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If you require extensive surgery your doctor may recommend you visit your dentist before hand because oral health and overall health are closely linked. People with poor oral health and who undergo surgery run the risk of oral bacteria entering the body and interfering with healing. Sometimes surgeons will require what’s called dental clearance before […]

Crown lengthening is a sophisticated procedure to lengthen a tooth by removing any excess gum surrounding it, and possibly some bone. You may want to consider crown lengthening for functional or aesthetic purposes. Crown lengthening can save a severely damaged tooth. This treatment may be necessary to achieve aesthetic goals. Crown Lengthening for Functional Purposes […]

By Fiona Ligertwood (edited and created by Kristen Kizer) What is saliva? Saliva is a natural disinfectant that protects teeth and gums. It helps prevent decay, tooth enamel erosion, gum recession, and has many more important attributes. Another one of saliva’s roles is to keep the pH of the mouth balanced. How does our mouth […]

Cosmetic dentistry is extremely popular but imagine if you could see and even try in your new smile before you begin any treatment. With digital smile design, you can, eliminating any concerns you may have about the outcome of treatment! Digital scans capture your teeth and facial features, showing how you look when you smile, […]