Periodontal disease can threaten the stability of your smile and can even have effects on your overall health. It’s important to understand how gum disease presents and recognize its stages so that you can seek gum treatment from your dentist as early in the process as possible. Doing so will optimize your oral health and…
DetailsPatients who wear conventional dentures often complain that the appliances don’t fit securely and that they’re uncomfortable. Dental implants offer patients a more structurally complete prosthetic, so implant supported dentures help to address these problems and offer patients a number of additional advantages as well. Design Of Implant Supported Dentures Dental implants are small titanium…
DetailsPorcelain veneers are permanent cosmetic enhancements that can produce the appearance of a perfect smile. This popular and versatile cosmetic dentistry treatment can produce a complete smile makeover that looks incredibly natural and beautiful. Our dentist has transformed countless smiles with veneers. How Veneers Work Veneers conceal dental imperfections including stains, chips, and worn dentition.…
DetailsDental implants are revolutionary prosthetics used to address tooth loss. These prosthetics are used to replace the missing roots of teeth. When it comes to replacing teeth, implants present a long-term, durable solution. After dental implants are embedded into the jawbone and once they are stabilized, our implant dentist will attach restorations like crowns or…
DetailsPatients may need to have a tooth extraction in order to protect their oral health in cases of damage or disease. If this is needed, your dentist will inform you of the issue that is causing the need for tooth extraction as well as prepare you for the procedure itself. Common Causes of Tooth Extractions…
DetailsProfessional teeth cleaning and a dental exam are important to maintaining great overall health. While everyone’s situation is different, the need for these services performed by your family dentist or hygienist are required on a regular basis. I Brush and Floss – Isn’t that Enough? A regular and consistent oral care regimen is important, but…
DetailsA smile makeover is the result of working with a cosmetic dentist to upgrade your smile. The dental landscape continues to advance and produce new restorative options to enhance the aesthetics of dentition. Correcting dental flaws not only improves the integrity of teeth, but it boosts self-confidence, too. Whether you just want your pearly…
DetailsPatients who have lost all of their teeth may have reservations about getting dentures due to outdated perceptions that they are uncomfortable and noticeably artificial. Fortunately, modern dentures designed to fit the unique specifications of a particular patient’s jaw structure vastly outperform the cookie-cutter appliances worn by our grandparents. How Your Dentures Are Made Custom-designed…
DetailsThe dental landscape is constantly evolving and providing multiple maintenance and restorative options. Along the way we are finding that many dental tools and procedures provide numerous uses. One such procedure is the placement of a dental crown. Dental Crowns are typically fabricated in a dental laboratory and can be made from multiple materials. Every…
DetailsAs the years pass, people often find that they need some cosmetic dental procedures to enhance the aesthetics of their smile. This may be due to age, trauma, medications or any number of things that affect their oral health. Whatever the cause, visiting a cosmetic dentist is a fantastic way to polish up a beautiful…
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