Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of jaw, face and bite irregularities (malocclusions*). Orthodontic treatment is provided by an oral health care provider known as an orthodontist, who has completed two to three years of additional training beyond dental school.
Recent years have brought about many changes within the dental industry, specifically with regards to orthodontic treatment and care. Now more than ever patients are experiencing fewer incidences of cavities and...
The goal of aesthetic treatment is to make you look brighter and more youthful. As we age our face loses volume which results in wrinkles, hollow areas, and facial sagging. In addition, dark circles form under the eyes, cheeks begin to sag, and the folds between your nose and the corners of your mouth become more noticeable. Frown lines form and lip lines appear too. It takes just a few seconds to calculate the age of person by looking at his or her face. One way to improve volume loss is to inject fillers into areas of your face that have...
A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.
Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.
Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and...
The creases between our eyes, around our eyes, and on our forehead come from using certain facial muscles over and over. These creases make us look worried, unapproachable, and older. The muscles that form these creases are involuntary so we can’t consciously relax them to make the creases disappear. Fortunately we have a treatment, botulinum toxin, which can relax these busy muscles for us. Botulinum toxin can also lift our eyebrows and make our eyes appear more open. The result is that we look more relaxed, fresh, and youthful.Botox, or...
The word periodontal means “around the tooth”. Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar). When plaque and calculus are not removed, they begin to destroy the gums and bone. Periodontal disease is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums.
Four out of five people have periodontal disease and don’t know it! Most people are not aware of it because the disease is usually painless in...