Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of men and women more than a root canal procedure. For some reason, this highly effective dental procedure that can be used to treat a tooth that has become infected or is severely decayed has received a bad reputation. Most people think that root canals are really painful when,…
Practicing good dental hygiene is one of the most important things you can do to protect the long-term dental health of your teeth and to give your teeth the very best chance of lasting you for a lifetime. That is good news since Americans are living longer and therefore need their teeth to function properly…
Sedation Dentistry is a catch all term that can be used to describe dentistry that is performed while a patient is under some type of sedative medication or combination of medications. Nitrous Oxide is one form of Sedation Dentistry. Nitrous Oxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be inhaled to produce a euphoric feeling…
For many years, amalgam has been the most popular material used by dentists to fill dental cavities. This is because it is relatively inexpensive as compared to other materials and is extremely durable. However, many in the dental profession are moving away from amalgam fillings. In fact, there are a number of dental practices located…
Currently, the options for replacing missing teeth include bridges, partial dentures, full dentures and dental implants. Of these options, only dental implants provide a permanent solution that allows for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. For this reason, more and more patients are choosing dental implants to replace their missing teeth.…
You are sitting at your office or at your son’s baseball game and suddenly you get a sharp pain in your tooth. A few hours later, you have a dull or sometimes severe toothache. What is causing your tooth pain and what should you do about it? Toothaches are a common yet painful condition and…
Happy 2014. It is a new year, full of possibilities. This is the year to make things happen. Maybe you want to get a new job or accept a promotion for a leadership position. Perhaps it is time to get back on the dating scene. Whatever your aspirations for 2014, don’t let your smile hold…
Did you let 2013 slip by without visiting the dentist for a routine dental cleaning and checkup? If so, resolve to do better in 2014. Visiting your dentist for regularly scheduled dental cleanings and checkups is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your long-term dental health and give your teeth…
Is replacing a missing tooth one of your New Year’s resolutions this year? If you have lost a tooth due to tooth decay, infection, gum disease, trauma or any other reason and have been putting off replacing it due to cost or fear of the dentist, now is the time to replace it. Failure to…
Porcelain Veneers are extremely thin shells that can be laminated to the front surfaces of your teeth to change their shape, color, length and overall appearance. This advanced cosmetic dental procedure has helped many people in Hollywood and in your own home town to achieve the smiles of their dreams. You might be surprised to…
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