Patient Library

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening comes in many shapes and styles: over-the-counter products, take-home kits, in-office whitening. What exactly does whitening do, and how can you choose the best option for your smile? Learn more…
Veneers

Are you tired of your worn, damaged, or discolored smile? Do you wish your smile were straight and brilliant? Do you watch television and flip through magazines dreaming about a smile as beautiful as the smiles on models and stars? Wish no more! Your dream smile can become reality in as few as two dental visits with custom-made porcelain veneers or one patient visit for composite veneers. Learn more…

Oral Cancer

Oral cancer, which claims the lives of 8,000 Americans each year, is painless, sneaky, and often undetected until it has spread to the neck and lymph nodes. If oral cancer is detected in the early stage, patients are more likely to survive. Our office screens for oral cancer at every check up. Learn more…

Adult Tooth Decay

There is a common and stealthy enemy that knows precisely how to destroy your enamel: tooth decay. Adults have much to be concerned about with tooth decay, for many reasons. Learn more…

Amalgams

You’ve probably heard some of the debate about using silver fillings, or dental amalgams, to fill cavities. Informed patients make the best decisions about their dental care, so you should know the truth about amalgams, as well as what materials are available for filling teeth. Learn more…
Crowns

Crowns can restore tooth shape, structure, strength, and function. Many materials are used for crowns, so how can you know which is best? Learn more…
Composite Resins

If cavities or dark fillings in your teeth keep you from smiling, consider composite resin fillings. By maintaining your natural tooth color with composite resin fillings, you can smile with confidence. Learn more...
Oral Sedation

Among the most common phobias, visiting the dentist causes many people severe anxiety and stress. Oral sedation alleviates anxiety, so you can face dental appointments with confidence. Learn more…

Gum Disease

It hides in your mouth, destroying gum tissue and teeth, and it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, and pregnancy complications. Don’t think it’s your problem? Conservative estimates report that up to 80 percent of the population unknowingly has gum disease in some form. Learn more…
Periodontal Therapies

When periodontal disease is not treated, it will spread and compromise gums, teeth, bone, and it can lead to heart disease and strokes, as well as diabetes and pregnancy complications. Many treatments can reverse the effects of gum disease and restore oral health. Learn more…

DIAGNOdent

Early decay detection with DIAGNOdent can give you the opportunity to deter or repair tooth decay in the earliest stages. Laser technology provides a thorough and comfortable method for finding decalcification and decay. Learn more…

Root Canal

You’d rather have a root canal! Root canal therapy is nothing like it used to be. Many patients even take a nap during root canal therapy. Learn more…

Fixed Bridges

If you’ve lost teeth due to accident, injury, or gum disease, we can create a fixed bridge to restore your solid smile. Learn more…
Implants

If you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants will improve your smile and your lifestyle. Dental implants look, feel, and function like strong, natural teeth because of a titanium anchor attached to the jawbone. Learn more…

TMJ
TMJ disorder, or TMD, can cause mild to severe symptoms, from jaw clicking and minor discomfort to sharp pain in your temple, ear, neck, or shoulders. For patients who suffer from frequent migraines or facial pain, an evaluation will allow us to determine if TMJ is the cause of pain. Therapy, such as an oral appliance or deprogramming, can realign the bite and relive pain. Learn more...