We emphasize the Patient Education aspect of our practice. We try to leave no stone unturned in explaining why we need to do the recommended treatment. We feel it is necessary for you, the patient, to be able to make an informed decision and together bring your mouth and self to optimum function. Below as just some of the questions that we have been asked and feel necessary covering and will include more as time passes. RCT is a method of saving a tooth by cleaning out a damaged nerve and filling in the resulting chamber.
Periodontal disease is the deterioration of the supporting structures of the teeth.
Dental implants are titanium screws or cages that are surgically placed in the bone of the mouth to which a tooth, bridge, or denture can attach to make a stable restoration. The empty space in your mouth starts to cause many problems including decay and periodontal disease, an unbalanced bite, and stress on the remaining teeth. A crown is needed on a tooth when the tooth is weakened by either decay, a fracture or a very large restoration. Floss can shred if the contact between the teeth is tight or there is a rough or broken surface between the teeth. The best way to avoid cavities is by eating right, brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste, flossing daily and visiting your dentist every six months.