Dental Laser
A Dental laser is used to treat certain gum conditions, soft tissue problems and even remove decay!
Guided Tissue Regeneration
- Guided Tissue Regeneration is a method of growing back bone lost to periodontal disease.
Glass Ionomer
- Glass Ionomer is a type of filling material that is tooth colored. One of its primary benefits is slow release of fluoride, even in the fully set (hard) form. A Compomer is a combination of a Composite and a Glass Ionomer.
Root Canal Therapy
- A Root Canal is a method of saving a tooth by cleaning out a
damaged or dead nerve and filling in the resulting chamber.
- Gum (Periodontal) Disease
- Periodontal disease is the deterioration of the supporting structures
of the teeth.
- Dental Implants
- Dental implants are titanium screws or cages that are surgically
placed in bone forming an "artificial root", forming a stable base
for a tooth, bridge, or denture.
- Replace a Missing Tooth
- The empty space in your mouth starts to cause many problems
including decay and periodontal disease, an unbalanced bite, and
stress on the remaining teeth.
- Crown (Cap)
- A crown is needed on a tooth when the tooth is weakened by either
decay, a fracture or a very large restoration.
- Improving your Smile
- Besides Braces, there are three common procedures available;
bonding, bleaching, and veneering.
- Why does the Floss shred and get caught in my teeth?
- Floss can shred if the contact between the teeth is tight or there is a
rough or broken surface between the teeth.
- How can I avoid getting Cavities?
- The best way to avoid cavities is by eating right, brushing with a
fluoridated toothpaste, flossing daily and visiting your dentist every
six months. Children and some adults can benefit by having Sealants
placed.
- At what age should I start taking my Child to the dentist?
- Some say at 1 year of age, but definitely by the child's 3rd birthday.
- What should I do if my Child's Tooth is Knocked Out?
- Place the tooth in cool milk and get to the dentist within 30 minutes
so it can be reimplanted.
- When do those Baby and Permanent teeth erupt?
- Teeth erupt at different times in all individuals . Your child's tooth
should erupt eventually unless your dentist tells you that there is no
replacement permanent tooth.