Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Early Interception can save emotional, physical and financial stress....

The person least likely to be present when a sports injury occurs is a dentist....

The World’s Oldest and Most Widespread Disease...

When you have a dental emergency — whether it’s caused by a sudden accident or chronic disease —...

Smiling with confidence makes you feel great. A beautiful smile is also an important social and professional asset....

While you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable with aging, it is actually possible for...

Smiling with confidence makes you feel great. A beautiful smile is also an important social and professional asset....

If you have never had a cavity, congratulations! If you have had one, you are not alone. About...

Dentistry is an art as well as a science; dental crowns offer a perfect example of this. A...

There are times when a tooth suffers damage (from decay, for example) that is too extensive to be...

If you could have fillings that matched the natural color of your teeth so well that nobody could...

We are proud of the ways in which dentistry can restore broken or decayed teeth to full beauty...

Root canal treatment — also called endodontics (“endo” – inside, “dont” – tooth) — is a set of...

Most of the time, root canal therapy is effective at permanently relieving tooth pain and halting infection of...

Occasionally, root canal treatment proves unsuccessful at resolving an infection in the tissues near a tooth’s roots. That’s...

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments — and it’s easy to see why....

If your teeth seem especially sensitive after you brush them or when you consume certain foods or beverages,...

Firmly anchored in your jaw and protected by an outer coating of tough enamel, your teeth are remarkably...

There’s a new technology that’s (literally) putting a smile on plenty of young faces: A system of clear,...

What do orthodontists do? Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose and treat problems with the position, alignment or...

When you hear the word “orthodontics,” what comes to mind? Probably a young teenager whose teeth are covered...

One day in the not-too-distant future, your braces will come off. In a few moments, you’ll be free...

You know how important it is to brush and floss properly when you’re wearing braces — but what’s...

There are more and more adult orthodontic patients these days, and it’s not hard to figure out why....

The dental implant is today’s state-of-the-art tooth replacement method. It consists of a very small titanium post (the...

If you have lost any of your teeth, you no doubt realize there are consequences to living without...

What are dental implants? Dental implants are small titanium posts that replace the roots of missing teeth (View...

Replacement teeth supported by dental implants function so well and last so long because, like natural teeth, they...

If you have lost an entire arch of teeth (top and/or bottom), or are soon to have your...

Numerous studies have shown that using an appropriate mouth rinse, in conjunction with regular brushing and flossing, is...

Teeth can last a lifetime if you take care of them right — and the best time to...

Cavities are little holes in teeth that can eventually cause big problems. They form when tooth-eroding acid attacks...

You’ve no doubt heard it said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In...

Cancer is a scary word, but the more you know about it, the better able you will be...

Bad Breath, or halitosis, is an embarrassing problem that affects millions. To combat it, many people use breath...

A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped”...

They are inside your laptop computer and your DVD player, present on the factory floor and the supermarket...

Laser technology is becoming quite commonplace in a wide variety of areas throughout the healthcare industry; but did...

The intra-oral camera is a valuable tool dental professionals can use to help you understand your examination, diagnosis...

In the future, could small cavities be detected early and filled without anesthesia, and with only the minimum...

It’s almost impossible to imagine the practice of dentistry without x-ray technology. Radiographs (x-ray pictures) allow dentists to...

While you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable with aging, it is actually possible for...

Cancer is a scary word, but the more you know about it, the better able you will be...

Bad Breath, or halitosis, is an embarrassing problem that affects millions. To combat it, many people use breath...

Traumatic dental injuries can occur in people of all ages and activity levels. The cause might be a...

You know it instinctively: A good night’s sleep is essential for good health. It makes you feel rested...

If you experience ongoing pain in the area near your ear, your jaw or the muscles on the...

When you were a youngster, did you ever get a black eye, chip a tooth or bruise your...

People don’t generally think of a dentist as the healthcare professional to see for recurring headaches or migraines;...

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, estimated to affect around one in...

If your teeth seem especially sensitive after you brush them or when you consume certain foods or beverages,...

If you want to replace a missing or failing tooth with a state-of-the-art dental implant (watch dental implant...

Although oral cancer may not get as much attention as some more widely-known types of cancer, that doesn’t...

In most people, the third set of molars, generally called “wisdom teeth,” start coming in around age 17-25....

When you were a youngster, did you ever get a black eye, chip a tooth or bruise your...

People don’t generally think of a dentist as the healthcare professional to see for recurring headaches or migraines;...

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, estimated to affect around one in...

The most likely location for a cavity to develop in your child’s mouth is on the chewing surfaces...

New parents have plenty to worry about: making sure their baby is healthy and happy, re-arranging their lives...

New parents sometimes anticipate their baby’s first tooth with a mixture of excitement and worry. While reaching a...

Your child’s little baby teeth have some big responsibilities. Until the adolescent years, they will not only help...

The number of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been steadily increasing over the past...

Sucking on a thumb or finger is a completely normal habit that some babies develop even before they’re...

Early Interception can save emotional, physical and financial stress....

The person least likely to be present when a sports injury occurs is a dentist....

The World’s Oldest and Most Widespread Disease...

When you have a dental emergency — whether it’s caused by a sudden accident or chronic disease —...

Traumatic dental injuries can occur in people of all ages and activity levels. The cause might be a...

At first, having orthodontic treatment may take a little getting used to. It isn’t uncommon to experience a...

They are inside your laptop computer and your DVD player, present on the factory floor and the supermarket...

There’s so much dentistry can do these days to make your mouth healthier and your smile more beautiful....

Some people fail to receive the benefits of modern dental treatment because of a simple yet seemingly overwhelming...

If you’ve ever had needle phobia, you might like to learn about a new technology referred to as...

While you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable with aging, it is actually possible for...

After a thorough, professional tooth cleaning, you know that your teeth look brighter and feel fresher. But tooth...

When advanced gum disease (periodontitis) develops, your teeth are in danger: At this stage, the ligaments and bone...

Maintaining good oral health has many rewards: A sparkling smile, fresh breath, and healthy gums. But recent scientific...

Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection caused by bacterial plaque, a thin, sticky layer of microorganisms (called a...

If gum recession is affecting your health or your appearance, a procedure called gingival (gum) grafting may be...