Q & A

Why are my teeth sensitive?


What should I do to prevent gum disease and tooth decay?


What is Gingivitis?


What is Periodontal Disease?


  • Bad Breath
  • Gum Recession
  • Gum Sensitivity to Acidic Foods
  • Abscesses
  • Tooth Pain
  • Tooth Loss

How Do You Treat Periodontal Disease?



Silver Fillings known as Amalgam have been around for decades.  They contain mercury and other metals.  The metal expands and contracts with the heat and cold placed in the mouth and the tooth is prone to fracture.  Once a fracture begins, bacteria can enter between the filling and the tooth causing new decay.

White Fillings, also known as composites are often made of resins and a combination of quartz or glass polymers. These cosmetic fillings allow us to fill a cavity with a substance that will look and feel just like your existing tooth structure.  This restoration is created with a resin material and bonds tightly into a tooth to prevent decay.  Rather than a gray, silver or black look to your tooth, the composite color will match your natural tooth color or even improve it.

How Can I Improve My Smile?


  • Tooth Whitening
  • Bonding
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Porcelain Crowns


What is Tooth Whitening?



What is Bonding?


What are Porcelain Veneers?


What are Crowns?

Crowns are a permanent restorative procedure that covers the entire tooth to hold it together.  It will change the size, shape and color of the teeth in as few as 2 visits - and the bonus is - cosmetic improvement that looks beautiful.  

What is a Dental Implant?

A Dental Implant is a “man-made” replacement for a missing tooth or tooth root.  Made from Titanium or Zirconia, this screw-like object is inserted under the gum and directly into the upper or lower jaw bone.  There is usually minimal discomfort involved with this procedure.  After a period of a few months, the Dental Implant and the bone fuse together.  This creates an anchor for the new tooth (crown) to be placed onto the dental implant.  

What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

  • Dental Implants look and function like your natural tooth.
  • Dental Implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth.

Who is a candidate for Dental Implants?

With major advancements in Dentistry and Dental Implants, most people are candidates for Dental Implants.  There may be exceptions due to extreme bone loss from periodontal disease, chronic illness, heart disease, and severe osteoporosis. 

What does the Dental Implant Procedure Involve?

The average Dental Implant Procedure takes 3 - 4 visits.  The first visit is to x-ray the area and we may take an impression for a surgical guide and a temporary prosthesis to cover the Implant.  



How Much Does a Dental Implant Cost?


How long does a Dental Implant last?


Does your office offer financing for services provided?
