BioHorizons® About tooth loss Tooth loss can be detrimental to your long term oral health. Bone loss is one of the leading side effects of missing teeth - not to mention the effect on your smile. The stimulation that your jaw bone receives from your teeth maintains its strength. If you have dentures

Implants for All Teeth If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots. What are the advantages of implant-supported full bridges and implant-supported dentures

Finally, a painless way to reshape and permanently whiten your smile! Chipped and Stained Spaced Teeth Good to Beautiful Fanged Teeth Replace Old Crowns and Bridgework

Bone Grafting This tooth is unrestorable due to the large amount of bone loss that is missing on the front side of the tooth. The tooth is removed and there is a large hole in the bone that needs to be filled in. The defect in the bone is filled in with bone used from various sources. The

Acid Experiment This experiment simulates an acid attack on bones (bones are rich with calcium, just like your teeth). What you'll need: 2 clean chicken bones 1 container 1 bottle of white vinegar What to do: Pour several inches of vinegar into the container. Soak the clean chicken

Six Month Smiles® What Is Six Month Smiles? Six Month Smiles is a modern twist on tried-and-true orthodontics. There is little debate within the orthodontic community that braces are the most widely used and most effective method to give patients straight, healthy teeth and beautiful smiles.

3i Dental Implants Implant dentistry is the most advanced therapy available to replace missing teeth. Dental implant restorations generally look, feel, and act like natural teeth. Dental implants may offer you important advantages compared to other treatment options. Improved health and enhanced

MDI Mini Dental Implants What Are MDI Implants? The 3M™ MDI System includes a metal housing that is incorporated into the denture and acts like a socket that contains a rubber O-ring to form a seal. When seated, the denture rests gently on the gum tissue. The mini titanium alloy implant is rooted

Frequently asked questions: dental fillings Are dental amalgams safe? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to amalgam? Is it true that dental amalgams have been banned in other countries? Is there a filling material that matches tooth color? If my tooth doesn't hurt and my filling is still in

Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses these

Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other

Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving

Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small

Some dental procedures, such as tooth extractions and oral surgery, may call for our office to prescribe medications before or after a procedure. These medications are used to prevent or fight an infection, or to relieve any post-operative discomfort and pain. For these reasons, it is extremely important

Your first dental visit promises to be a pleasant experience. Making sound decisions about your dental care and oral health is an easy thing to do with the right preparation beforehand: Make a list of questions to ask our office, so you don't forget anything on the day of your appointment. This

Does mercury in the silver fillings in your mouth pose any long-term health risks? Does fluoride, in spite of everything we've been told since childhood, actually cause more harm than good? What does the latest research reveal about tobacco use on your overall oral health? This section is dedicated