Blog

Patients seeking to correct teeth discoloration, gaps, chippings, or misshapen teeth find dental veneer a painless option that results in natural-looking teeth. This corrective treatment will improve the shape and shade of the teeth for a healthy smile. But, between composite veneers and porcelain veneers, how do you determine which procedure will work best to…
Read more

Why Do I Need A Partial Denture? When teeth are missing it is best to fill in the spaces to keep the teeth from shifting forward. Having a full set of teeth helps with proper chewing and aids in the digestion of foods. The more the food is chewed the more able your body is…
Read more

What is a Normal Dental Occlusion? To put it simply, a dental occlusion is any contact made between the upper teeth and the lower teeth. This includes the movements made when chewing, resting, or grinding. Sometimes a dental occlusion is perfectly normal and safe, while other times, the occlusion can wear your teeth away at…
Read more

Dental implants are a highly effective solution and are successful in a lot of people. Dentistry offices recommend them because they are a permanent solution to the issue. However, there are a variety of reasons why dental implants may not be the best option for all people. Sometimes, they are too expensive for the individual…
Read more

In order to get a dental implant, you need to have enough bone in the jaw or else the implant won’t be able to fuse correctly. Thanks to bone grafts, dentists and orthopedic surgeons have found a way to build up the bone in the jaw to create the support a dental implant needs to…
Read more

Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth, tongue, tonsil, and throat. Approximately 48,000 people in the US will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer in 2017. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, “For more than a decade there has been an increase in the rate of occurrence of oral and oropharyngeal cancers.” What are the…
Read more