We offer a full range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, laser, implant, orthodontic preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Flossing helps control plaque. It can reach where a toothbrush can't, like between the teeth. Floss daily with floss and interdental cleaners that carry the American Dental Association (ADA) seal. Ask your dentist for tips if you're not sure how to floss. Like everything else, flossing gets easier with practice.
Brushing your teeth twice a day not only keeps your breath sweet, but also helps rid the mouth of bacteria that makes up plaque and can lead to oral infections. To brush properly, point bristles at a 45-degree angle against the gums. Use gentle back-and-forth strokes all over your teeth -- in front, in back, and on chewing surfaces -- for two minutes. If holding a toothbrush is hard for you, try an electric toothbrush. Also brush your gums and tongue.
When we diagnose and plan any type of surgery or dental implant, we rely on the Sirona™ GALILEOS 3-D cone beam CT for the most accurate panoramic image. This three-dimensional image gives our doctors a precise and complete model of your jaw as a surgical guide. It contributes to making the surgery very successful and reduces the time and stress for treatment.
Sticky plaque -- food, saliva, and bacteria -- starts to form on your teeth after you eat, releasing acids that attack tooth enamel. Untreated plaque turns into tartar, which builds under gum lines and is hard to remove with flossing. The longer it stays on your teeth, the more harmful it is. Bacteria in plaque causes inflammation and leads to gum disease. Having high blood sugar often makes gum disease worse.
The proportion of your gums to teeth is an important part of a beautiful smile. Your teeth may be straight, white, and even, but if the height of the gum isn’t correct, your smile will be affected and not at its best. Our doctors can give you a beautiful smile by performing a cosmetic gum lift. It is a minor surgical procedure that removes excess gum tissue to restore the most attractive balance between gums and teeth.