Dental implants pros and cons
The advantages and drawbacks of a dental implant, and how it compares with a bridge or a denture.
Patient education and dental questions, answered
Short articles on implants, extractions, dentures, whitening, aligners and everyday care.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
A dentist checks the bone, the gums and general health before deciding whether an implant is an option.
What can I eat after implant surgery?
Soft food suits the early days of healing after implant surgery, and your dentist says when to move on.
What is All-on-4?
All-on-4 is Nobel Biocare's name for a full-arch implant concept, and full-arch implant dentures are placed in this office.
Tooth Extraction
Two questions
Taking a tooth out when it cannot be saved, and what comes next.
About tooth extraction
What happens if wisdom teeth are not removed?
Some wisdom teeth can stay, others cause trouble, and a dentist decides from the position of the tooth and an x-ray.
What can I eat after extractions?
Cold, soft food suits the first days after an extraction, and a straw, smoking or heat can disturb the clot.
Restorative Dentistry
One question
Crowns, bridges and onlays that rebuild a damaged tooth.
About restorative dentistry
How to deal with a chipped tooth
Rinse with warm water, use a cold compress and call the office; a chipped tooth can often be repaired with bonding, a veneer or a crown.
Sedation Dentistry
One question
For people who dread the chair: nitrous, oral or IV sedation.
About sedation dentistry
Can I be asleep for dental work?
With IV sedation here, many patients are so comfortable that they remember little or none of the procedure.
Rather ask in person?
Call the office with your question, or ask at your next visit.
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Dentures
What can you eat with dentures?
Soft food cut small suits the first weeks with new dentures, and some hard and sticky foods are best avoided.
Teeth Whitening
Professional vs over-the-counter teeth whitening
Store-bought strips and gels, a dentist's trays and in-office whitening all bleach teeth, and a dentist supervises the professional options.
Clear Aligners
Why do teeth get crooked or crowded?
Teeth crowd when the jaw has too little room for them or something moves them, and a dentist can check which applies.
General Dentistry
Eight questions
Checkups and cleanings that catch small problems early.
About general dentistryWhen problems start
Why do I get tooth problems if I am doing everything right?
Brushing and flossing deal with plaque, but dry mouth, how often you eat and tooth shape also affect your teeth and gums.
What to do about a toothache
The American Dental Association's first steps for a toothache, what the pain can mean, and when to go to an emergency room.
What is periodontal disease and what does it do?
Gum disease is an infection of the gums and the bone around your teeth, and a dentist can find and treat it.
What is LANAP laser gum treatment?
LANAP is a laser protocol for gum disease from Millennium Dental Technologies, and the practice offers it with the Millennium Nd:YAG laser.
Care at home
What should I brush with?
The American Dental Association recommends a soft-bristled brush, manual or electric, used twice a day for two minutes.
What toothpaste should I use?
The American Dental Association recommends a fluoride toothpaste, and its Seal of Acceptance helps narrow the choice.
Do I really need to floss?
The American Dental Association recommends cleaning between your teeth once a day, with floss or another tool.
Do I need to use a mouthwash?
Many people do not need a mouthwash, and a dentist can say whether a fluoride, antiseptic or cosmetic rinse would add anything for you.