Dentistry with No drills or shots

The biggest fear about dentistry is the painful shot and the sound of the drill. In my offices, we use an air abrasion system ( KCP 1000) that requires no shots and no drill. I am amazed at how the profession has ignored this technology. We have been using it since 1990, so it is [...]

How to secure your dentures or partials

One of the main problems with complete detures is suction and keeping them in place. Now there is a way to secure your dentures without messy adhesives. The use of dental implants to secure the dentures has been very helpful to thousands of unhappy denture patients.  Another problem is that the full plastic palate affects [...]

Crowns in One appointment

With the new technology we have ( Cerec 3D), we can now do your crown(s) in the same day and at the same appointment. It takes from 2-3 hours depending on the number of crowns you need. There are no more temporaries, so you don’t have to worry about sensitivity or the temporary crowns coming [...]

Options for replacing a tooth

There are three  viable options to replace one or more teeth. The oldest method is a removable partial denture ( also called a removable bridge). It consists of a metal framework with metal clasps that retain it in the mouth. The teeth are made of plastic or porcelain that are imbedded in a plastic material that [...]

Laser used to Detected Decay

For a long time in dentistry we have noticed no decay in your x-rays and visual exam only to see a large area of decay six months later. The reasons; the decay was to small to detect at the earlier appointment. We now have a laser (diagnodent) that detects decay that has just started and [...]

Oral Cancer Screenings

We have had early detection screenings for breast, prostate and cervical cancers for a long time. We all know that early detection of these three areas save lives. The evidence of oral cancer is rising at an alarming rate. Fortunately, an early cancer screen has been developed. There are two or three methods. The one [...]

Unseen Dangers in the Medicine Cabinet

What’s in your medicine cabinet? Aspirin? Vitamins? Antibotics? Medicine cabinets can contain hidden dangers. Moisture from the shower can get inside bottles. If moisture gets inside an Aspirin bottle, for example, it changes the chemical composition and acetylsalicylic acid breaks down to salicylic acid, the same substance used in corn removers. This salicylic acid, when [...]

Brighten Your Smile w/ Zoom2

Have you considered brightening your smile? You can have a whiter, brighter smile by using a whitening system that we use in our office. If you have discolored teeth due to age, smoking, or staining, it may be just what you need to improve one of your best assets- your smile. Impressions are taken of [...]

We Offer ViziLite Plus

We now offer ViziLite Plus which is an early detection oral cancer screening. It’s simple and quick and can be done in our office. It takes 5-10 minutes to perform and is painless. the patient rinses with a special solution that tastes like flavored vinegar. After 20-30 seconds ,the patient spits out the solution and [...]

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