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We’ve put together this online patient library to provide more information about certain dental topics. If you have additional questions—or if you’d like to know more about topics that you don’t see here—please call or email us for more information. Advanced-Yet Simplified Help for Jaw & Bite ProblemsSometimes chronic stress or high-pressure situations can cause people to develop a damaging habit known as bruxism, or unconsciously biting down with too much force at non-mealtimes. Amalgams/Mercury Fillings-- Why?There's some debate in the dental industry regarding the pros and cons of using silver fillings, or dental amalgams, to fill cavities. At our office, we exclusively use composite resins for several reasons. Better Brushing Means Better HealthIs there really a difference in the performance of a regular, old toothbrush and a Rota-dent battery-powered one? Brushing Right Can Save Your LifeAlthough most people are aware of the reasons behind proper, daily tooth brushing, few people realize that clean teeth and healthy gums can protect against a wide variety of other general, even life-threatening, health problems! Digital ImagingThis computer-based digital technology allows your dentist to create true-to-life photographs of your very own mouth, as if the recommended procedures had already been completed. Digital X-RaysSee through dental x-rays concerns and discover the importance of this procedure. Fixed BridgesIf you’ve lost teeth due to accident, injury, or gum disease, we can create a permanent 'bridge' appliance to replace the missing teeth. Lasers in DentistryLasers offer higher quality treatments, better outcomes, and greater comfort for the patient. Mini Implant Dentures: No Small Wonder!"Mini implants,” a one-step procedure that involves minimally invasive surgery with no sutures, are developed to provide greater denture stability. Porcelain VeneersPorcelain veneers can often provide people who have chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced, or even slightly crooked front teeth with a completely new-looking smile in just a few simple appointments. TMJ DisorderTMJ disorder or TMD can cause a wide variety of mild to severe symptoms, from jaw clicking and minor discomfort to sharp pain in your temple, ear, jaw and teeth; it can also "lock" your jaw open or shut, or dislocate the jaw altogether. Tooth Decay and Gum DiseaseYour mouth is constantly under attack from two serious enemies: tooth decay and gum disease. The key culprits behind these conditions are naturally occurring oral bacteria, and the acids they produce. Whiter, Brighter TeethTeeth whitening is a safe, effective and lasting way to lighten most people's smiles, available in a wide variety of methods and concentrations for various kinds of teeth. Zoom! WhiteningThe Zoom! In-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective and fast - very fast. |
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