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Wisdom Teeth Removal

The wisdom teeth are the final four teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime between age 17 and 25. Ideally, the teeth emerge without complication. But according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, as many as 9 in 10 Americans have at least one wisdom tooth that is impacted. Even […]

Non-Surgical Gum Treatments

There is a wide range of procedures at the disposal of periodontists for the treatment of periodontal diseases and conditions. When multiple treatment choices are available, the American Academy of Periodontology supports the use of the most minimally invasive and cost-efficient option. Often, this means that patients can undergo non-surgical treatments to restore periodontal health. […]

ViziLite Oral Cancer Screening

ViziLite is an advanced oral screening tool used to identify abnormal cells along the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat. The test takes approximately 2 minutes to administer, during which time a dentist will administer a special rinse to the mouth that causes the nuclei of abnormal pre-cancerous or cancerous cells appear to glow […]

Digital X-Rays

Digital X-rays are a focused beam of x-ray particles passed through bone which produce an image on special film, showing the structure through which it passed. This provides the familiar black and white images doctors and dentists use to diagnose problems and disease. Without an x-ray of the whole tooth and supporting bone and gum […]

Stop Snoring Devices

Snoring is more than just disturbing to your regular sleep patterns; it can also be a sign of a serious problem known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop breathing for a moment while you sleep. Even though you may not be aware of it, this causes you to […]

Advanced Oral Cancer Screening-Visalite

Over 30,000 new cases of oral cancer will be detected in the US alone each year. Oral cancer is the only cancer that is on the rise, but the most curable if caught early. The thing about oral cancer is that it may start off so harmless looking; a small bump or lump, a red […]

Dental Night Guards

Dental mouth guards / dental night guards can be custom-made by your dentist, and usually consist of a flexible plastic that has been molded to fit the specific shape of your teeth and bite. These guards can help protect your teeth and jaw from a number of different physical activities and sports where your mouth […]