Don't Be So Sensitive

Care For Sensitive Teeth!

Do you experience discomfort or a sharp pain when you breathe icy air, when you sip hot, cold, or sweet beverages, or eat foods with extreme temperatures?  Even when brushing your teeth?  You could have sensitive teeth which can put a damper on the most pleasurable things in life.


What Can You Do?

• Always visit us for a diagnosis and treatment options.
• Use a toothpaste specially formulated for sensitive teeth.  It takes two weeks before the full effect is evident.
• Rinse with a fluoride-based mouth-rinse that contains potassium nitrate to reduce sensitivity.

DON'T ENDURE SENSITIVITY SYMPTOMS.  CALL US TODAY! 

Your future is Here!

5 Easy Ways To Boost Your Confidence:

   Small steps can create radical transformations in the way you look and give you the self-confidence and courage to take on more meaningful challenges.

   1. Immediately re-balance slightly irregular or overcrowded teeth painlessly through enamel shaping or contouring.

   2. Camouflage serious stains, minor gaps, or slightly chipped or cracked teeth with natural-looking tooth-colored bonding material or customized porcelain veneers.

   3. Reshape an uneven gum-line or reveal more enamel in a too-gummy smile that makes teeth appear too short.

   4. Restore one or more teeth with a dental crown or replace missing teeth with a crown and bridge.

   5. Lighten discolored teeth with professional whitening that brightens teeth by up to eight shades.

   Embrace change! Every journey starts with just one small step- make yours a call for your cosmetic consultation.

Crown Restorations Have So Much To Give

Most of us are hyper-aware of strategies for health including a weekly exercise regimen and a healthy diet. Techniques for restoring, revitalizing, and even saving your smile? Not so much. Crown restorations for example, can enhance your appearance...improve your ability to eat and speak...and renew your self-confidence.

Here are some common questions about popular crown restorations.

What is a crown?

      A restorative crown can be a protective cover or cap for your tooth, or it can be attached to an implanted root to replace a missing tooth.

Can my smile really become as good as new?

     Yes, even better actually.  Because of today's superior ceramics and bonding materials, crowns are strong and long-lasting like your natural enamel and they can be precisely matched to the translucence, color, and contours of your other teeth.

How do I know if a crown would work for me?

     A protective crown is an excellent choice if you have poorly shaped and discolored teeth, cracked or unstable teeth, damaged and aging restorations, or teeth that have weakened from root canal treatment.

What if I have multiple smile issues?

     If you have missing teeth, several crowns can be attached to a bridge appliance to prevent drifting teeth and further damage.  For extensive discoloration or chips, porcelain veneers restore teeth and improve smile proportions.

The Sherlock of Dentistry

Why x-rays are so important?

    How often do we find ourselves saying: If I only knew then what I know now?

    Well, when it comes to the state of your oral health, you can know now and never have to look back with frustration. The hero in this case is the x-ray or radiograph -one of the most effective tools for safeguarding your dental health by assisting us in detecting minor changes and conditions in your teeth and jaws early, before they become major problems.

    Think of it as a dental magnifying glass. X-rays can show us bone loss due to gum disease, impacted teeth trapped below the gums, infections at the root ends of teeth, indication of missing or extra permanent teeth, and cysts or tumors in the jaw or sinuses. Early detection and treatment can help save you time, money, and future discomfort.

    Are they safe? Yes. Dental x-rays emit a low-level radiation similar to the type of background radiation we get from the sun, the earth's crust, various types of food we eat, and the air we breathe. The average person gets more radiation sitting in front of the television than from routine dental radiographs. That aside, we are committed to ensuring that only necessary x-rays are taken.

    It's important to remember when properly used, dental x-rays are one of your best allies in achieving and maintaining optimal dental health.