Patient Library

Health

• Oral Cancer - Oral cancer, which claims the lives of 8,000 Americans each year, is painless, sneaky, and often undetected until it has spread to the neck and lymph nodes. If oral cancer is detected in the early stage, patients are more likely to survive. Our office screens for oral cancer at every check up. Learn more…
• Sugary Beverages - Sodas and sports drinks are linked to tooth decay, and consumption of these beverages is high for both adults and children. How can your family avoid the negative health effects of these sugary treats? Learn more…
• Women - Growing evidence shows women must maintain regular dental visits and an oral homecare routine throughout life to deter serious health problems. Learn more…

Dental Conditions

• Sensitive Teeth - Tooth enamel protects the porous underlying layer called dentin, and the tooth pulp, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. Damaged or worn tooth enamel can cause sensitivity to pressure and temperature. We can help relieve the pain of tooth sensitivity. Learn more…

Dental Techniques Amalgams - You’ve probably heard some of the debate about using silver fillings, or dental amalgams, to fill cavities. Informed patients make the best decisions about their dental care, so you should know the truth about amalgams, as well as what materials are available for filling teeth. Learn more… Crowns - Crowns can restore tooth shape, structure, strength, and function. Many materials are used for crowns, so how can you know which is best? Learn more… Composite Resins - If cavities or dark fillings in your teeth keep you from smiling, consider composite resin fillings. By maintaining your natural tooth color with composite resin fillings, you can smile with confidence.  Learn more... Facts & Trivia Dental Trivia

Periodontics

• Gum Disease - It hides in your mouth, destroying gum tissue and teeth, and it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, and pregnancy complications. Don’t think it’s your problem? Conservative estimates report that up to 80 percent of the population unknowingly has gum disease in some form. Learn more…

Technology

• Digital Radiography - Digital X-rays offer unparalleled benefits over traditional radiographs: they’re convenient, safe for the environment, provide a great opportunity for patient education, can be transferred and copied accurately, and best of all, they’re safer for our patients. Learn more…
• Lasers - A part of medical surgeries for many years, lasers now offer dental patients precise, efficient, and effective minimally-invasive treatments, as well as reduced healing time. They also function in many other capacities to improve patient care and treatments. Learn more...

Endodontics Root Canal - You’d rather have a root canal! Root canal therapy is nothing like it used to be. Many patients even take a nap during root canal therapy. Learn more… Neuromuscular Dentistry TENS & K-7/Neuromuscular Dentistry Neuromuscular dentistry sounds complicated, and to be honest, it is quite involved. However, our training and tools allow us to provide neuromuscular therapies that can alleviate a long list of nagging, chronic symptoms. Learn more…

Restorative

• Fixed Bridges - If you’ve lost teeth due to accident, injury, or gum disease, we can create a fixed bridge to restore your solid smile. Learn more…
• Implants - If you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants will improve your smile and your lifestyle. Dental implants look, feel, and function like strong, natural teeth because of a titanium anchor attached to the jawbone. Learn more…