To understand gingivitis, it is important to have an idea of the anatomy of the tooth and its supporting structure. Almost all advanced periodontal diseases start with gingivitis.… Read more
To understand gingivitis, it is important to have an idea of the anatomy of the tooth and its supporting structure. Almost all advanced periodontal diseases start with gingivitis.… Read more
WHAT IS A DENTAL EMERGENCY?
Dental emergencies can have many causes, including accidents, sports-related injuries, tooth decay and infection.
You may have a dental emergency if you have any of the following:
NOTE: If you have trouble breathing or your mouth continuously fills with blood, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.… Read more
THE PROBLEM
Our teeth can contact one another in good ways, but if they contact each other in bad ways, damage and wear may occur. The process of equilibration adds good points of contact and removes places where the teeth can damage one another. When equilibration is used as a part of a restorative dentistry procedure, it can increase the comfort and longevity of the dental work.… Read more
WHAT IS IT?
A plastic appliance that you wear for 2 weeks to let us diagnose the proper position of your bite. It allows us to analyze your present bite position for possible improvement. It is a diagnostic tool only. A small percentage of patients who try the deprogrammer will not benefit from proceeding to treatment.
WHO IS IT FOR?
If you are someone who has any of the following symptomatic problems, you will benefit from having your bite analyzed with the deprogrammer for potential treatment:
HOW DOES IT WORK?… Read more