Periodontal Therapy: Healthy Gums Save Teeth
My teeth are fine, but my gums are a mess. It's kind of an old joke that's not very funny. Each year thousands of people lose teeth to gum disease. The disease doesn't mean the teeth themselves are bad, but once gums go bad, the teeth are next to fall. Periodontal therapy is a conservative or non-surgical treatment for gum disease. Its goal is to control and manage periodontal diseases without the need for surgery. Ultimately, it helps restore optimal gum health, which, in turn, helps keep t....
2023/04/26Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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Laser Cavity Detection
Cavities, the common tooth problem, can evolve into larger issues that require root canals if not taken care of when they first appear. Laser cavity detection, also known as DIAGNOdent technology, is a highly sophisticated handheld tool that allows patients to avoid costly dental restorations by detecting cavities in their early stages. How It Works Most people don't realize cavities do not always require a filling, especially when they are detected early. Past methods of detecting cavities in....
2023/04/12Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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Laser Gum Recontouring: Reveal Your Smile
Laser gum recontouring is a cosmetic procedure used to trim the gums that sit too low on teeth. Alternately called gum reshaping or tissue sculpting, the surgery is also to clean and reshape the gums of patients with periodontal disease. Most laser gum recontouring surgery is done for the cosmetic purpose of improving smiles. If your teeth appear too small and it’s ruining your smile, laser gum recontouring may be right for you. Is It Permanent? Yes. Laser gum recontouring results are per....
2023/03/29Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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Intra-Oral Imaging
It sounds complicated, but intra-oral simply means "in the mouth." In Intra-Oral imaging cameras (IO cameras) produce accurate images of teeth and the supporting structures. Dentists and their patients see problems with their teeth and/or gums, including tarnished or corroded fillings and fractured teeth. Full-mouth intra-oral radiographic examinations are preferred by dentists, particularly when patients have clinical evidence of oral disease or a history of extensive dental treatment. Intr....
2023/03/15Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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Digital X-rays: The Mirror to Dental Health
X-rays. Most dentists won’t do anything to your teeth without them. Dental professionals increasingly use digital dental radiographs (digital X-rays) to better detect, diagnose, treat, and monitor oral conditions and diseases. How It Works Digital radiography, a type of X-ray imaging that uses digital X-ray sensors to replace traditional photographic X-ray film, produces enhanced computer images of teeth, gums, and other oral structures and conditions. Digital dental images are captured i....
2023/03/01Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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All-on-Four Dental Implants: No Dentures, Please
The prospect of having to place even one or two missing teeth is not a happy one. But an entire arch? If you’ve been struggling with damaged or missing teeth and the idea of dentures doesn’t sit well, take heart. The advanced technology of All-on-Four multiple tooth replacement may be the answer. All-on-Four replaces a full arch of teeth supported by four teeth implants. As a quick, minimally invasive, and extremely successful procedure, All-on-Four is the popular alternative to a mouthfu....
2023/02/15Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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Digital Dental Impressions: A New Look at Your Teeth and Mouth
Digital Dental Impressions (DDI), also known as 3-D intraoral scanning, is the latest technology in capturing a detailed snapshot of what's going on in your mouth. Simply put, dentists use a wand-like scanning tool connected to a computer and advanced software to create a virtual 3-D model of your mouth. The model gets sent off to a lab where your devices are made. It is the next generation in dental impression technology. You remember the old one, trays full of gooey purple stuff that took for....
2023/02/01Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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GLO Pro Teeth Whitening: A Brighter Smile
Everyone wants a sparkling smile. You’ve tried dozens of teeth-whitening products—pens, toothpaste, trays—and you still aren’t satisfied with the result. It could be your teeth have discolored to the point when regular whiteners aren't strong enough. Without a doubt, GLO Professional Dental Whitening Treatments are your best option. GLO Whitening Treatments are offered by dentists who partner with GLO. Short for Guided Light Optics, this modern whitening system uses gentle heat and li....
2023/01/18Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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General Dentist: Your Lifeline to Dental Health
Like the rest of your body, the best path leading to good dental health is prevention. The best prevention requires regular visits to the general dentist, who monitors what’s going on in your mouth. As the gatekeeper of your overall oral health, the general dentist is the first line of defense against serious dental problems. What They Do General dentists diagnose, treat, and manage a patient’s oral health care needs. They provide the services you associate with most dental issues. Gu....
2023/01/04Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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Sedation Dentistry: Taking the Fear Out of Good Dental Health
You can say it, don't be embarrassed. You may like your dentist a lot but still, work yourself into a frenzy before visits. Things will be done there that you'd just as soon not know about. Enter sedation dentistry, the modern practice that accepts that you're a fraidy cat. You don't want to know the details and would much rather be asleep. Children’s dental visits can also be quite traumatic. They don't know what to expect. Nothing anyone can say or do makes them feel any better. Sedation ....
2022/12/21Category: Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
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