Smile Education
The better you understand your own oral health, the better health you'll
enjoy. That's why we've provided these short essays on common dental health
topics. Feel free to ask for further information as well, should you have
questions about an area of dentistry not covered here.
Crowns
If you’re self-conscious about your smile due to cracked, broken,
decayed, or worn teeth, we can bring back your healthy, natural-looking
smile with dental crowns. Designed to fit snugly and function as normal
teeth, crowns protect your teeth from further damage and preserve your
jaw’s correct natural alignment.
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Implants
When people lose permanent teeth due to accident, injury, disease or
extraction, we find dental implants to be a secure, functional replacement
option. They're superior to many other replacement choices because they
actually restore comfort and appearance, yet remain functional for the
long run.
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Bruxism
Sometimes people exposed to chronic stress or high-pressure situations
can develop a damaging habit known as bruxism: unconsciously biting down
with too much force at non-mealtimes. It can happen at night or during
the day, is generally found in about one third of the population, and
is more prevalent amongst women.
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Gum Disease
Although gum disease is terribly pervasive, it's also preventable. Conservative
estimates report that up to 80% of people unknowingly have some level
of chronic gum disease. What's worse is that this disease is responsible
for up to 70% of adult tooth loss.
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Root Canal Therapy
Your teeth contain several layers: the outer protective enamel, a secondary
layer of dentin, and an inner soft 'pulp' tissue layer containing the
'life of the tooth': nerves, veins, arteries and lymph vessels. Each pulp
chamber branches off at the top, forming 'canals' that lead toward the
tooth root tip.
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Teeth Whitening
If you'd like to smile more confidently, knowing your teeth are their
whitest and brightest, you might want to consider dentist-supervised tooth
whitening. Teeth whitening is a safe, effective, and lasting way to lighten
most people's smiles, available in a wide variety of methods and concentrations
for various kinds of teeth.
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Veneers/Laminates
Many people desire a brighter, cleaner, more attractive smile, but have
chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced, or even slightly crooked
front teeth. Often, porcelain veneers or laminates can provide these people
with a completely new-looking smile in just a few simple appointments.
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Healthy Mouth, Happy Life?
If you think about it, it makes perfect sense: poor oral health is linked
to poor physical health. How so? Well, consider the big picture: your
mouth is a key entryway into the rest of the body and its systems.
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