Do you need to restore your smile?

With age comes wear on teeth. This patient had some old fillings and some cracks on her teeth. We chose LAVA crowns to restore her smile.

Come see us and how we can restore your smile.

Bruxism

Source: Pro Teeth Guard

Patient with a 100% overbite causing severe wear of the inside surfaces of the upper front teeth and facial surfaces of the lower front teeth. Teeth grinding caused wear of the chewing surfaces of the posterior teeth.

Patient also has a gummy smile.

Solution:  We opened the bite with Lava crowns on posterior teeth reducing overbite to 60%, giving us enough space to restore upper and lower front teeth with lava crowns.  We also recontoured gingival tissue to reduce gingival display when smiling.  My material of choice was Lava for its strength (zirconia) & beauty

(feldspathic porcelain).

Porcelain Onlay

Existing large composite filling with wear and a mesial crack.

Restored with porcelain onlay. Requires minimal removal of tooth structure . A porcelain onlay looks very natural!

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People with Periodontal Disease are more likely to die from heart disease or stroke!

What does a nightguard do for me?

 What does a nightguard do for me?

*Get a good night's sleep.

*Get rid of headaches.

*Get rid of jaw pain.

*Keeps me from damaging my teeth, crowns, dentures etc.

tension headache

Did you know 80% of all headaches are due to muscle tension.  A bad bite is a leading cause of a tension headache.  Dental signs of a tension headache are sore jaw muscles, teeth grinding, clicking, popping jaw joints. AACP

Soda and your teeth

Do you like drinking Soda? Here are some tips to help you prevent damage to your teeth if you cant stop your soda addiction. 

• Try different drinks: try beverages containing less sugar such as water, milk and 100 percent fruit juice.
• Rinse with water: After drinking soda , rinse your mouth with water to remove vestiges of the drink that can prolong exposure of tooth enamel to acids.
• Use fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinse: Fluoride reduces cavities and strengthens tooth enamel, so brush with a fluoride-containing toothpaste such as Colgate® Total®. Rinsing with a fluoride mouthwash also can help. 
• Get professionally applied fluoride treatment: Your dental hygienist can apply fluoride in the form of a foam, gel or rinse.

Soft drinks are hard on your teeth. By reducing the amount you drink, practicing good oral hygiene, and seeking help from your dentist and hygienist, you can counteract their effect and enjoy better oral health.

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Periodontitis

Type II Mild Periodontitis with heavy tartar build up, which caused severe inflammation of the gums. 6 weeks after Scaling and Root Planing (deep cleaning). 

Wow! How nice the gums look! 

Is your morning cup of tea a sensitive issue? 

If your teeth are sensitive to hot or cold water, it can be because of cavities, fractures in your teeth, worn enamel, recession & gum disease. Solutions can range from desensitizing toothpaste to crowns to root canals .Call our office so we can find the right solution for you!  

What causes a cavity ?

Bacteria in your mouth thrive on leftover food on your teeth & from plaque. The acid in plaque dissolves enamel causing cavities. Overtime the cavity gets deeper and closer to the nerve (pulp) causing a toothache. 

The Tooth Fairy Controversy 

How much money should the tooth fairy pay for a tooth?

Calling all parents- We need your opinion- How much did the tooth fairy pay your child for a tooth? Was there a multiple tooth discount? Does it matter if the tooth had a cavity? Does the tooth fairy give coins or "big money?"(as my nephew calls it) Can your child spend tooth fairy money or does it go in the piggy bank? Does the tooth fairy give other things besides money? All important questions if you are a parent of a 6-12 yr old.

 Or if you are a 6-12 yr old. 

This is tartar or calculus as your hygienist calls it. It is calcified bacterial byproducts. Gross right? This is what causes recession and bone loss (PERIODONTAL DISEASE) This also exacerbates several systemic diseases. 

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A beautiful before&after with braces on one of our wonderful patients. We offer free orthodontic consultations, come by and see us !