The Importance of Preventive Care: Maintaining Good Oral Health Preventative dental care is a significant part of overall dental health, but it's often an afterthought. Our dedicated dentist sees many patients who don’t keep up with consistent preventative oral care and then must fix the problems

Invisalign's® invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. Invisalign® is great for adults and teenagers. What is Invisalign®? Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your

Fillings How Teeth Are Restored After diagnosing the problem and devising a treatment plan, the next step to restore a tooth to health is to make you comfortable. We will give you a local anesthetic so that you do not feel any discomfort. After the decay is removed, the tooth is ready to receive

Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth, or third molars, usually appear around age 18. Eruption may be straight, crooked, or impacted. Even if these molars come in straight, they may need to be extracted due to a lack of space and an inability to keep them cleaned and maintained. Please read and view the images

ViziLite® Plus oral lesion identification and marking system The newest tool in the fight against oral disease is the ViziLite Plus oral lesion identification and marking system. ViziLite Plus, from Zila Pharmaceuticals, combines the oral screening technology of ViziLite, an advanced chemiluminescent

XDR Digital X-ray System Our practice is committed to bringing the safest and highest quality of care to our patients. The installation of our new digital X-ray system continues that commitment. The state-of-the-art XDR system enables us to provide greatly improved diagnostic capabilities to our

Zoom!® Chairside Whitening System Do you want to zoom in one hour? The Zoom! In-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective, and fast - very fast. In just over an hour, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. Zoom! Whitening is ideal for anyone looking

Veneers A severely chipped front tooth The tooth with a base for support and prepared for a veneer If the entire front of the tooth needs to either be repaired or cosmetically improved, one option is a porcelain veneer. A veneer, by definition, is an overlay with a thin layer of a fine or

Teeth whitening can either be done at home or in our office. The advantage of whitening at our office is that the results are achieved in about one hour. The advantage of whitening at home is that you don't have to spend an hour in our office. However, it takes from one to two weeks to get the results

Zoom!® Take Home Whitening System Zoom! in One Weekend! The Zoom! Take-Home Whitening System just might be the fastest way to whiten teeth outside of a dentist's office. It's safe, fast, and effective. Teeth can be dramatically whiter in just three nights. Zoom! Take-Home is perfect for multi-taskers

Surgical Orthodontics What is surgical orthodontics? Surgical orthodontics is more commonly known as orthognathic surgery. Surgical orthodontics is usually carried out to improve jaw alignment and bite disorders. This surgery requires the teamwork of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and an orthodontist.

Treatment for Children Orthodontic services for children: Early correction and treatment of misaligned teeth ensure your child's dental health will be addressed at an early age. According to the American Dental Association, a child should visit an orthodontist by the time he or she is seven years

Porcelain veneers are made from a ceramic material that is bonded to the front of teeth to change the tooth's color, size, and/or shape. These must be made outside of the mouth and they require more than one visit. The natural results we can achieve with porcelain veneers are incredible. Please look

VELscope® A New Tool for Oral Mucosal Examination The VELscope® System is a revolutionary hand-held device that provides dentists, hygienists, and other oral health care professionals with an easy-to-use adjunctive mucosal examination system for the early detection of abnormal tissue. The VELscope

Waterlase™ Dental Laser The Waterlase uses HYDROKINETIC technology to perform a variety of dental procedures including cavity preparation, caries removal, tooth etching, and a wide range of soft tissue (gum) procedures. The Waterlase has been cleared for HARD & SOFT tissue procedures for both

Space Maintainers The loss of your child's baby tooth before the adult tooth has fully developed affects the teeth around it as well as the alignment of the adult tooth. Ensuring that the tooth grows in its proper position is important. The other teeth have to be held in place, which can be done effectively

Types of Appliances Orthodontics is a highly advanced and specialized field of dentistry. Orthodontists use many different types of appliances to ensure effectiveness of the treatment to get excellent results for a great smile. The needs of each patient are unique and each treatment plan varies accordingly

Types of Braces  There are several types of braces that can be used to help move teeth into their desired positions. Below are the various types of braces to that we utilize to produce the results that we want. Metal Braces Metal braces are the most commonly used type of braces. Metal braces are

Useful Dental Links Here are some useful links to gather information about various dental fields: American Dental Association American Association of Endodontists American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons American Academy of Periodontology American Academy of Pediatric

Toothpaste Ingredients Looking at the label on most toothpaste, it would seem that you need an advanced degree in biochemistry to decipher the ingredient names.Propylene glycol, sodium bicarbonate, sodium pyrophosphate, anhydrous dicalcium phosphate and dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate are all listed.

