Oral Cancer Bites! Regular Visits to a Dentist Provide Early Detection Approximately 42,000 people in the US will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. The good news is that dentists are trained to detect signs of oral cancer during routine examinations. Early detection provides the best opportunity for a cure. Sadly, only half …
No more messy impressions, bothersome temporaries or second appointments! One of the most cutting edge advances is the inclusion of the CAD/CAM (also known as Same-Day Dentistry) technology in dentistry. The CAD in this technology stands for “computer-assisted design,” and the CAM for “computer-assisted manufacture.” Together, they translate into fewer dental visits to complete procedures …
Once again, we are celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month. Establishing regular brushing routines and making brushing fun again is imperative to the success of your child’s dental health. Here are some tips: Have 4 Minutes of Fun Don’t just set a timer and supervise – make brushing twice a day for two minutes an …
Smiling Makes Us Attractive We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away — but a smile draws them in. Smiling Changes Our Mood Next time you are feeling down, …
Consider that while almost 30 million people in the U.S. have some form of diabetes, one in four don’t even realize they’re walking around with the disease. National Diabetes Month is an annual event each November to boost awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and types of diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that can affect …
Having many missing teeth is detrimental to your health and replacing these teeth is very important. Just as with one missing tooth, several missing teeth can be aided with dental implants. Implant supported bridges are permanently fixed in the mouth, unlike removable appliances. Dental implants look and function like natural teeth without needing the support …
Every February we celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month. This provides our office the opportunity to talk to children about the importance of their oral health. Here are some tips to help you with your little ones: AGES 3 TO 7 Show, Don’t Tell Floss once a day and brush and rinse twice a day, …
Lots of folks have lots of questions about how “teeth in a day” work so I thought I’d give you an idea of how that certain process is done and explain why it is so costly. First of all, this process is not really done in one day. Having said that, there is a “day” …
Do you or your loved one dislike your teeth and smile? From subtle changes to major repairs, our office can perform a variety of procedures that dramatically improve smiles! There are many techniques and options to treat teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. Bonding Bonding is tooth-colored material used to fill in gaps …
If you are self-conscious because you have missing teeth, wear dentures that are uncomfortable or don’t want to have good tooth structure removed to make a bridge, then dental implants are your answer. Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth and are designed to blend in with your other teeth. …
