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AquaCare

AquaCare is a revolutionary dental product in the field of Contactless Dentistry and Minimally Invasive Dentistry (M.I.D.) making routine dental procedures painless for patients. AquaCare, via its use of various powders, textures the tooth surface for improved bond strengths, desensitizing, remineralizing and prophylaxis treatments. The AquaCare is a valuable tool for the hygienist, delivering highly […]

Bioclear Method

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What Is the Bioclear Method? This method is used to fill in the small spaces we refer to as black triangles, areas in between teeth where gum tissue may have receded or was never present. Additionally, the Bioclear Method may be performed on larger gaps in between teeth, be used to rebuild an entire tooth […]

Crowns and Bridges

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Crowns A crown is used to completely cover or “cap” a damaged tooth. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment. A crown can also be placed on top of an implant to provide a tooth-like shape and structure for function. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can […]

Dental Implants

Dental implant

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. While high-tech in nature, […]

Zirconia Crowns

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Zirconia is a ceramic used to fabricate dental restorations. Dentists and patients prefer Zirconia because it is the strongest, most long-lasting ceramic available in restorative dentistry. For years, Zirconia has been used to craft metal-free crowns and bridges in place of missing or damaged teeth. Zirconia’s translucent properties give it a natural appearance, and its […]

Dry Mouth

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Dry mouth is the feeling of an inadequate flow of saliva in the mouth. Your mouth needs saliva to work because it’s made to help break down food and help you swallow. Saliva also cleans the mouth of harmful bacteria and helps wash away food particles from your teeth. When your mouth loses the ability […]

White Fillings

Molar Fissure dental fillings

White composite fillings can be tinted to match any tooth color and form a natural bond with the existing tooth in a way that metal fillings never could. Patients no longer have to tolerate the unsightliness of silver fillings. The composite material looks better, does not discolor, bonds more readily to tooth surfaces and increases […]

Arestin

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The number one cause of tooth loss is not decay or trauma – it’s periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is an infection of the gum line that causes inflammation and bleeding. Left untreated, it can also cause the gums to recede and begin to pull away from the teeth. Arestin is a solution […]

Air Abrasion

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Air abrasion is a non-drilling technique that is being used to remove tooth decay. The air abrasion unit is an instrument that works like a mini sandblaster and is used to spray away decay. During air abrasion, a fine stream of particles is aimed at the decayed portion of the tooth. These particles are made […]

Nitrous Oxide

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It is estimated that between 9 and 15% of American adults avoid going to the dentist because of fear. Studies show that fear of the dentist is more often due to society’s misplaced belief that dental treatments are all painful more so than an actual painful experience. Dentists use nitrous oxide to help patients have […]