by | Apr 5, 2018 | Blog, Dentistry General
For years, dental x-rays have been used to diagnose oral health complications and detect decaying or damaged teeth. X-rays provide a unique view of the mouth that isn’t possible with a visual exam alone. When x-rays are taken, the teeth and bones absorb the majority...
by | Apr 5, 2018 | Dentistry General, Services
While your dentist’s main goal is preserve all the teeth in your mouth, there are certain cases where this may not be possible. In these cases, an extraction is usually recommended to remove the problematic tooth and prevent your oral health from declining. Dental...
by | Apr 5, 2018 | Dentistry General, Restorative, Services
Root canal treatment is a restorative procedure used to treat a pulp infection. Pulp infections occur when bacteria is able to permeate through the enamel and dentin to reach the innermost layer of the tooth. During a root canal, decayed and infected tissue is removed...
by | Apr 5, 2018 | Cosmetic, Dentistry General, Services
Inlays and onlays are indirect dental fillings that are larger than a normal filling. Normal fillings are considered to be direct restorations because they can be entirely completed within the mouth in a single dental appointment. Indirect restorations, however,...
by | Apr 5, 2018 | Dentistry General, Restorative, Services
Dental implants are surgical-grade root devices that support permanent tooth prosthetics that are manufactured to last a lifetime. These artificial roots are anchored in the bone beneath the gums where they become fused into the jaw. A crown is mounted atop the...
by | Apr 5, 2018 | Dentistry General, Restorative, Services
Dentures are removable tooth prosthetics designed to look and function like natural teeth. For thousands of years, some form of denture has been used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, although today’s dentures are much more advanced and easier to care for....
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