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ANUG Trench Mouth
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis - Trench Mouth
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG), which is also known as trench mouth or Vincent's Stomatitis, is a painful bacterial infection and ulceration of the gums. The term "trench mouth" comes from World War I, when the disorder was common
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Abscessed Tooth
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Dental Problems
Treatment of an abscessed tooth
An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus, usually caused by some kind of infection and the spread of bacteria from the root of the tooth to the tissue just below or near the tooth.
In general, a tooth that has become abscessed is one whose underlying pulp (the tooth's
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Age and Oral Health
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Oral Health Topics
Oral changes with age
Is tooth loss inevitable in your later years? How much should adults be concerned about cavities? Here you will find helpful answers to some frequently asked questions about oral health questions you may have as you get older.
National survey reveals baby boomers miss
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All Teeth
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Dental Services, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implants
Implants for All Teeth
If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
What are the advantages of implant-supported full bridges and implant-supported dentures
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April 2022 Dental Newsletter
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
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Bad Breath
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Bad breath (halitosis) can cause embarrassment, create social and psychological barriers, and even affect relationships.
Causes
The majority of bad breath problems begin in the mouth.
Bad breath that is of oral cavity origin can be traced to a sulfur compound produced
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Bad Breath (halitosis)
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Dental Problems
An estimated sixty-five percent of Americans have bad breath. Over forty-million Americans have "chronic halitosis," which is persistent bad breath. Ninety percent of all halitosis is of oral, not systemic, origin.
Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on over the counter halitosis products,
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Before and After
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Dental Services, Cosmetic Dentistry, Lumineers
Finally, a painless way to reshape and permanently whiten your smile!
Chipped and Stained
Spaced Teeth
Good to Beautiful
Fanged Teeth
Replace Old Crowns and Bridgework
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Bleaching
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Treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry
Bleaching and non-bleaching products are the two basic kinds of whitening products available today.
Non-bleaching products normally use abrasives or chemicals and only remove surface stains on teeth.
Bleaching products work with a chemical called peroxide and can brighten your teeth several shades.
Another
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Bonding
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Dental Services, Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding
Before
Bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that enables the restoration of chipped, spotted, discolored or gapped teeth. We use modern materials that match the shade, translucency, and texture of your teeth. Our goal is to have the end result appear as if no treatment was performed.
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Bonding
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Treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth`s surface, sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened, and then polished for an ideal smile. This procedure usually can be accomplished in a single visit.
Bonding is often performed in order to fill in gaps or change the color of
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Bone Grafting
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Dental Services, Gum and Bone
Bone Grafting
This tooth is unrestorable due to the large amount of bone loss that is missing on the front side of the tooth.
The tooth is removed and there is a large hole in the bone that needs to be filled in.
The defect in the bone is filled in with bone used from various sources.
The
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Braces (Orthodontia)
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Treatment
Braces are applied to teeth for various reasons, including poorly aligned jaws, crooked, crowded and missing teeth, or a bad bite (also called malocclusion).
Various things can cause teeth to become crooked or jaws misaligned, including thumb-sucking or a traumatic injury. Some conditions are inherited.
Children
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Bridges
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Dental Services, Cosmetic Dentistry
Bridges
A missing molar
The adjacent teeth prepared for a bridge
When a tooth has been lost and healthy teeth are located on both sides of the newly missing tooth or teeth, then a fixed bridge is a treatment option. The other options are implants or a partial denture.
The procedure for
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Bridges
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Treatment
Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.
There are several types of fixed
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Brushing
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Tooth Care
Brushing is the most effective method for removing harmful plaque from your teeth and gums. Getting the debris off your teeth and gums in a timely manner prevents bacteria in the food you eat from turning into harmful, cavity causing acids.
Most dentists agree that brushing three times a day is the
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Bruxism Tooth Grinding
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Bruxism (Habitual Grinding of Teeth)
Have you ever been told that you grind your teeth? Tooth grinding [bruxism] is an oral habit which involves clenching and grinding of the teeth. It is not uncommon in our society. Approximately 50% to 96% of adults experience bruxism and 15% of children acquire
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Bruxism and Mouthguards
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Dental Services, Cleanings and Prevention
Bruxism (Habitual Grinding of Teeth)
Have you ever been told that you grind your teeth? Tooth grinding [bruxism] is an oral habit which involves clenching and grinding of the teeth. It is not uncommon in our society. Approximately 50% to 96% of adults experience bruxism and 15% of children acquire
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Dental Problems
People with eating disorders can suffer from oral health problems as well. This is because many of the behaviors associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa—such as binge eating, self-induced vomiting, and use of diuretics or laxatives—cause changes in the mouth.
