Most people say, “I hate going to the dentist!” However, if your dentist practices Dental Sleep Medicine, an office visit might ...

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Benzocaine is a commonly used local anesthetic which is the active ingredient in several over-the-counter numbers and anesthetic ...

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Recent studies have shown that oral health is as good an indicator of heart disease as cholesterol levels, and that patients who ...

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are issues with the jaw, jaw joint, and supporting facial muscles. The temporomandibular joint ...

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Since the invention of dental implants by Dr. Branemark over 30 year ago we have come a long way in successfully restoring ...

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Gum disease is caused by build-up of plaque which turns to tartar due to poor oral health, use of tobacco products, family ...

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6 Month Smiles® are a new alternative to traditional braces and Invisalign which focus mostly on moving the teeth normally seen ...

in Orthodontics

The sensor handle, shaped to fit into the dental arch and has an ultra-thin reusable sensor, connects into the USB port of your ...

in T-Scan®

A Halimeter measures the level of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in the mouth. It measures the levels of hydrogen sulfide and ...

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Patients who suffer from diabetes are at particular risk of gum disease due to their irregular blood glucose control. It is also ...

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Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures due to its relatively low cost and large impact on appearance. ...

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WaterLase uses a unique laser wavelength and water/air spray that cuts, etches and shapes the tissue without contact, heat, ...

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The Chairside Whitening System delivers an average of 8 shades in about an hour. The relatively short amount of time this ...

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Dental bridges are used to bridge a gap created by tooth loss and are constructed by placing two crowns on either side of the ...

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Dental crowns are coverings, or “caps”, which are positioned over a tooth which is structurally compromised or aesthetically ...

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Dental Botox®, or Dentox®, was developed by Dr. Howard Katz for medical purposes, in particular to relax facial muscles which ...

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Dental bonding is of the simplest cosmetic dental procedures currently available and involves using a durable tooth-colored ...

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A trip to your dentist will now mean more than just a quick look at your teeth and gums. A routine examination may now include ...

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Lichen Planus is a chronic condition which affects the skin and oral mucosa as lesions, papules, rashes, or sores. There is no ...

in Mouth Sores

A veneer is a thin sleeve of restorative material used to cover a tooth which is either damaged or not aesthetically pleasing to ...

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Halitosis is commonly known as bad breath, and can have a number of causes, the most common of which is poor oral hygiene caused ...

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Offering some of the latest and most innovative digital imaging solutions to the dental community, DEXIS offers dentists ...

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The Sapphire Whitening system is made by Den-Mat, the same makers as Lumineers. This system uses a very powerful Sapphire Plasma ...

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Women who are pregnant frequently suffer from gingivitis - as many as 70% experience a mild form of gum disease during the ...

in Premature Birth

Parents often ask: when is a good time to take my child to see the dentist? Well, at the time of birth, your baby has 20 ...

in Restorative And Cosmetic Dentistry

Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding, something which many people may do on occasion, but which poses a severe risk ...

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Tooth extraction is often the only remaining option for teeth which are too damaged to repair due to trauma or decay. ...

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First used by the Mayans circa 600 AD, dental implants are used to counter tooth loss, a process which leaves many patients ...

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Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder in the United States, affecting as many as twelve million Americans. The disorder ...

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