Refrain from eating for at least 2 hours or until the anesthesia has worn off. Diet Do not eat for about 3 hours following the surgery. Then, a soft or liquid diet, including warm soup or instant breakfast, is advised for the next 2-3 days. Avoid alcohol, carbonated drinks, and hard, brittle foods

Florida Probe® Digital Periodonotal Probe We can measure periodontal pockets faster and more accurately with our constant-force, computerized probe. Instead of having to read the tiny markings on a manual probe and estimate the pocket depth (the space between the tooth and the gum), we now use the

Gendex Digital X-Ray Our practice is committed to bringing the safest and highest quality of care to our patients. The installation of our new digital X-ray system continues that commitment. Using the state-of-the-art Gendex system enables us to provide greatly improved diagnostic capabilities to

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A filling replaces a portion of a tooth due to decay or breakage. Fillings may take one or two appointments. A filling that is made in your mouth takes one appointment and one that is made out of your mouth typically takes two appointments. PreviousNextCase   of   Fillings Gallery Case   These

Discus™ Dental NiteWhite® ACP Take-Home Whitening System This advanced nighttime whitening system contains a patented ACP (amorphous calcium phosphate) formula. The ACP is combined with potassium nitrate and fluoride to provide more than just whitening. This formulation actually reduces sensitivity,

Discus™ NiteWhite® ACP The Discus NiteWhite ACP is a whitening system for patients who want to whiten at home while they sleep. The unique amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) formula, along with potassium nitrate and fluoride, whiten teeth with reduced sensitivity. The kits come in various strengths

DIAGNOdent® We Find Decay The Easy Way You may not realize it, but even the tiniest spot of decay can mean trouble for your teeth. That's why we take such care to identify and fill cavities: it's the key to preventing all kinds of trouble down the road. In the past, diligent decay identification

Denture Care Just because you may have dentures does not mean that you can ignore your oral health and hygiene. It is still important to seek regular dental services for evaluating the soft tissues and to examine the denture for proper fit, comfort, and function. Why should I clean my denture daily? Daily

Dry Mouth What do I need to know about dry mouth? Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while--if they are nervous, upset or under stress. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems. Dry mouth... What is dry mouth? Symptoms

Refrain from eating for at least 2 hours and until the anesthesia has worn off. The initial healing period usually takes one to two weeks, and you'll likely experience some swelling for the first forty-eight hours. Avoid chewing for two hours following surgery, or until the numbness has completely

E4D Same Day Crowns   Before E4D, patients would have to have temporary crowns placed while they waited for their customized permanent crown to be created by a lab. This would entail two to three visits to the dentist to complete the process. E4D uses extremely sensitive technology to scan the

Dash® In-Office Whitening System by Discus™ Dental Dash is a highly effective whitening system features a hydrogen peroxide based gel and a post-whitening treatment for home use to decrease sensitivity. The desensitivity agent, Relief ACP, is what sets Dash apart from other whiteners. It provides

A part of the DEXIS digital diagnostic imaging family of products. It works with DEXimage™ software to take high quality images within the mouth. The LED lighting system illuminates the area so that still images or video may be taken. The images can then be viewed on a computer monitor.

Dental Glossary Our dental glossary is a definition of terms used on our website and in dentistry. 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 Abfraction Wear,

This section of the gallery displays cases in which some or all of the patient's teeth were missing. In these cases, traditional removable full or partial dentures were used to restore form and function to the patient. PreviousNextCase   of   Dentures Gallery Case   This