What Is A Ridge Augmentation? If you have been told that you do not have enough bone for an implant, you may be wondering about your options. Many people have heard of bone grafting, but there are several variations of the procedure. Ideally, bone grafting should be done at the time a tooth…
What is a Sinus Lift? When replacing upper premolars and molars, we often find that the sinus is too close to allow for a safe implant placement. In these cases, a special type of bone grafting procedure is necessary to gain more space to place an implant without damaging the sinus. When there…
Is A Bone Graft Necessary After Tooth Extraction? If you have recently been told that you need a tooth extracted, you may be wondering about your options to replace a missing tooth. You might be surprised to know that the best time to inquire about dental implants and other replacement options is before you…
How Can PRF Help With Dental Implants? You may have heard of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy being used in sports medicine to promote healing after injuries. PRP can also help with healing and promote bone growth after a tooth extraction. More specifically, PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, is the form used most often in dentistry. …
What Are The Worst Drinks For Your Teeth? Most people know that drinking soda can cause cavities, but did you know that many other common drinks are also damaging to your teeth? While the sugar in drinks like soda, sports drinks, and juices certainly contribute to the formation of cavities by feeding harmful…
Did you know that allergies can cause tooth pain? Identifying the source of a toothache is vital in order to provide relief.
You’ve heard your dentist and TV commercials talk about plaque. But do you know what plaque actually is, and why it’s bad for you?
With summer well under way, many children and adults are spending more time in swimming pools. One side effect of swimming in chlorinated water can be increased staining and tartar deposits on the teeth.
Can you guess which of these teeth is an implant? We’ll give you a hint: It’s on the bottom row of teeth.
What options do you have for whitening teeth? Let’s dispel some teeth whitening myths and talk about which whitening options I recommend.
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