Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laborato

An onlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. Porcelain onlays are popular be

An inlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. Porcelain inlays are popular be

There are several types of bridges. You and your dentist will discuss the best options for your particular case. The “traditional bridge”

A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and stre

LUMINEERS® are an excellent option for people who are unhappy with the cosmetic appearance of their teeth. These ultra-thin, porcelain slip

Dental veneers, crowns, onlays, inlays, and bridges are important restorations which enhance the health and functionality of the natural tee

Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures.

A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected po

Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC®) has revolutionized dental procedures. Traditionally, if crowns, onlays, inlay

Bonding is a cosmetic procedure that allows the dentist to reshape or repair your smile using composite resin. Cosmetic bonding is particula

A smile makeover is the process of improving the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as dental v

Oral cancer is often deemed the “forgotten disease,” because it kills more people than testicular cancer, cervical cancer and cancer of...

A sealant is a thin, plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of molars, premolars and any deep grooves (called pits and fissures) of

Panoramic X-rays (also known as Panorex® or orthopantomograms) are wraparound photographs of the face and teeth. They offer a view that wou

Regular dental check ups are essential for maintaining excellent oral hygiene and diagnosing potential problems, but they are not a “fix-all

According to research conducted by the American Cancer Society, more than 30,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year. More than 7,

Physicians have relied on computerized axial tomography scans (CAT) for many years. CAT scans are an X-ray procedure that uses many differe

Brushing and flossing are of paramount importance to oral hygiene. Though bi-annual professional dental cleanings remove plaque, tartar, an

Fluoride is the most effective agent available to help prevent tooth decay. It is a mineral that is naturally present in varying amounts in

Digital radiography (digital X-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental X-rays. This technique uses an electronic sensor (instead

Tooth decay can be extremely painful and puts the teeth at risk. Many extractions and restorative treatments are performed every single day

Dental radiographs (X-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular den

Dental Exam A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit.  At regular check-up exams, your...