Teeth Whitening The natural color of teeth is not white. They are typically a shade of either yellow or gray and tooth color varies from person to person.The procedure to whiten teeth is fairly simple but there are some rules that need to be followed to achieve and maintain good results. Why teeth

Under Armour® Performance Mouthwear FAQ How does UA Performance Mouthwear differ from mouthguards? Mouthguards provide protection. UA Performance Mouthwear, which includes mouthpieces and mouthguards powered by ArmourBite™ Technology, does more: It enhances performance. It is not only backed

Treatment for Adults Adult Services A beautiful smile has the power to improve the appearance of everyone. Some people naturally have wonderful smiles while others don't. That doesn't mean that you can't smile beautifully just because you didn't have orthodontic treatment as a child. Orthodontic

Traumatic Injuries People of all ages can traumatically injure a tooth but most traumatic dental injuries occur in children. Injuries may result from bad falls, participating in sports, bike or car accidents, etc. The severity and type of injury will determine the necessary treatment. There are a

CRANEX® D Panoramic Dental X-Ray Machine The CRANEX® D is a digital, state-of-the-art panoramic x-ray system. It offers enhanced images with superior quality, regardless of the patient's dental situation. It is designed for comfortable positioning for every patient with a 4 point head support

What Is The Advantage Of Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment? Two-phase treatment in orthodontics involves early intervention to help reduce the total treatment time. Two-phase treatment provides maximum opportunities to achieve the ideal functional, health, and aesthetic results. These processes also

Tooth Anatomy This illustration shows the anatomy of a tooth and gums as well as the supporting structures that surround a tooth. Glossary of Terms: Blood vessels carry nutrients to the tooth. Bone alveolar bone forms the tooth socket and provides it with support. Cementum the

Tooth Sensitivity Do you have or do you know someone who has sensitive teeth? If your answer is yes, you will have a true appreciation for the content of this page. What is tooth sensitivity? It can be defined as a painful reaction in one of more teeth triggered by hot, cold, sweet, or sour foods

TMJ - Temporomandibular Joint Information Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, commonly called TMJ, are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. We don't know for certain how many people have TMJ disorders, but some estimates

SOPRO Intraoral Camera This state-of-the-art dental caries detection device provides dentists with a camera equipped with increased magnification and lighting, allowing both dentist and patient to clearly view dental issues on a computer screen. The SOPRO Intraoral Camera is not only useful during

Straumann Dental Implants Secure a Comfortable Fit Attaching dentures with dental implants. As the only company with a complete portfolio of surgical, restorative, oral tissue and bone regeneration, and digital dentistry solutions, Straumann provides your dentist the convenience of ordering from

Teeth Trivia Sharks have unlimited sets of teeth. Fangs are not found in all snakes, but all snakes do have teeth, usually in six rows. Their teeth are curved backwards like the barbs on a fishing hook, which keeps their prey from escaping. "Long in the tooth," is a phrase meaning old. It was

Tips for Parents We always want the best for our children. Below are some links to various topics that relate directly to the oral heath care of children. As always, please ask us if you have any specific questions about the care of your children's teeth. Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Baby's First

Ridge Augmentation A key to dental implant success is the amount and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. Ridge deformities of the upper and lower jaw can leave you with inadequate bone and tissue thickness for either an esthetic and functional bridge or dental implant restoration.

Snap On Smile™ Case Studies with Snap On Smile Diastema The term diastema is used to describe open spaces between the upper incisors (front teeth). It is created by an unequal relationship between the size of the teeth and the jaw and can occur naturally or when teeth have been lost. Diastema