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Further Education for Your Health
We're convinced that good, solid oral health information will allow you to take good, solid care of your teeth and gums. So we've provided the following list of common dental health essays on common topics of interest. Feel free to ask for further information, should you have questions about an area of dentistry not covered here.
Fixed Bridges: A Stable Solution
If you’ve lost teeth due to accidents, injury, or gum disease, we can create a permanent 'bridge' appliance to replace the missing teeth. Not only does a bridge fill the missing space, thereby preventing repositioning of remaining teeth, but it also corrects an altered bite, improves chewing ability and speech articulation, and supports facial structure to preserve your appearance.
Bruxism: A Stressful Condition, Clenching & Grinding
People exposed to chronic stress or high-pressure situations can develop a damaging habit known as bruxism: unconsciously biting down with too much force at non-mealtimes. It can happen at night or during the day, is generally found in about one third of the population, and is more prevalent amongst women.
Crowns: Lasting Protection, 'Natural' Perfection
If you’re self-conscious about your smile due to cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth, we can bring back your healthy, natural-looking smile with dental crowns. Designed to fit snugly and function as normal teeth, crowns protect your teeth from further damage and preserve your jaw’s correct natural alignment.
Composite Resins: Strength for Your Smile
If you’re self-conscious about your smile due to decayed, disfigured, or discolored teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins. A composite resin is simply a silicon dioxide-filled tooth-colored plastic mixture that can restore teeth to an attractive, healthy state.
Digital Radiography: What We See Is What We Get
We've invested in a new way of looking into your mouth — a procedure that's fast, painless, and incredibly precise! Using digital radiography, we can now clearly identify all external and internal anatomical structures and accurately diagnose your dental problems…all within seconds and with minimal radiation exposure!
Oral Cancer: Early Detection is Your Best Protection
Of all cancers, oral cancer has one of the highest mortality rates: it's both painless and sneaky in the early stages, often going undetected until it's advanced beyond what can be effectively battled by cancer treatments. Typically, it's associated with five common risk factors.
Implants: Tooth Root Substitutes
When people lose permanent teeth due to accident, injury, disease or extraction, we find dental implants to be a secure, functional replacement option. They're superior to many other replacement choices because they actually restore comfort and appearance, yet remain functional for the long run.
Veneers/Laminates: From Average to Outstanding in Just a Few Steps
Many people desire a brighter, cleaner, more attractive smile, but have chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced, or even slightly crooked front teeth. Often, porcelain veneers or laminates can provide these people with a completely new-looking smile in just a few simple appointments.
