Sense about Sensitivity
When teeth hurt, the sooner we reach the root of the problem, the sooner the pain disappears. What triggers tooth pain? Heat, cold, touch, air, sweet or sour foods. If you recently had a cavity filled, that area [...]
CEREC® Crowns and Restorations
As Natural Looking as Living Teeth! All-Porcelain crowns and restorations in a single appointment! Now in just one appointment you can have a metal-free restoration as natural looking and strong as an original tooth. CEREC is a computer-controlled [...]
Crown Considerations
When You'll Need a Crown For whatever reason, your tooth needs reinforcement and restoration. Perhaps it's an unsightly color. Maybe you cracked it on a popcorn kernel—or it's been weakened by several fillings. Maybe you've had root canal [...]
Dealing With Bad Breath
Do you have bad breath? Also known as halitosis, the condition may cause embarrassment and self-consciousness, but it can also mean there is a problem with your oral health. So, take action by finding the cause and the [...]
Fast Facts About Dry Mouth
Here are some facts about dry mouth, which can be a frustrating condition... We call it xerostomia—and it can be a serious problem. It tends to happen as we age—but it doesn't have to. Besides being uncomfortable, it [...]
Crowns: Dental Workhorses
Most dentists will agree that crown restorations are at the heart of general dentistry. We've all studied crowns in dental school, and some of us have done our best work replacing missing teeth and saving the rest. Research [...]
Treating Halitosis
Whether you call it dragon breath, morning breath, or halitosis, having bad breath is embarrassing. It can also be a sign of poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, digestive problems, and even sinus trouble. And all the mouthwashes and [...]
Dental Implants: Am I a Candidate?
The answer could be "yes!" If you find yourself with missing or failing teeth, then you know it can be a troubling experience. It may be difficult to eat or chew properly, ruining your enjoyment of food. Additionally, [...]
Dentures: Get Your Smile Back
What is a denture? A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues, usually made of acrylic resin, sometimes in combination with various metals. Complete dentures replace all the teeth, while a partial denture fills [...]
Implants—The New and Improved Tooth Fairy
Single-Tooth Dental Implants Implants, in general, boast a good track record for stability and a natural feel. Most patients who seek out dental implants want to steady a shifty denture, or bridge a large gap of several lost [...]