Screening for Oral Cancer
During an oral cancer exam, your dentist will carefully examine the tongue, inside of your mouth, and your lips to look for spots or sores that are flat, painless, white, or red.
Porcelain Bridges
A dental bridge is a false tooth(called a pontic) used to replace one or more missing teeth. (more…)
Dental Extractions
A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions can be performed for several reasons including severe tooth decay or infection, tooth damage due to breakage, severe gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, and removal of teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment. (more…)
Retainers
Retainers are orthodontic devices used to hold the teeth in position before or after braces are applied. Retainers are custom-made to fit with the profile of the patients mouth. Retainers are made from wire and plastic.
Advantages of digital x-rays:
- Faster and more efficient.
- View images instantly.
- Less radiation exposure.
- Images can be enhanced to improve viewing.
- Images can be stored electronically.
- Avoid the use of chemicals used in the traditional developing process.
When should my child first visit the dentist?
Although the Australian Dental Association recommends starting visits when children get teeth, usually at age one, we often find that kids do best around three years old. (more…)
