Braces or Aligners?
Many patients have asked us which option will be better for them. It really is a personal decision, so we thought we would provide some information to take with you to help you if you need time to consider your options. It is important to remember that aligners can treat most, but not all, orthodontic […]
What is Scaling?
Scaling is a common dental procedure for patients with gum disease. This is a type of dental cleaning that reaches below the gum line to remove plaque build up. The process of scaling and root planning the teeth is often referred to as a deep cleaning. This treatment goes beyond the general cleaning that you […]
What is a Root Canal?
Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. A modern root canal treatment is […]
What is Dental Filling?
A filling is used to treat a small hole, or cavity, in a tooth. To repair a cavity, a dentist removes the decayed tooth tissue and then fills the space with a filling material. Causes Tooth decay is damage to a tooth that can happen when harmful bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack […]