It’s important to find the cause of a tooth problem and have it fixed right away. A decayed or diseased tooth that goes without treatment can lead to further damage to neighboring teeth, gums and even the underlying bone. At our practice, dental crowns are our “go-to” solution for many common tooth issues. Crowns are […]
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Missing Tooth – Must It Be Replaced?
Sometimes we lose a tooth, whether due to decay, periodontal or gum disease or from trauma such as an injury to the mouth. If the resulting hole is not visible when you smile or speak, you may wonder if you could get by without visiting the dentist to have it replaced. What’s the harm? There […]
3 Easy Steps to Straighter Teeth
If you wish that your smile revealed straighter teeth, we have the solution for you – and it’s a simple one! At our office, we offer SureSmile technology as a more comfortable and attractive alternative to traditional braces. SureSmile can be applied to just about anyone, of any age, and helps correct crooked or rotated […]
Enhancing Your Smile: Fix the Gap
Are you embarrassed because of a gap between two teeth, especially those in the front? This gap, called a diastema, can occur for many reasons: A mismatch between the size of the teeth and the size of the jaw bones – if the teeth are too small, spaces can be present. Missing or undersized teeth. […]
In-House Peg Lateral Treatments Can Really Brighten Up Your Smile
Sometimes the second tooth on either side of the front teeth doesn’t develop properly. When this occurs, these incisors can be small and often pointed, looking like a cone. In some cases the permanent adult tooth doesn’t develop at all and the baby tooth may remain in place. Often heredity can be blamed for an […]
Digital Radiographs: The New Dental X-Rays
Like many modern technologies, dentistry has gone digital! Today’s dental x-rays, also known as radiographs, use digital processes that expose our patients to less radiation than in the past. In fact, the amount of radiation that you’ll receive at our office is less than what you’d experience in a day at the beach or […]
All About Same Day Crowns
If you have a decayed or damaged tooth and we have recommended a crown, you may be wondering how this works. A dental crown is a cap that can restore a tooth and improve the tooth’s appearance and function. A crown can strengthen the tooth and improve your bite. This type of cap looks […]
How It Works: FAQs About SureSmile Invisible Aligners
If your smile is not exactly what you’d like it to be because of crooked teeth, or if your bite gives you trouble, you may have thought about having your teeth fixed. But who wants to have those clunky metal brackets glued onto your teeth with awkward wires? SureSmile may be the answer for you! […]
Enhance Your Smile With Same-Day Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you find yourself covering your mouth when you smile because your teeth are broken, widely spaced or even missing? We have the technology right here in our office that allows us to perform most cosmetic dentistry in only one day! The conventional method for these types of restorations required taking an uncomfortable impression of […]
SureSmile Dental Aligners – Not Just for Teens
If you are self-conscious about your smile because your teeth are not quite straight, or if you’ve suffered for years with a bite problem, help is on the way! SureSmile is a clear plastic alignment product that straightens teeth and is an appealing alternative to traditional braces. SureSmile is available to both adults and teens […]