Dental patients wanting to repair diseased gums or alter tooth structure are increasingly choosing to face the laser rather than the drill. With traditional dental drilling, comes pain, the need for anesthesia, copious bleeding and often the need for stitches. Laser dentistry avoids all these undesirable side effects by using precise, localized radiation to remove [...]
If you have been putting off going to the dentist because the thought of sitting still in a chair while someone pokes around in your mouth terrifies you, then you may be interested in learning more about sedation dentistry. With sedation dentistry, you can get through the procedure while you are in a state of [...]
The Zoom teeth whitening system is a bleaching treatment for stained or discolored teeth. You can quickly and easily improve the aesthetics of your smile by choosing this procedure. A bright smile appears healthy, and it can give you immeasurable confidence. The Zoom system safely lightens tooth enamel and can be performed in a professional [...]
It is estimated that more than 100 million American adults have missing or lost teeth. Until recently, their only tooth replacement options were bridges or dentures. Bridges require surrounding teeth be altered to support the replacement tooth or teeth, while dentures merely recreate the appearance of teeth without the functionality or comfort of real teeth. [...]
CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) 3D is a technology that allows a dentist to construct the restoration of a damaged tooth in a virtual image, which is then used as a guide to make the actual restoration. This means the repair can usually be done in one visit, with no delay to wait [...]
The acronym TMJ, or temperomandibular joint, is a term used when speaking of the jaw joint and the surrounding soft tissues. Treatment depends greatly on the views of the professional that is consulted. Some doctors prescribe muscle relaxers, NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, even antidepressant medication. Ibuprofen and other non-prescription pain medicine may provide short-term [...]
There is a wide range of uses for lasers within dentistry. Each and every year new ways to integrate lasers into practical dentistry are being developed. Lasers are being used for gum reshaping, to harden bonding materials, for cavity removal, and even to whiten teeth. These advances in laser and dental technology have been many [...]
Cosmetic dentures are a great advance in the field of cosmetic dentistry. They are manufactured and designed in such a way that they give a much more symmetrical, and visually appearing look to a person’s top or bottom teeth. Appearance These cosmetic dentures are made so that they look much more like natural teeth. The [...]
Like any other ailment or disease, Temporal Mandibular Joint syndrome (or TMJ) doesn’t affect the well prepared nearly as much as those who do not act. Through rehabilitative exercises, surgery,or a combination of the two, any person suffering from TMJ can get their jaw and their life back to full strength and motion. As it [...]
It is a fact that 30 percent of the population avoids the dentist due to phobias associated with pain. A toothache is not only a genuine emergency, but a real panic inducing ordeal to many people. Sedation dentistry offers an alternative to traditional methods of dentistry and ensures an anxiety-free experience. Sedation Denistry is a [...]