Headaches / Migraines
Migraine Prevention Breakthrough The field of migraine prevention therapy has been at somewhat of a standstill. Although numerous drugs are now on the market which are intended to subdue migraine pain after the attack has already begun, preventing migraine has been less than satisfactory. However, research has found one common factor to all migraine and tension-type headache […]
Dental Veneers
Are you unsatisfied with the color, shape, length of your teeth? Are your teeth thin and constantly chipping? Are your teeth worn down due to years of grinding? If you said yes to any of these situations, dental veneers might be a good fit for you! What are veneers? Dental veneers are a custom made […]
Root Canal Therapy
When the nerve of a tooth becomes infected or abscessed, Root Canal Therapy is the only way to save the tooth. A tooth can become abscessed as a result of deep decay, a cracked tooth, or trauma to the tooth. The only alternative to Root Canal Therapy is an Extraction. During Root Canal Therapy, the tooth is “numbed” (just like having a filling). […]
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is the process of adding tooth colored material to your teeth. This material, which is the same as the material used in tooth colored – or composite- fillings, is matched to the color of your teeth, making the transition from tooth to composite unnoticeable. This bonding can fix cracked, chipped or misshapen teeth […]
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
A very common dental concern among the general public is bad breath, also known as halitosis. This often embarrassing condition can cause anxiety in social settings and can sometimes even put strains on relationships. The good news is that bad breath is usually treatable, but can sometimes be caused by a more difficult underlying problem. […]
Gum Pain
Gum pain. Yes, you can have pain in your gums and not your actual teeth. But what does this mean? Often when your tooth hurts it is caused by dental decay. Does this mean that my gums have decay? There are many different causes of gum pain or soreness, such as improper dental cleaning, tobacco […]
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Have you heard of getting a full mouth reconstruction? What about full mouth rehabilitation or full mouth restoration? All three of these mean the same thing; the rebuilding or restoring of most, if not all of the teeth on both the upper and lower jaws. A full mouth reconstruction typically involves your general, family dentist […]
Malocclusion or Bad Bite
Mal – occlusion literally means “poor closing” or “bad bite.” A bad bite can be caused by several factors: Dental malocclusion A dental malocclusion occurs when the teeth are not lined up properly, even though the jaws may be properly aligned. Dental malocclusion caused by crowding Skeletal malocclusion A skeletal malocclusion occurs when the upper and […]
Grinding Teeth
What is Bruxism? Grinding of teeth, also known as Bruxism, occurs in children as well as adults. Grinding of teeth generally occurs during sleep. What if my Child is Grinding His or Her Teeth? Children often grind their teeth when their teeth are erupting. This is not uncommon, nor is it a problem if it is […]
Gum Disease
What is Gum Disease? According to the American Dental Association, at least 60% of adults in the United States have moderate-to-severe gum disease! No doubt, you’ve heard some of the terms: Plaque, Tartar, Calculus, Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Pyorrhea, Periodontal Disease, Gum Disease. But what does it all mean? Quite simply, Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) starts when plaque and tartar […]