Geographic Tongue
Geographic Tongue (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Geographic Tongue Created in Oral Health Geographic tongue, also called benign migratory glossitis, is an inflammatory condition in which red patches appear on your tongue resembling continents on a globe. The patches can appear on the top and sides of your tongue and sometimes other parts of your mouth. […]
Root Canal Treatment for Children
Root Canal Treatment for Children (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Root Canal Treatment for Children Created in Endodontics If your child’s baby tooth suffers extensive decay, infection, or trauma, damage to the tooth’s pulp can occur. Pain, visible decay, darkened enamel, sensitivity, redness, pus, or a pimple-like spot on the gums can be symptoms of pulp […]
Laser Decay Diagnostics
Laser Decay Diagnostics (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Laser Decay Diagnostics Created in Technology Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods. Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. […]
Aging and Oral Health
Aging and Oral Health (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Aging and Oral Health Created in Oral Health It’s important to take good care of your teeth as you age. Elderly patients often need more frequent visits to stay healthy, as they are at a higher risk of oral complications, including extraction, tooth decay, and periodontal (gum) […]
Same-Day Crowns
Same-Day Crowns (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Same-Day Crowns Created in Technology A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped” so that it can look good and function properly again. A crown is a durable covering that is custom-made to fit over the entire tooth from […]
Air Abrasion
Air Abrasion (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Air Abrasion Created in Technology Air abrasion is a drill-less technique that involves an instrument used to blast away small areas of early onset tooth decay, as well as help dentists perform other dental procedures. It is recommended for children or other patients who are fearful of traditional drilling. […]
Anesthesia WandTechnologyAnesthesia Wand
Anesthesia Wand (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Anesthesia Wand Created in Technology The single-tooth anesthesia wand provides increased comfort and decreased anxiety when it comes to dental procedures requiring anesthetization. The wand looks like a small pen with an extremely small needle at the tip. The anesthesia wand works by numbing the individual tooth your dentist […]
Broken Teeth
Broken Teeth (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Broken Teeth Created in Endodontics Even though enamel is the hardest substance in the body, teeth aren’t indestructible, and chipped, cracked, and broken teeth are among the most common dental injuries. Tooth fractures might result from accidents, trauma, tooth grinding, chewing hard objects and foods, or extensive decay. Tooth […]
Diabetes and Oral Health
Diabetes and Oral Health (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Diabetes and Oral Health Created in Oral Health Maintaining excellent oral hygiene is important for diabetics, as they have an increased risk of developing oral infection and periodontal disease. Diabetes is a health condition that makes it difficult to manage blood sugar levels, and as a result, […]
Corrective Jaw Surgery
Corrective Jaw Surgery (810) 339-0471 Contact Us Corrective Jaw Surgery Created in Oral Surgery Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, aims to correct abnormalities of the jawbones in order to realign the jaws and teeth to improve overall function. This surgery can also improve the outside appearance of your face. If you have […]
