Hygiene Visits – Our Most Vital Service

It may seem basic and routine, but getting your teeth cleaned by a professional hygienist is one of the most important reasons to visit us. Plaque and tartar form on teeth over time. Soft and sticky plaque can usually be mostly removed by regular brushing. But plaque hardens into tartar, and your typical toothbrush and floss aren't enough to take care of it. Why is that bad? Tartar accumulates below the gumline as well as on the surface of the teeth. If it's not removed by a professional, you are at greater risk for more serious problems with your teeth and gums in the future. Recent research shows a definite link between untreated gum disease and other serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Get your teeth cleaned regularly; it's an easy, important way you can stay healthy!

Saving Damaged Teeth

It used to be that teeth with damaged roots or infection had to be extracted. The consequent problems this can cause should be avoided whenever possible. That's where root canal therapy comes in. We are well trained in this procedure, which fixes a tooth by removing its pulp chamber and replacing it with a special filling material. This is often necessary when dental decay or infection reaches the nerve of the tooth and is beyond the solution of a simple filling. With modern anesthetics and technology, root canals are far more comfortable than their reputation indicates.

Improper Bite Alignment Could be Giving You Headaches and Jaw Pain

You may have heard the term "temporomandibular joint disorder," also known as TMJ or TMD. When someone has a bad bite, called a dental malocclusion, this can cause a variety of discomfort including aching or popping jaws, headaches, shoulder pain, and neck pain. There are many potential causes for this, such as lost teeth due to accident or disease, grinding of enamel that changes tooth shape and how they fit together, and other misalignments that prevent your jaw from settling into a naturally relaxed position. Poor positioning is a major cause of tension in the jaw muscles, resulting in a variety of pain. We will evaluate all the potential causes of your TMD and present specific solutions that can improve your quality of life dramatically.