Dental Procedures

What Topic Are You Looking For?

Preventive Care

Restorative Dentistry

Woman in a dentist's chair having her teeth color matched using a shade guide

Cosmetic Dentistry

Orofacial Pain

Sleep & Snoring

3D rendering of a tooth undergoing a root canal procedure

Endodontics

Oral & Maxillofacial

Pedodontics

Periodontics

Orthodontics

Orthodontics

Featured Posts

CEREC Same-Day Crown
CEREC Same-Day Crown

CEREC Same-Day Crown

Modern dental technology has introduced convenient options like CEREC same-day crowns for restoring damaged teeth. Unlike traditional crowns that require multiple visits and temporary crowns, a CEREC crown is designed, milled, and placed in a single appointment. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain what CEREC crowns are, who might need one, how the procedure works, and what to expect before, during, and after treatment. We’ll also cover the benefits, potential drawbacks, alternatives, costs, and address common misconceptions about same-day crowns.   What Are CEREC Same-Day Crowns? A dental crown is a custom-made “cap” that covers a damaged or weakened

Read More »
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral Cancer Screening

Oral Cancer Screening

Regular dental check-ups aren’t just about checking for cavities – they also include important preventive measures like oral cancer screenings. Dentists are often the first healthcare professionals to spot early signs of oral cancer during a routine in-office exam. In this article, we’ll explain what an oral cancer screening is, who should get them, what to expect during the exam, and why these quick, painless checks are such an essential part of preventive dental care. We’ll also address common myths, discuss HPV-related oral cancers and the HPV vaccine, and cover how often screenings are recommended and how insurance handles

Read More »
Amalgam Filling
Amalgam Fillings

Amalgam Fillings

What Are Amalgam Fillings? Amalgam fillings – often called “silver fillings” – are a common type of dental filling used to repair cavities caused by tooth decay. They are made from a mixture of metals, including liquid mercury and a powdered alloy of silver, tin, copper, and sometimes zinc. In fact, about 50% of an amalgam filling is elemental mercury by weight, which binds the other metals into a durable, solid filling. Amalgam has been used in dentistry for over 150 years as a safe, strong, and affordable restorative material. These silver-colored fillings are most often placed in back

Read More »
CEREC Same-Day Crown

CEREC Same-Day Crown

Modern dental technology has introduced convenient options like CEREC same-day crowns for restoring damaged teeth. Unlike traditional crowns that require multiple visits and temporary crowns, a CEREC crown is designed, milled, and placed in a single appointment. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain what CEREC crowns are, who might need one, how the procedure works,

Oral Cancer Screening

Oral Cancer Screening

Regular dental check-ups aren’t just about checking for cavities – they also include important preventive measures like oral cancer screenings. Dentists are often the first healthcare professionals to spot early signs of oral cancer during a routine in-office exam. In this article, we’ll explain what an oral cancer screening is, who should get them, what
Skip to content