Oncology Reference Guide to Oral Health Head and Neck Radiation Therapy Pre-Cancer Treatment Oral Health Examination Chemotherapy Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment Blood and Marrow Transplantation Head and Neck Radiation Therapy Patients receiving radiation therapy to the

The goal of any orthodontic procedure is to align the teeth to ensure proper function and proper aesthetics. Please browse through our orthodontics gallery to see the types of results that can be achieved with orthodontic treatment. The average treatment time for orthodontics is between eighteen

Do not eat for at least 2 hours or until the anesthesia has worn off. Temporary: Temporaries are acrylic or composite veneers that are placed on the prepared teeth for protection during the time the porcelain veneers are constructed in the lab. A temporary serves several important purposes: it protects

Opalescence® Take Home Whitening System How does it work? We will take impressions of your teeth that will allow custom trays to be made for your bleaching procedure. The Opalescence gel is placed in thin, comfortable trays and fitted over your teeth. As you whiten your teeth, carbamide peroxide

Pola's Advanced Tooth Whitening System works quickly to give you a whiter, brighter smile. With a variety of choices, you can decide to whiten your teeth in the office, during the day, at night, with custom fitted trays from your dental professional, or with a simple paint-on system to rev up already

Our periodontal gallery contains images of the types of cases that might necessitate periodontal treatment. The purpose of this gallery is to display the types of results that can be achieved through periodontal surgery. PreviousNextCase   of   Periodontal Gallery Case   This

OraVerse® From Numb to Normal - OraVerse Brings You Back Do you, like many dental patients, find the lingering numbness of local anesthesia is something you've become used to but never comfortable with? It's not easy getting on with your day when part of you is still not feeling normal. Are you ready

Oral Cancer Exams and Biopsies Every visit to our office includes an oral cancer screening exam. However, you are the most important person in an early diagnosis. You should look for any sores or lesions in your mouth that do not heal within two weeks. If you notice these, contact us for an appointment

Orthodontic Treatment for Children  Early correction and treatment of misaligned teeth ensure your child’s dental health will be addressed at an early age. According to the American Dental Association, a child should visit an orthodontist by the time he or she is seven years old. Our comprehensive

NTI™ (Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition Device) Clenching Suppression System Painful, aching jaw? Sore, sensitive teeth? Stiff neck? Tension headaches? Morning headaches? A Major Breakthrough! If you suffer from these problems, you should know about The NTI Clenching Suppression System. What

Opalescence® Treswhite Whitening System Introducing Treswhite by Opalescence, the easiest, fastest, and best tasting way to put the white back in your smile. How does it work? Whitening your teeth has never been easier. Treswhite's innovative, pre-loaded whitening trays are simply inserted onto

Perio Protect® Gum Disease Treatment Alternatives Non Surgical Intervention - Perio Protect More than 75% of U.S. adults over 35 have some form of gum, or periodontal disease. Many of those with the beginning stages of this disease are unaware of it. The most severe form of gum disease is known

Q&A The answers to painless smile enhancement. How are LUMINEERS® different from traditional veneers? LUMINEERS are unique in that they can be made as thin as a contact lens and create a natural-looking, straight, white smile without shots or drilling of sensitive tooth structure.* Traditional

Myths and Facts about Orthodontics Many people have formed opinions about orthodontists based on myths. This page is designed to distinguish between the myths and the facts. Myth: Orthodontists are only required for orthodontic cases of complex nature. Fact: Orthodontists are appropriate doctors

Orthodontic Glossary Our orthodontic glossary is a definition of terms used on our website and in dentistry and orthodontics. Please click on a link below to go directly to that section of the glossary. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Alveolar bone The jaw bone that

How To Handle A Knocked Out Tooth A tooth completely knocked out of its socket The tooth reimplanted and splinted for stabilization With timely action and some knowledge, a tooth that has been completely knocked out of its socket often can be successfully reimplanted and last for years. However,