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Advanced, Yet Simplified Help for Jaw & Bite Problems -
Sometimes chronic stress or high-pressure situations can cause people
to develop a damaging habit known as bruxism, or unconsciously biting
down with too much force at non-mealtimes.
Amalgams/Mercury Fillings -Why? - There's some
debate in the dental industry regarding the pros and cons of using silver
fillings, or dental amalgams, to fill cavities. At our office, we exclusively
use composite resins for several reasons.
Better Breath Means Better Relationships! - Many
people walk around with bad breath without even knowing it. What's the
solution? Enter the CloSYSII system, a four-part program
that can permanently eliminate bad breath.
Old Toothbrush and an Electric - Is there really
a difference in the performance of a regular, old toothbrush and a Rota-dent
battery-powered one?
Brushing Right Can Save Your Life - Although most
people are aware of the reasons behind proper, daily tooth brushing,
few people realize that clean teeth and healthy gums can protect against
a wide variety of other general, even life-threatening, health problems.
Composite Resins: Strengthen Your Smile - If you're
embarrassed about your smile because of decayed, disfigured, or discolored
teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins.
Crowns - If you’re self-conscious about your
smile due to cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth, we can bring back
your healthy, natural-looking smile with dental crowns.
Dental Pain - Find out what causes dental pain,
how to avoid it, and how to solve this aching problem.
Dental Sealants - Many people have deep pits and
grooves in their teeth or do not brush properly, which previously meant
cavity trouble at each dental visit. Dental sealants now offer a means
of successfully protecting molar and premolar chewing surfaces from decay.
DIAGNOdent: Laser Reflection Finds Imperfection—Aids
in Correction - One of the most important things we do for
our patients is to identify and fill cavities. Enter DIAGNOdent: a
revolutionary, thorough means of detecting cavities.
Digital X-Rays - See through dental X-ray concerns,
and discover the importance of this procedure.
Do Women Need More Dental Attention? - Growing
evidence shows women may be significantly more susceptible to serious
health consequences unless they maintain a tremendously vigilant home
hygiene campaign against tooth decay and gum disease.
Do Your Teeth Care What You Eat? - Are your teeth
as picky of an eater as you are? Find out with they like to eat in order
to remain beautiful.
Fighting Back Against Plaque - How to fight back
against plaque simply with a well-known method called flossing.
Fixed Bridges - If you’ve lost teeth due
to accident, injury, or gum disease, we can create a permanent bridge
appliance to replace the missing teeth.
Gum Disease: Serious But Treatable - Although gum
disease is terribly pervasive, it's also preventable. Conservative estimates
report that up to 80% of people unknowingly have some amount of chronic
gum disease.
Halitosis - Typically, people who have bad breath
have poor oral hygiene habits that leave decaying food particles, other
debris, or bacteria in the mouth. These conditions produce volatile sulfur
compounds just like those found in rotten eggs, resulting in foul-smelling
breath.
Healthy Mouth, Happy Life? - If you think about
it, it makes perfect sense: poor oral health is linked to poor physical
health. How so?
Implants - Permanent, Secure Tooth Replacements -
When people lose permanent teeth due to accident, injury, disease, or
extraction, dental implants can be a secure, functional replacement option.
Invisalign: Braces for the 21st Century - FDA approved
Invisalign is the “invisible” way to straighten your teeth
without wearing conventional metal braces.
Lasers in Dentistry - Laser dentistry has become an important part of our care.
NTI - How Dentistry Can Help Your Headaches - If
you’re one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from migraine
headaches, it’s possible that you may find some relief from your
pain in the dental chair.
Oral Cancer - Oral cancer, which has a high mortality
rate unless caught in the very early stages, is painless, sneaky, and
often undetected until it’s advanced far beyond what's successfully
treatable.
Porcelain Veneers - Porcelain veneers can often
provide people who have chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced,
or even slightly crooked front teeth with a completely new-looking smile
in just a few simple appointments.
TMJ Disorder - TMJ disorder, or TMD, can cause a
wide variety of mild to severe symptoms, from jaw clicking and minor
discomfort to sharp pain in your temple, ear, jaw, and teeth; it can also "lock" your
jaw open or shut or dislocate the jaw altogether.
Tooth Decay and Gum Disease - Your mouth is constantly
under attack from two serious enemies: tooth decay and gum disease. The
key culprits behind these conditions are naturally occurring oral bacteria
and the acids they produce.
Whiter, Brighter Teeth - Teeth whitening is a safe,
effective, and lasting way to lighten most people's smiles, available
in a wide variety of methods and concentrations for various kinds of
teeth.
Onlays and Inlays - Strong, attractive, and safe
alternatives to metal fillings.
Soda and Sports Drinks - While these beverages
may quench your thirst, new research indicates that they may also increase
your chances of tooth decay and gum disease.
The Dangers of Tongue Piercing - If you’re
thinking about getting your tongue pierced, you should know the problems
associated with this piercing.
Getting the Bite on Mouthguards - Before you step
on a field or into the court, you should know that there’s one
piece of equipment no athlete should be without – the mouthguard.
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