Cleanings and Prevention

A preventive (recare) program is a joint cooperative effort between you and our experienced dental team to preserve your natural teeth, gums, and bones of the oral area by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions. Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It...

Gum and Bone

Gum and Bone – Periodontal Information Professional dental cleanings are needed at least twice a year to maintain good oral health. Many people require a routine cleaning three or four times a year because of the buildup of plaque and tartar that they accumulate. Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry that encompasses the prevention, diagnosis...

Bridges

Bridges A missing molar The adjacent teeth prepared for a bridge   When a tooth has been lost and healthy teeth are located on both sides of the newly missing tooth or teeth, then a fixed bridge is a treatment option. The other options are implants or a partial denture. The procedure for having a fixed bridge made…

Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry

  There are many reasons why adult teeth may need restorative treatment. The most common reason is decay, followed by fractured teeth, and old restorations needing replacement. If we recommend that a tooth with a cavity be treated and more than a few weeks pass after the initial diagnosis, the cavity will almost always get...