Treatments & Procedures

20 Jan To Extract or Not to Extract? That is the Question.

Ahhhh, the famous quote from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Ok, it’s not the exact quote, but you get the point. When should I get my wisdom teeth removed, if at all, you ask? Since everyone is a little different, it is always best to let your dentist make that call. However, since this can be a somewhat intimidating procedure, let’s take a look at what you can do to be informed and prepared.

12 Dec Prevention or Profit? The Major Scandal of Microcavities

Let’s face it. We applaud those who do, rather than those who watch and wait. That’s why the alarming trend towards costly procedures and the use of sophisticated detection devices has sparked a righteous debate in the otherwise demure world of dentistry. And you know...

06 Jun What’s in a smile?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but attractive smiles do have some common elements....

05 Jun Bleaching and Whitening Techniques

Advanced methods to whiten your teeth....

04 Jun Five Misconceptions About Dental Implants

In 1965, a Swedish physician Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark revolutionized the dental field by placing a titanium implant in the jawbone of one of his patients. He recognized the problems associated with wearing dentures; and the resulting success and reliability of implants has changed dentistry forever. We now have the ability to replace missing teeth without a removable appliance, and without shaving other teeth down to fabricate a bridge. The implant techniques and materials are constantly being upgraded, leading to some common misconceptions about implants.