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Veneers are restorations that cover the front surface of a tooth. While they can improve function, most of the time veneers are used to improve the appearance of a patient’s smile. Whether a [...]

When a tooth’s structure is compromised, the crown rebuilds the tooth to optimal shape and function. A crown can be metal, ceramic or ceramic covering metal. It typically requires multiple [...]

A bridge is used to replace a missing tooth. It uses teeth on either side of the missing tooth for support. The bridge can be metal, ceramic or ceramic covering metal. It typically requires [...]

When an individual is unhappy with the color of their teeth, sometimes whitening can be used to brighten up their smile. First, a mold is taken of your teeth, so an exact replica of the teeth can [...]

When repairing a small cavity, a dental amalgam filling, also known as a silver filling can restore your tooth to shape and function in a cost-effective manner. Dental amalgam is made of a [...]

When a tooth requires a filling to repair a cavity, the two most common materials used today are dental amalgam and composite. While both materials do an excellent job of repairing cavities, [...]

When repairing a small cavity, a composite filling can restore your tooth to shape and function, while also mimicking its natural shade. During the first step, the tooth is prepared by removing [...]

For some patients experiencing obstructive sleep apnea, your sleep physician may recommend an oral sleep appliance to help alleviate the underlying symptoms and complications associated with the [...]

An anterior open bite is a condition where a patient’s top and bottom front teeth are unable to make contact, often including teeth that protrude outwards. Anterior open bites vary in severity [...]

For patients experiencing tooth wear, due to nighttime grinding and jaw clenching, your doctor may recommend an occlusal appliance, commonly called “a night guard” or “bite split”, to help [...]