Since teeth cannot regenerate new tissue to heal themselves after injury, a cavity will only worsen when it goes untreated. Our pediatric dentist specializes in treating the oral healthcare needs of children in our area. To help remedy the effects of tooth decay, our practice encourages that parents help establish a foundation of good oral health by…
The discomfort from tooth sensitivity can range from a mild sensation to an intense zinging. But there are solutions your general dentist can offer to put an end to tooth sensitivity. These solutions vary based on what is causing your sensitivity. You might be able to just switch to a toothpaste geared toward desensitizing those…
Invisalign is a revolutionary orthodontic system that corrects poorly aligned teeth and improves one’s occlusion. An occlusion refers to the way that a person’s lower and upper sets of teeth fit together when the mouth is at rest. Overbites are common malocclusions that can be improved with Invisalign treatment. Our dentists offers Invisalign to adults…
You have probably heard the words “root canal” from your dentist at some point but you might not know how treating a diseased root canal can be of benefit to you. Root canal treatment literally prevents a tooth from becoming so diseased that it cannot be salvaged. In fact, a root canal treatment allows a…
Are you considering a smile makeover? Today’s smile enhancing procedures can greatly improve the look of teeth and ultimately one’s overall appearance. From teeth whitening to porcelain veneers, receiving treatment from a cosmetic dentist is life changing for many people. If you are going to be receiving permanent smile enhancements such as porcelain veneers or crowns, it is…
Your family dentist reminds you on every visit to floss daily to keep plaque build-up in check, brush at least twice every day, and to make sure to keep your twice yearly dental visits to have your teeth thoroughly cleaned, polished, and examined for potential problems. But the discussion rarely turns to things you should NOT be…
Your infant is crying. Within minutes you are desperate to soothe your howling baby. So you resort to providing the one thing your child seems to respond to: a pacifier. This is a wonderful tool for your infant, but once your child has reached the age of twelve months you should have selected a pediatric dentist and…
Depending on which tooth requires endodontic care, there are different ways to seal a tooth following root canal treatment. In a front tooth, very often the opening made for the procedure can be sealed with a tooth colored filling. However, for molar teeth, more often than not root canal therapy will be concluded with a…
Crooked or misaligned teeth can ruin your smile and interfere with good oral health. Now you no longer need to wear metal braces for a smile makeover when you undergo teeth straightening using Invisalign clear aligners. While metal braces are still available, teens and adults have discovered they can enjoy subtle teeth straightening with an alternative method that has…
Dentures are a solution to tooth loss. The materials and technology available today make wearing dentures a much more acceptable and comfortable solution; some frequently asked questions follow: Keeping dentures clean and fitting properly are necessary for enjoying excellent oral health. Visiting your dentist every six months is important to maintaining denture fit, functionality, and a…
