We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful,healthy and long lasting smiles! WE appreciate the time youve taken to visit this site and find out more about our dental practice, our team, and the many services we can provide to help you achieve optimum oral health.

A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your overall health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care.

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, I stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for my patients. As a doctor, I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me and my team. That is just one reason why I value each and every patient relationship.

If youre between the ages of 24 to 65, chances are good youve had a cavity. And, like many other Americans, the chances are also good that your filling was made of grey metal amalgam those silver fillings you can see in your mouth when you smile or laugh. At one point, these fillings were your only option if you needed a filling, so its very likely that if youre over the age of 30, you have at least one of those old amalgam fillings.

While we use these white fillings now for patients who have new cavities, we also get a lot of requests from patients to replace their old, amalgam silver fillings with these newer composite fillings.

Should you switch out your old amalgam fillings? Thats a personal decision which comes down to how you feel about aesthetics, comfort, functionality and possibly your peace of mind, regarding any health issues.

The enamel is the outermost layer of a tooth. If the enamel is too weak, that tooth may be prone to decay, cracks, and other damage. You can strengthen enamel, to some extent, with fluoride treatments and good oral hygiene, but sometimes these measures are not enough. If the enamel is not offering your tooth enough protection, your dentist may recommend covering the tooth with a crown to prevent the enamel from eroding further or leading to the development of cavities.

Sometimes crowns are used when a tooth has already experienced excessive decay. Simply drilling away the damaged tooth material and filling the cavity may leave the tooth weak and prone to cracks and future decay. Covering the tooth with a crown will prevent contact between the tooth and oral bacteria, which will keep the decay from worsening while also preventing the tooth from cracking.

If you have a tooth that was abscessed or infected, your dentist can perform a root canal procedure to remove the infected tissue. However, this requires that a large hole be drilled in the tooth, which generally leaves the tooth weak. Covering the tooth with a crown helps keep it stable and strong.

If you lost a tooth, your dentist can replace the tooth with a dental implant, which is a metal screw inserted into your jaw bone. Since you can't chew directly on a screw, the implant will be covered with a crown that looks like a natural tooth.

Another tooth replacement option is a dental bridge. This is a false tooth that sits above the gumline rather than being inserted into the jaw bone. A bridge must be anchored to the neighboring teeth, which puts a lot of strain on those teeth. Covering the neighboring teeth with crowns strengthens them and also gives your dentist a better anchoring surface for the bridge.

If your dentist recommend having a crown placed over one of your teeth, you will need to work with your dentist to decide which type of crown is best suited to your needs. Crowns are classified based on the type of material used to make them. Some are made from metal, others from porcelain, and still others from porcelain fused to metal.

Metal crowns are not as common as they once were since many patients do not like the look of metal in their mouth. However, they do tend to be more affordable than porcelain crowns, so some patients choose metal crowns for back molars that are not easily visible. The metals used to make crowns are non-reactive and safe for use in your mouth. Many dentists use palladium alloys to make metal crowns, though you can find gold alloy crowns, too.

Metal crowns are softer than porcelain crowns, so they cause less wear on the opposing teeth. If the tooth opposing the one to be crowned has weakened enamel, your dentist may recommend a metal crown to reduce the burden on this opposing tooth. The trade-off is that since the metal is softer, it wears down faster than porcelain, so you may need to have your metal crown replaced sooner than you'd need to have a porcelain crown replaced.

If you want a tooth-colored crown but need an affordable option, your dentist may recommend a porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown. PFM crowns feature a metal core covered in a thin layer or porcelain. Their texture makes them easy for your dentist to apply to both front and back teeth. In the right light, you may be able to see the metallic surface showing through, but in most cases, the tooth should look natural.

Porcelain crowns are not quite as affordable as metal or PFM crowns, but the most natural-looking choice, and there is some evidence to suggest they are more durable than metal or PFM crowns. