digital dental x ray

Dental X-ray

Digital Radiography Radiography (specifically, x-rays) has long been a valuable tool for diagnosing a range health issues, from broken bones and dental cavities, to pneumonia and concussion syndrome. The digital dental x-ray can be viewed as the logical evolution from analog materials to a computer-based technology that accomplishes the same goal – but does so…

PlaySafe® sports mouthguards

Mouth Guard

Common Mouth Guard Uses Mouth guards are often referred as “orthotics” in the medical industry. They can be used by patients suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders (usually called TMJ or TMD). A common cause of TMD can be someone’s jaw isn’t sitting properly in their mouth. A mouth guard for TMJ helps the jaw find…

Prophylaxis

The Significance of Dental Prophylaxis Dental prophylaxis is the normal dental work that people typically get twice a year during their regular dental checkups. It involves a professional teeth cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist to remove dental plaque, tartar, and other irritants from the oral cavity. Prophylaxis is a preventive measure to maintain…

porcelain white fillings

Porcelain Fillings

To restore a decayed tooth, we use composite porcelain fillings, which are a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile. This is done not only by changing the color of the teeth, but also by reshaping disfigured teeth. How are composite porcelain fillings different than amalgam metal…

dental sealants

Dental Sealants

Dental sealants are not a cure-all in preventing tooth decay. However, they are cost-effective and helpful to patients – particularly children – in controlling decay in certain areas of the mouth. Sealants are not designed to be permanent like cavity fillings. Instead, they support weak teeth until they gain the strength to handle the force…

fluoride treatment

Fluoride Treatment

If you or a family member are at a moderate-to-high risk of developing cavities, a professional fluoride treatment can help. The fluoride preparation used in the dental office is a much stronger concentration than that in toothpastes or fluoride mouthrinses that may be available in a store or at a pharmacy. How Fluoride Treatment Is…