Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.
Preventive Care
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Use antiseptic and
fluoride rinses as directed...
Patient Education
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Mouth Lesions
Mouth Lesions Swelling
Mouth Lesion Ulcers
Mouth Lesions White Spots
Mouth Lesions
Periodontal Treatment
Bone Grafting
Gum Grafting
Non-Surgical Perio Therapy
Surgical Perio Therapy
Tooth Pathology
Cracked Filling
Cracked Tooth
Discolored Filling
Discolored Tooth
Tooth Ache
Tooth Decay
Tooth Wear
Tooth Treatments
Core Build-Up
Inlay and Onlay
Post and Core
Root Canal Treatment
Silver FIlling
Tooth Colored (Composite FIlling)
Tooth Extraction Care Instructions
Tooth Extractions
Tooth Supported Bridge
Tooth Supported Crown
Silver Diamine
Fluoride
Silver Diamine
Fluoride Consent Form
Whitening and Veneers
Teeth Whitening
Veneers
Implants, Dentures and Partials
Complete Denture
Complete Denture with 2 or 4 Locators Attachments
Complete Denture with a Milled Attachment
Complete Denture with Locator Attachment
Dental Implants
Implant Supported Bridge with Fixed or Detachable (Hybrid) Components
Implant Supported Bridge with Individually Cemented Crowns on Superstructure
Implant Supported Bridge with Screw Retention
Implant Supported Bridge
Implant Supported Crown
Removable Partial Denture
Removable Partial Denture with Locator Attachments
Bruxism (Grinding)
Bite Problems
Jaw Joint Problems
Night Time Tooth Grinding
Correcting Bite Problems
Equilibration
Kois Deprogrammer
Why Orthodontics
Dental and Medical Concerns
Adverse Effects of Antibiotics
BPA in Dental Composites
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Sedation and Appliance Therapy
IV Sedation Dentistry
Oral Appliance Therapy for the Treatment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Oral Sedation Dentistry
Oil Pulling
Oil Pulling
Children and Dental Concerns
Why do Children Get Mouth Sores
Why do Children Grind Their Teeth
Why do Children have Bad Breath
Why do Children have Crowded or Crooked Teeth
Why do Children have Discolored Teeth
Why do Children have Spaces Between Their Teeth
Why do Children Snore
Sealants and
Fluoride
Dental Sealants
Fluoride
Cavities and Tooth Decay
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Preventing Cavities
The best defense against cavities is good oral hygiene, including brushing with a
fluoride toothpaste, flossing and rinsing...
Fluorosis
Fluorosis is a condition in which your body has been exposed to too much
fluoride...
Sensitive Teeth
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In some cases, desensitizing toothpaste, sealants, desensitizing ionization and filling materials including
fluoride, and decreasing the intake of acid-containing foods can alleviate some of the pain associated with sensitive teeth...
What is Tooth Decay?
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Simple Preventative Measures
The two best defenses against tooth decay and gum disease are a healthy, well-balanced diet and good oral hygiene, including daily brushing with
fluoride toothpaste, flossing and rinsing...
Brushing
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Most dentists agree that brushing three times a day is the minimum; if you use a
fluoride toothpaste in the morning and before bed at night, you can get away without using toothpaste during the middle of the day...
Fluoride Facts
For decades,
fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed into and strengthens tooth enamel, thereby helping to prevent decay of tooth structures...
Mouth Rinses
... In general, therapeutic rinses with
fluoride have been shown to actually fight cavities, plaque and gingivitis...
Prevention Tips for Children
...Parents are advised to avoid
fluoride toothpastes on children under the age of 2...
Nutrition and Your Teeth
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Fluoride supplements may be helpful if you live in a community without fluoridated water, but consult with our office first...
Introduction
...Does
fluoride, in spite of everything we've been told since childhood, actually cause more harm than good...
Fluoride
For decades,
fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that strengthens tooth enamel, which thereby helps to prevent decay of tooth structures...
The Preventive Program
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Use antiseptic and
fluoride rinses as directed...
Fillings
...Glass ionomers can release a small amount of
fluoride that help patients who are at high risk for decay...
Glossary
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Fluoride -
Fluoride is often called nature’s cavity fighter and for good reason...