, in many cases, snoring is no laughing matter! Not only does snoring disrupt the sleep cycles of other family members, but in the case of sleep apnea, snoring can be a sign of a dangerous health problem. Sleep apnea actually cuts off the flow of oxygen to […]
Headaches / Migraines
Migraine Prevention Breakthrough The field of migraine prevention therapy has been at somewhat of a standstill. Although numerous drugs are now on the market which are intended to subdue migraine pain after the attack has already begun, preventing migraine has been less than satisfactory. However, research has found one common factor to all migraine and tension-type headache […]
Dental Veneers
Are you unsatisfied with the color, shape, length of your teeth? Are your teeth thin and constantly chipping? Are your teeth worn down due to years of grinding? If you said yes to any of these situations, dental veneers might be a good fit for you! What are veneers? Dental veneers are a custom made […]
Root Canal Therapy
When the nerve of a tooth becomes infected or abscessed, Root Canal Therapy is the only way to save the tooth. A tooth can become abscessed as a result of deep decay, a cracked tooth, or trauma to the tooth. The only alternative to Root Canal Therapy is an Extraction. During Root Canal Therapy, the tooth is “numbed” (just like having a filling). […]
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is the process of adding tooth colored material to your teeth. This material, which is the same as the material used in tooth colored – or composite- fillings, is matched to the color of your teeth, making the transition from tooth to composite unnoticeable. This bonding can fix cracked, chipped or misshapen teeth […]