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Dry Mouth
When a person does not have enough saliva to keep the mouth wet, he or she has a condition called dry mouth. Clinically called xerostomia, dry mouth can cause difficulties in speaking, swallowing, chewing, and tasting food. The condition can make dentures less stable in the mouth. A chronic dry mouth can lead to tooth decay and oral infections, and may be a symptom of certain diseases, conditions, and medications.
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Fluoride and Tooth Decay
When a person does not have enough saliva to keep the mouth wet, he or she has a condition called dry mouth. Clinically called xerostomia, dry mouth can cause difficulties in speaking, swallowing, chewing, and tasting food. The condition can make dentures less stable in the mouth. A chronic dry mouth can lead to tooth decay and oral infections, and may be a symptom of certain deseases, conditions, and medications.
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Plaque and Tartar Control
Patients often confuse plaque and tartar and how they are related to each other.
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Soft Drink/Tooth Decay
There has been a steady rise in the amount of sugary drinks consumed every day by children and adults. It is not unusual for children to drink six to seven cans in a day. The average American gets more than 23 pounds of sugar from soft drinks yearly. Contrary to popular belief, diet or "sugar free" pop can be just as harmful to your teeth because of its high acid level.
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Procedures
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Cosmetics
Thanks to advances in modern dental materials and techniques, your dentist can help you attain the smile you've always wanted.
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Bridges
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth, more information here.
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Children's Teeth
Pedodontics - or more commonly know as children's dentistry - information concerning children's teeth.
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Crowns
More information about crowns, or sometimes referred to as "tooth caps".
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Root Canal
What is Root Canal Therapy? Root canal (endodontic) therapy treats disorders of the nerve (pulp) of the tooth.
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Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are third molars that most often appear in the late teens to early twenties. (Although they may appear when older, younger, or may not appear at all).
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Sealants
Sealants are a safe, painless, and lowcost way to help protect your child's teeth from decay. Sealants have been used on children's teeth for more than 20 years. A thin, plastic, toothcolored or clear coating (sealant) is bonded to the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars. This forms a hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth and causing decay.
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Orthodontic Treatment
Whether you are a child, teen, or adult, orthodontics can give you a gift that lasts a lifetime; a beautiful smile.
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