Digital Dental Impressions Dental impressions are bad enough to make anyone avoid the dentist. If you’ve ever needed a crown, bridge, or retainer, then you’ve

Tooth Decay Prevention What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the

Extractions Dentists prefer to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible, but sometimes that just isn’t an option. There are two ways a tooth

Orthodontic Headgear Orthodontic headgear is used to correct a severely abnormal bite, correct dental overcrowding, and support normal jaw alignment and growth. It is typically

Nitrous Oxide Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” has been used in dental procedures since the 19 th century. Modern nitrous oxide sedation

Oral Cancer Screenings Oral cancer screenings check for any precancerous or cancerous conditions in the mouth. An oral cancer screening is completed with an ultraviolet

Cleft Lip and Palate A cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth defects that occur in the very early stages of fetal development. A

Tooth Contouring Because our smiles are the way we greet the world, even tiny imperfections in our teeth can cause self-consciousness. If you have a

Cone Beam CT Imaging Cone beam CT imaging provides dentists with a three-dimensional view of mouth, jaw, teeth, and nasal cavity. These images contain invaluable

Dental Implant FAQs What are dental implants? A dental implant is a small post that serves as a replacement for a tooth root. An abutment,