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Crown and Bridge Procedure

When a tooth is cracked, decayed, or damaged, a crown may need to be fitted onto the tooth. A crown is a permanent covering that fits over the original tooth. A bridge is a device used to replace the space where a tooth has been removed...
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Dental Hygiene - Periodontal Visit
For Americans in their 30s and beyond, the threat of gum disease (periodontal disease) is a very real and potentially dangerous condition. By the age of 40, over 70 percent of the nation's population is affected by the disease to some degree. Although genetics may play a small role in its development, doctors agree that gum disease is most often directly related to how well people care for their teeth and gums. Gum disease is particularly dangerous because the progression of the disease is often painless, going and undetected until it creates serious problems...
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Dental Implants   
In our office we proudly offer comprehensive restoration of missing teeth through dental implants. For individuals who wish to replace missing teeth, dental implants, are often highly effective long-term solutions. Implants provide greater structural support and last longer than the bridges or dentures. Implants serve as artificial roots to which new teeth are bonded. Dental implants can be used in conjunction with porcelain veneers/crowns to perform full-mouth rehabilitation to create brilliant, long-lasting smiles...
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Complete and Partial Dentures
Over time, people's teeth tend to naturally deteriorate. When a tooth has deteriorated substantially, it often needs to be extracted. And when multiple teeth are extracted, partials/dentures may be the most appropriate solution. Partials/Dentures can create a natural and healthy looking set of teeth...
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Amalgams (Silver Fillings) and Composites (White Fillings)
Amalgams are comprised of mercury, silver, copper, tin, and zinc. They are very durable and resistant to wear, however they do not have the cosmetic result of a composite filling...
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Invisalign (Clear Braces)
The benefits of Invisalign often go beyond the obvious physical changes of an improved bite and straighter teeth; it’s also a great way to improve a person’s overall self-image...
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Root Canal Therapy   
Root canal therapy is done when the dental pulp inside the tooth has become compromised...
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Veneers   
A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that is cemented on the tooth to improve its appearance...
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Temporary Dental Crowns
Temporary dental crowns are usually cemented into place using "temporary" cement so they can be removed easily when it is time to cement the permanent crown on...
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Crown and Bridge Procedure

When a tooth is cracked, decayed, or damaged, a crown may need to be fitted onto the tooth. A crown is a permanent covering that fits over the original tooth. A bridge is a device used to replace the space where a tooth has been removed...
read more


Dental Hygiene - Periodontal Visit
For Americans in their 30s and beyond, the threat of gum disease (periodontal disease) is a very real and potentially dangerous condition. By the age of 40, over 70 percent of the nation's population is affected by the disease to some degree. Although genetics may play a small role in its development, doctors agree that gum disease is most often directly related to how well people care for their teeth and gums. Gum disease is particularly dangerous because the progression of the disease is often painless, going and undetected until it creates serious problems...
read more


Dental Implants   
In our office we proudly offer comprehensive restoration of missing teeth through dental implants. For individuals who wish to replace missing teeth, dental implants, are often highly effective long-term solutions. Implants provide greater structural support and last longer than the bridges or dentures. Implants serve as artificial roots to which new teeth are bonded. Dental implants can be used in conjunction with porcelain veneers/crowns to perform full-mouth rehabilitation to create brilliant, long-lasting smiles...
read more


Complete and Partial Dentures
Over time, people's teeth tend to naturally deteriorate. When a tooth has deteriorated substantially, it often needs to be extracted. And when multiple teeth are extracted, partials/dentures may be the most appropriate solution. Partials/Dentures can create a natural and healthy looking set of teeth...
read more


Amalgams (Silver Fillings) and Composites (White Fillings)
Amalgams are comprised of mercury, silver, copper, tin, and zinc. They are very durable and resistant to wear, however they do not have the cosmetic result of a composite filling...
read more 


Invisalign (Clear Braces)
The benefits of Invisalign often go beyond the obvious physical changes of an improved bite and straighter teeth; it’s also a great way to improve a person’s overall self-image...
read more 


Root Canal Therapy   
Root canal therapy is done when the dental pulp inside the tooth has become compromised...
read more


Veneers   
A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that is cemented on the tooth to improve its appearance...
read more


Temporary Dental Crowns
Temporary dental crowns are usually cemented into place using "temporary" cement so they can be removed easily when it is time to cement the permanent crown on...
read more
 
 

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