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What is an implant-supported denture?

For patients who struggle with poor or loose fitting dentures, an implant supported denture can

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What should I know about tooth bleaching?

Tooth bleaching is a fast and convenient way to whiten your teeth for most patients. Before

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How do medications treat periodontitis?

In my office, we prescribe a medication called Arestin as one treatment for periodontitis.

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How can I reduce my anxiety about going to the dentist?

There are a variety of anxiety reduction techniques available to make your visit as comfortable

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What are the benefits of digital dental x-rays?

Digital x-rays have many advantages over regular (plain film) x-rays including:

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What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a covering placed over a tooth. Most crowns are placed to repair a broken

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How is screening for oral cancer done?

I consider an oral cancer screening the most important part of the dental exam. According

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What should I do in the event of a dental emergency?

Fortunately, most dental emergencies are usually minor in nature. For example, a lost

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How successful are root canals?

If your dentist can find all the canals on your root canal tooth and properly fills them, a

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Why did my diabetes doctor ask if have routine dental checkups?

A diabetic doctor is well aware of how untreated dental problems may complicate

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Can children get composite resin dental fillings?

White fillings are my material of choice for a cooperative child whether it be their primary

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Are impacted wisdom teeth serious?

It all depends on what the exam, x-rays, and patient symptoms are. Generally, I recommend a

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