Dental implants allow us to offer our patients a wide range of choices. With the advent of 3D scans we are able to see exactly where the bone is without guessing.  In many denture cases where the teeth have missing for some time, there is often not enough bone around the upper molars to place […]
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This is a common question that our patients ask for adults and for their kids. The lateral incisor is commonly a congentially missing tooth. It is always best to leave space for this tooth orthodontically as opposed to moving the cuspids into this space. Better from a functional bite perspective and from a cosmetic dentistry perspective.
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We often see patients who come in with dental implants already placed. Unfortunately, some of these are poorly placed and are very difficult to use or even to create esthetic restorations. This brings to light the true science of implant placement. With the use of high technology Cone and Beam (CBCT) 3D Scans, guided surgical
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious medical problem and is defined as a periodic disruption in breathing while asleep which causes oxygen shortages to the body. Â This shortage can cause medical problems from strokes to high blood pressure, to cardiac arrest and many more. CPAP machines have been used to try and help these
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Bruxism or grinding of your teeth can cause periodontal problems. Sounds odd, however, bruxism is an abnormal force on teeth. An analogy that often helps patients see what is happening: if you place a pole in the ground and rock it back and forth, the dirt around the pole will spread out. The same thing
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Some of our patients who come in with facial pain cannot open their mouths further than 15mm. This is TMJ problem that we see commonly see. It is painful and limits patients ability to eat, chew, and speak. Every case is different, however, when this occurs the first thing that needs to be done is to determine
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 Finally, Major League Baseball teams this season will be playing baseball with limits on the use of smokeless tobacco, or chewing tobacco, on the field and in front of fans! Little do people know that part of the 5 year collective bargain agreement reached in November included restrictions on smokeless tobacco for players. This
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Many times patients present with severely worn teeth and would like cosmetic dentistry to enhance their smiles. Worn teeth are an indication of deeper problems. Why would a dentist restore teeth to the same bite that the patient destroyed? When significant wear is present a comprehensive bite and TMJ evaluation is indicated. Not only is
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Patients often break a single front tooth and have a porcelain crown or porcelain veneer placed on the tooth. Many times they do not like the cosmetics of this single tooth. Can a single tooth be created to look natural? The answer is yes, it is certainly a challenging and skillful area of cosmetic dentistry,
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With the increase in obesity in the United States over the past 20 years there has been a corresponding increase in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Â Worldwide obesity has doubled since 1980. This is why there are so many sleep labs that are around us. Â Where does dentistry come in to play with this? Neuromuscular
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