A Commitment to Equipping You for Health
We're convinced that the more you understand about your own oral health,
the better equipped you'll be to take excellent care of yourself, your
teeth and your gums. That's why we've included these short essays on various
topics of interest to our patients. Of course, if you need information
that you don't see here, just ask and we'll provide that as well!
 No Teeth, No Problem
A dollar under the pillow isn't going to cut it when you're 37 and
you've lost all your teeth. The Tooth Fairy simply can't make up
for the inability to eat tomatoes or being embarrassed by your own
smile. Learn
more about "Teeth in an Hour"
Brushing Right Can Save Your Life
Although most people are aware of the reasons behind proper, daily tooth
brushing, few people realize that clean teeth and healthy gums can protect
against a wide variety of other general, even life-threatening, health
problems! Learn more about brushing right .
Gum Disease
Although gum disease is terribly pervasive, it's also preventable. Conservative
estimates report that up to 80% of people unknowingly have some amount
of chronic gum disease. What's worse is that this disease is responsible
for up to 70% of adult tooth loss. Learn
more about gum disease.
Halitosis
Over 90 million people struggle with chronic bad breath! The culprit?
Typically, people have poor oral hygiene habits that leave decaying food
particles, other debris, or bacteria in the mouth. These conditions produce
volatile sulfur compounds just like those found in rotten eggs, resulting
in foul-smelling breath. Learn
more about halitosis.
Oral Health & Your Heart
Believe it or not, how you take care of your teeth affects not only your
oral health, but may well affect your heart health, too. Although scientists
are not certain of the precise relationship between the heart and oral
hygiene, studies consistently demonstrate a link between the two. Learn
more about your oral health .
Implants: The Basics
When people lose permanent teeth due to accident, injury, disease or
extraction, dental implants can be a secure, functional replacement option.
They're superior to many other choices because they actually restore comfort
and appearance, yet remain functional for the long run. Learn
more about dental implants .
Implants: The Procedure
The implant procedure is relatively straight-forward, with a healing/waiting
period involved between steps. Once we've worked out your specific placement
strategy with your general dentist, we surgically place the tiny screw-shaped
implant(s) into your jawbone. Learn
more the dental implant procedure .
Implants: Site Development
Implant success depends directly upon having a sufficient quantity of
healthy bone into which the implant will bond. That's why we specialize
in 'site development': a process by which we actually enhance the amount
and quality of bone available for implant placement. Learn
more implant site development .
Oral Cancer
Cancer is never welcome. Especially not oral cancer, which has a high
mortality rate unless caught in the very early stages. Unfortunately,
it's painless and sneaky, often going undetected until it's advanced far
beyond what's successfully treatable. Learn
more about oral cancer .
Healthy Mouth, Happy Life?
How Your Oral Health Affects Your General Health
If you think about it, it makes perfect sense: poor oral health is linked
to poor physical health. How so? Well, consider the big picture: your
mouth is a key entryway into the rest of the body and its systems. Learn
more about how a healthy mouth can give you a happy life .
Laser Treatment for Gum Disease
An excellent new alternative for treating gum disease with almost no discomfort and better long term results. Learn more about laser treatment for gum disease.
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