Patient Library
Amalgams/Mercury Fillings-- Why? - There's some
debate in the dental industry regarding the pros and cons of using silver
fillings, or dental amalgams, to fill cavities. At our office, we exclusively
use composite resins for several reasons.
Gum Disease: Serious But Treatable - Although gum
disease is terribly pervasive, it's also preventable. Conservative estimates
report that up to 80% of people unknowingly have some amount of chronic
gum disease.
Oral Cancer - Oral cancer, which has a high mortality
rate unless caught in the very early stages, is painless, sneaky and
often undetected until it’s advanced far beyond what's successfully
treatable.
Porcelain Veneers - Porcelain veneers can often
provide people who have chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced,
or even slightly crooked front teeth with a completely new-looking smile
in just a few simple appointments.
Zoom! Whitening - The Zoom! In-Office Whitening
System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective
and fast - very fast.