Retainers There are certain tips to follow for wearing, and properly taking care of, your retainers. Your retainers should be in one of two places at all times; either in your mouth or in their case. Take your retainers off while eating. Maintain good oral hygiene with regular brushing

Ridge Augmentation A key to dental implant success is the amount and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. Ridge deformities of the upper and lower jaw can leave you with inadequate bone and tissue thickness for either an esthetic and functional bridge or dental implant restoration.

Root Canal Frequently Asked Questions What is root canal treatment? Root canal treatment is the removal of the nerve and blood vessels of a tooth for the purpose of trying to save the tooth from extraction. A simple analogy is removing the wick from a candle. The void where the wick was is cleaned

If the nerve of a tooth gets infected, it can be extremely painful. The goal of root canal treatment is to relieve pain, and restore your smile! PreviousNextCase   of   Root Canal Gallery Case   A root canal procedure involves removing diseased tissues (indicated by

Refrain from eating for at least 2 hours or until the anesthesia has worn off to prevent possible injury to your lips and cheeks. This time interval will also allow the temporary filling to set to a reasonable hardness. We expect your tooth to be sore with chewing and biting pressure so you should avoid

Root Canal Surgery What is endodontic surgery and why would I need it? Diagnosis Blocked Canals Unsuccessful Conventional Treatment Split Root Apicoectomy Other types of endodontic surgery Success of endodontic surgery Options instead of endodontic surgery Diagrams

SOPRO Intraoral Camera This state-of-the-art dental caries detection device provides dentists with a camera equipped with increased magnification and lighting, allowing both dentist and patient to clearly view dental issues on a computer screen. The SOPRO Intraoral Camera is not only useful during

Scaling and Root Planing We remove the plaque through a deep-cleaning method called scaling and root planing. Scaling means scraping off the tartar from above and below the gum line. Root planing gets rid of rough spots on the tooth root where the germs gather, and helps remove the bacteria that contribute

Scaling and root planing therapy is a procedure that involves removing bacterial plaque and tartar from the root surface below the gumline with instruments and ultrasonics. It may also require removal of diseased tissue within the pocket with a laser. The goal of this treatment is to allow reattachment

ScanX® Digital X-ray System Our practice is committed to bringing the safest and highest quality of care to our patients. The installation of our new digital X-ray system continues that commitment. Using the state-of-the-art ScanX system enables us to provide greatly improved diagnostic capabilities