Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings that can help to protect the surfaces of teeth that are particularly susceptible to cavities, especially the large chewing surfaces of the molars. Those teeth have a number of deep grooves that can trap
Have you put off seeking routine dental care out of fear and had your oral health and your smile’s appearance suffer as a result? A sedation dentist can help you get the care and treatments that you need to maintain
Tooth decay is a serious oral health issue that can result in the need for composite fillings or even more advanced and invasive interventions. In order to avoid the need for such treatments, we try to educate our patients on
One of the many items on your to-do list after a move to a different city is finding a new dentist. You don’t want to delay this task, or else you might get off-track with your semi-annual appointments for exams
Root canal therapy can help a patient save a tooth that has been extensively damaged due to an injury or a large cavity. Unfortunately, many patients buy into the inaccurate perception that root canal treatments are extremely painful. In reality,
Patients who get treatment for gum disease in its earliest stages generally find that the interventions are less invasive and disruptive to their lives. However, as the condition advances, it requires more involved treatments. In some cases, serious gum disease
One of the many appealing qualities of dental implants is their convenience. In many ways, caring for a dental implant differs little, if at all, from caring for a biological tooth. Dental implants become osseointegrated into the jaw after placement.
Do you suffer with regularly occurring headaches? Did you know that facial pain and headaches can be related to oral health problems? It’s true. Many who suffer with headaches are surprised to learn that the underlying cause of their discomfort
Dental crowns have many useful purposes including saving teeth that otherwise might be lost to excessive decay, breaks, trauma, and infection. Many cavities are repaired with a tooth colored filling called composite resin. However, teeth that have incurred so much
Research continues to identify the things we can do to live happy and healthy lives. One of those things that will provide a great smile while contributing to overall good health is keeping teeth and gums in tip top shape.