For example, repeated
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Canker/Cold Sores
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Dental Problems
People sometimes confuse canker sores and cold sores, but they are completely unrelated. Both can be painful, but knowing the differences can help you keep them in check.
A canker sore is typically one that occurs on the delicate tissues inside your mouth. It is usually light-colored at its base and
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Cavities and Tooth Decay
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Dental Problems
What Is Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay is caused by a variety of things; in medical terms, cavities are called caries, which are caused by long-term destructive forces acting on tooth structures such as enamel and the tooth's inner dentin material.
These destructive forces include frequent exposure to
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Chemo and Your Mouth
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Chemotherapy and Your Mouth
Are You Being Treated With Chemotherapy for Cancer?
How Does Chemotherapy Affect the Mouth?
What Mouth Problems Does Chemotherapy Cause?
Why Should I See a Dentist?
When Should I See a Dentist?
What Will the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Do?
What
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Chipped, Cracked, and Worn Teeth
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Treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry
Special thin laminates, called veneers, can often be used to correct discolored, worn down, cracked and chipped teeth. Veneers can also be used to close unsightly gaps between teeth. Stronger types of veneers made of porcelain, also called composite veneers, typically last longer because they are bonded
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Cleanings and Prevention
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Dental Services, Gum and Bone
Cleanings and Prevention
A preventive (recare) program is a joint cooperative effort between you and our team to preserve your natural teeth, gums, and bones of the oral area by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.
Preventing dental disease starts at home
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Common Orthodontic Treatment
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Dental Services, Orthodontics
Common Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontics gives you a beautiful smile and a healthier mouth. It is an important branch of dentistry, which deals with correcting the positioning of the jaw and the alignment of the teeth. Remember, there is no age restriction for orthodontic treatment.
There are many
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Conditions of the Tongue
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Conditions of the Tongue
Hairy Tongue
Hairy tongue is a benign change of the top surface of the tongue that is characterized by elongation of the many small nodules called papillae. It gets is name because the papillae resemble stubby hairs. The papillae can become stained from coffee, tea, colored
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Crown Lengthening
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Dental Services, Gum and Bone
Crown Lengthening
This procedure is typically needed for one of two reasons; either cosmetic or restorative. Crown lengthening can cosmetically improve the smile line by eliminating the "gummy" smile look. The restorative reason is to provide more tooth to be visible in the mouth so the tooth can be
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Crowns
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Dental Services, Cosmetic Dentistry
Crowns
A severely chipped front tooth
The tooth prepared for a porcelain crown
When the structure of an entire tooth is compromised, a crown, which covers all of the surfaces of the tooth, will need to be placed. The example to the left illustrates a fractured front tooth.
The first step
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Crowns
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Treatment
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth.
Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the
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Crowns and Bridges
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Treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry
Bridges
Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.Bridges are sometimes referred
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Crowns and Bridges Post Op
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Patient Information, Post Op Instructions
Refrain from eating for at least 2 hours and/or until the anesthesia has worn off.
Temporary:
A temporary is a crown or bridge that is placed on the prepared teeth while the final restoration is being made. The temporary serves a very important purpose. It protects the exposed dentin so it is not
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Dental Emergencies
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Patient Information
A knocked out tooth or bitten tongue can cause panic in any parent, but quick thinking and staying calm are the best ways to approach such common dental emergencies and prevent additional unnecessary damage and costly dental restoration. This includes taking measures such as application of cold compresses
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Dental Glossary
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Patient Information
Dental Glossary
Our dental glossary is a definition of terms used on our website and in dentistry. Please click on a link below to go directly to that section of the glossary.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Abfraction
Wear,
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Dental X Rays
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Dental X-Rays - Radiographs
What is a Dental X-Ray?
The term x-ray is actually referring to the radiation that is used to make the image on the film. The radiograph or picture on the film is the resultant picture that we see. A radiograph is an extremely important diagnostic tool. These pictures
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Denture Care
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Denture Care
Just because you may have dentures does not mean that you can ignore your oral health and hygiene. It is still important to seek regular dental services for evaluating the soft tissues and to examine the denture for proper fit, comfort, and function.
Why should I clean my denture daily?
Daily
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