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Do You Want Straighter Teeth In 6 Months?

If you have been wanting straighter teeth without the commitment of a long-term program like metal braces, MTM Clear Aligners might be right for you. These clear tray retainers straighten teeth with cosmetic issues in as quickly as 6 months from the beginning of treatment. By focusing on only the aesthetic problems with your smile, […]

Could Your Gums Be Ruining Your Smile?

If you love your teeth but still hate your smile, you may be having gum problems. Your gums could be covering your otherwise lovely teeth, crowding them out and making them look short and squat. With gum recontouring, your dentist will revitalize your smile by carefully removing some of the extra tissue that hides your […]

Can Your Dentist Reshape Your Awkward Tooth?

If you have one or more of your teeth that sticks out in your smile, you may be considering your options. When a tooth has points, ridges, uneven surfaces, gaps, cracks, and chips, one tooth can be the odd one out, causing chaos in an otherwise lovely grin. Depending on the issue at hand, teeth bonding […]

Helping Children Fight the Statistics of Poor Dental Health

Recently, one of our patients – a retired school teacher who volunteers for the Amethyst House – requested a supply of toothbrushes to hand out to the students she tutors there. During her last visit a couple of weeks ago, she told us the story of a young boy she was tutoring who, after being […]

Did You Know a Dental Crown Can Replace a Lost Tooth?

Dental crowns are among the oldest forms of restorative dentistry, and today, they continue to be one of the most popular restorative and cosmetic solutions. While many people are familiar with how a crown works (it’s placed over a tooth to shield and protect it), not everyone realizes that crowns can do more now than […]

How a Tooth Filling Works

Treating cavities is one of the most common things a general dentist does for his patients. That’s because cavities are among the most commonly occurring dental issues, and if not treated, they can cause severe damage to your teeth and the rest of your oral health. In many cases, the optimal choice for restoring a […]

3 Ways to Prevent Cavities

It’s no secret that cavities are a common threat to children’s smiles, but did you know that they also affect a large majority of adults in at least one of their permanent teeth? Of all the issues that can threaten your dental health, tooth decay and cavities are among the most common, but they’re also […]

Dental Implants – The Solution to Loose Dentures

In addition to the benefits of replacing lost teeth, dentures also have a few drawbacks that can affect the future of your dental care. For instance, after a while, dentures can lose the firm grip that they were once designed for, making them uncomfortable and difficult to bite and chew with. The good news is […]

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment Over Tooth Extraction

Root canal treatment, like all forms of dentistry, has advanced rapidly over the last few decades. What once seemed like a daunting procedure is now relatively simple, and can be completed in a single visit with minimal discomfort. Still, many people have reservations about root canals, and may wonder if just extracting the tooth is […]

Did You Know…About Crooked Teeth?

Crooked teeth commonly affect children, and orthodontic treatment is often recommended for younger patient to correct them. But as adults, crooked teeth can be equally worrisome, and patients who’ve never dealt with crooked teeth before might feel overwhelmed at the prospect of correcting them with braces. There are several things that you should know about […]