If you recently made the decision to have dental veneers, you may be wondering what to expect during your appointment. Our team is going to give you a look at what you can expect during your veneer appointment so you have one less thing to worry about. As your dentist might have told you, dental veneers are thin, custom-made tooth... read more »

Sometimes multiple teeth can be lost due to damage, fracture or prolonged tooth decay. Advanced periodontal disease can also cause a significant amount of bone loss which requires multiple extractions. In the past people had to resort to having a bridge, partial or dentures to replace lost teeth. Over the course of the last 20 years dental implant procedures and... read more »

Dentures are essentially removable teeth that are designed to take the place of teeth lost due to periodontal disease, fracture, decay or extraction. Of course your teeth also play a role in your mouth other than chewing. Teeth and healthy gums provide structure for your facial muscles and also influence your speech. Most people that suffer multiple tooth loss will... read more »

We all know that oral health and proper tooth care are important, and we invite you to bring your child to our dentist when they are about one year old so we can help. But did you know that there are things you can do to care for your child’s smile even when they are an infant? In fact, you... read more »

Your smile says a lot about who you are and is one of the cornerstones of making a good first impression. There are a lot of things that can reduce the brightness of your smile. Age, tobacco use and staining from certain foods and dark beverages can leave you wanting a brighter, whiter smile. Tooth polishing during your twice a... read more »

If you are interested in brightening your dull, yellow smile, there are many whitening techniques available in the dental field today to finally give you the bright smile you are looking for! It can be a little tricky finding the right whitening system for your smile, but if you meet with your dentist and talk to him or her about... read more »

If you have dentures or you’re thinking about getting dentures, then chances are you’re probably thinking about the best way to clean and take care of them. After all they’re a serious investment and taking proper care of them as well as your mouth will insure they last for a long time to come. Rinsing your dentures helps remove any... read more »

Dental phobia is sometimes, inaccurately called dental anxiety. People who suffer from dental anxiety often feel increased stress during regular dental checkups as well as during dental procedures. People suffering from a dental phobia are often overwhelmed by an unreasoning fear of visiting the dentist. As a result they often put off or and regular checkups and procedures, which can... read more »

There are many different reasons why you might need a crown or several crowns. A crown is essentially an artificial cap placed over top of a broken, damaged or otherwise visually unappealing tooth. Sometimes a tooth will suffer a fracture or break that is not directly due to tooth decay. The fracture itself creates a surface that is prone to... read more »

Let’s face it no one likes being told that they have a cavity on one of their teeth. With a little luck the area of decay will be small enough that it will only require a filling. Without a filling the tooth will continue to decay and would require more serious procedures, where it might require a crown or even... read more »