A composite resin is a tooth colored dental material used to fill in cavities as an alternative to metal amalgams. It is also used for composite bonding, a procedure in which the resin is shaped and molded to your teeth. Composite bonding is often used to repair chipped teeth or close spaces between the teeth. [...]
If you’re looking for the ultimate protection for your teeth, consider dental sealants. You may have gone into your dentist and had them offered to you or your children but were unsure what they were. Dental sealants are a thin plastic coating that is applied to the chewing surface of teeth. Dental sealants are the [...]
Many people put off their regular dental appointments because life gets busy or they feel like their regular dental cleaning isn't necessary. In fact, some people will even put off a dental visit until they actually have pain in their teeth or gums. The truth is that pain isn't the only indication of a problem [...]
Often our dental patients will ask, “Why do I need x-rays when all I want is a cleaning?” The reason for this is, before any patient has a cleaning, we must first make a diagnosis of their overall gum health. X-rays can reveal any dental issues that we can’t identify with the human eye. This [...]
Routine dental exams and cleanings may not be appointments you exactly look forward to. In fact, many people choose to skip dental visits due to cost or fear of the dentist. But avoiding the dentist may eventually cost you more money and anxiety in the long run if you are diagnosed with cavities, gum disease [...]
Gum disease, often referred to as periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gum line that holds your teeth together. If left untreated, gum disease can eventually progress to infect the bone structure of your teeth which could even cause tooth loss in severe cases. Periodontal disease is usually a result of poor oral hygiene [...]
Recently a surge in new dental technology has overtaken many traditional dental procedures. Among them is the use of lasers, which have become the primary tool and procedure in soft tissue shaping and removal. Best of all, lasers are often completely painless. Keep reading to learn 3 main benefits of soft tissue lasers. Less Pain [...]
While some think oral cancer is rare, mouth cancers will be newly diagnosed in about 132 new individuals each day in the US alone. If it often presumed that this disease is only caused by tobacco and alcohol use, but this is not the case as at least 25% of people diagnosed have abstained from [...]
More than likely, the thought of your gums is not something that is on your mind often. Most people are under the assumption that they have healthy gums, and rarely (if ever) think of it as a pressing problem. However, you may be surprised to learn that the health of your gums can have an [...]
If you are interested in getting on the road to having great oral care for you and your entire family, finding the right dentist plays a vital role. You deserve a professional that can not only meet and exceed your dental needs but the needs of your children as well. It is our goal at [...]
