Learn More About Teeth Extractions Tooth loss can be a traumatic experience. Fortunately, if you do lose a tooth it can be replaced with an implant supported replacement tooth that will look, feel and function like your natural tooth. The dental implant functions like a natural tooth root and preserves the bone, preventing the deterioration […]
Learn More About Sedation Dentistry The use of sedation in dentistry has revolutionized the way patients view dental visits. Patients who once were afraid or anxious about even the most routine dental procedures now visit the dentist with confidence. Sedation is typically administered to healthy individuals who need help relaxing or managing treatment anxiety. Reasons […]
Learn More About Periodontal Disease Over 50% of American adults have gum disease – an infection below the gum line. Gum disease is linked to several health problems – from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and pre-term babies – but only a small percentage of these adults get the treatment they need. Traditional gum disease treatment […]
Learn More About Gum Grafting If you have receding gums, you should act quickly to resolve the issue through gum grafting. While receding gums may not seem like a major issue on the surface, the process of tissue pulling away from the teeth can cause damage to supporting bone. While gum recession is common and […]
Learn More About Laser Periodontal Surgery LANAP, or Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, is a patented periodontal treatment, cleared by the FDA in 2004. Unlike traditional surgeries, which involve the removal of both diseased and healthy gum tissues, LANAP specifically targets infected areas of the gums – leaving healthy tissues behind. LANAP works using the […]
Learn More About Dental Implants A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that, when placed, gives your dentist the ability to place a crown in the area of the missing tooth. After placement, the implant helps to preserve the jawbone that would normally atrophy, or shrink, following the loss of the tooth. Because the […]
Bone & Sinus Grafting Missing teeth cause the jawbone to atrophy and become absorbed by the body. Bone grafting while removing a tooth is designed to preserve the natural bone contours. If a tooth has been missing for an extended period, we may recommend a bone graft to strengthen the jaw. Dental Implants require adequate […]