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White (metal-free) fillings are an alternative to silver (mercury amalgam) fillings. White fillings are made of a strong composite resin that is matched to the surrounding tooth color. In the past, white fillings were placed only on front teeth, but a stronger, more durable material has been developed that can withstand the chewing pressure of back teeth. White fillings are often preferable because:

• Many patients prefer mercury-free fillings
• Cosmetic reasons
• Patients with sensitivity to heat or cold find metal-free fillings to be more comfortable

The Zoom! In-office Whitening System will make your teeth dramatically whiter in less than an hour. The procedure is simple. It begins with a short preparation to cover your lips and gums, leaving only your teeth exposed. Your dentist then applies the whitening gel, which was designed to be used with a specially designed light. The light and gel work together to gently penetrate your teeth, breaking up stains and discoloration.

With proper care your smile will sparkle for years.

When one or more teeth have a large old filling, are fractured, severely damaged by decay, or missing, we may recommend the placement of a crown (cap) or a bridge. A crown strengthens, restores and protects a single tooth while a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. Crowns and bridges are anchored using a special adhesive and are not removable.

Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material, which are bonded to the front of teeth. This procedure requires little or no anesthesia, and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. Porcelain veneers are placed to mask discolorations, to brighten teeth, and to improve a smile. Highly resistant to permanent staining from coffee, tea, or even cigarette smoking, the wafer-thin porcelain veneers can achieve a tenacious bond to the tooth, resulting in an esthetically pleasing naturalness that is unsurpassed by other restorative options.

Valplast Flexible Partials are the world’s first flexible partial. The plastic is translucent, allowing the natural tissue tone to show through. Patients find these partials extremely comfortable and durable without sacrificing aesthetics. The material can be used for all partials, unilateral removable replacements (Nesbits), and full dentures.

Key Benefits

• Natural appearance • Outstanding durability• Comfortable

Nothing is as good as a natural tooth! And sometimes your natural tooth may need root canal (endodontic) treatment for it to remain a healthy part of your mouth. Most patients report that having root canal (endodontic) treatment today is as unremarkable as having a cavity filled.

The best time to have your wisdom teeth removed is before they have a chance to cause other complications. If wisdom tooth removal has been discussed as an option for you, please feel free to share your concerns with us and we will be glad to advise you. We are here to help you achieve the best possible oral health, and removing your wisdom teeth may be an important step toward that goal.

As leaders in the field of anti-infective therapy, our office analyzes the numbers and types of bacteria present in the space between your tooth and gum. This helps us to diagnose the presence of health or disease and treat you accordingly. Treatment, even in advanced cases is usually completely non-surgical, and is dedicated towards destroying the cause of the gum disease-bacteria. In this way, we are able to allow natural, non-surgical healing to occur, and the ultimate result is healthy, natural looking gums.

Dental implants are extremely effective, natural looking replacements for missing teeth. They can also be used to provide support, stability, and retention for removable dentures. Our office utilizes the most up to date implant restorative systems to fit each individual patient’s needs. If you are missing a tooth or a number of teeth due to accident, decay, fracture, or infection, or if you are having a problem with your dentures or partials, we will be happy to advise you of your implant options.

The Nitrous Oxide enables the patient to become calm and relaxed. This Nitrous gas is very safe and is administered by the doctor in small increments. This gas is delivered to the patient through a nasal hood and makes the patient feel weightless.

Do you know why x-rays are used? It is because they show us what we cannot see. The area between teeth isn’t accessible to view. Well, even the areas which are accessible are not easily viewed. These cameras show us, like x-rays, that which we cannot see. Would you go to a dentist who didn’t use x-rays? Well, make sure they use these cameras, too!

We all have teeth – and we all want to keep them for life! The purpose of Preventive Dentistry is to help each of us keep our teeth and gums healthy today and every day.

There have been great strides made in preventing the incidence of dental disease. One of the most successful efforts, spanning the last 65 years, is the fluoridation of community water supplies. Although drinking fluoridated water reduces dental decay by 15 to 40 percent¹ that alone is still not enough to prevent dental disease.

The two primary causes of tooth loss, decay and gum disease, are generally caused by bacteria in the mouth. However, both of these problems can be dramatically minimized, if not prevented, through proper dental hygiene practiced on a regular basis. Some of the elements of proper dental hygiene include brushing twice a day, flossing, eating a balanced diet, limiting between-meal snacks, and seeing your dentist twice a year for cleaning and exam. Additional preventive methods include the application of dental sealants and exposure to fluoride in the form of fluoridated drinking water, thoothpaste, mouthwash, or fluoride treatments directly applied by your dentist.

The vast majority of dental disease can be prevented, but only through the consistent practice of the prevention methods discussed. Please browse this topic area to learn more about the anatomy of healthy teeth and gums, brushing and flossing technique, water fluoridation, dental sealants, fluoride supplements, and the relationship between smoking and dental disease.

Cosmetic dentistry includes a variety of dental treatments aimed at improving the appearance of the the teeth.

The purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of the teeth using bleaching, bonding, veneers, reshaping, orthodontics, or implants.

Bonding is the process in which tooth colored materials (composite resin) are adhered (bonded) to the tooth. This is procedure that can be used to repair or improve the appearance of a tooth that has been badly stained, broken or chipped.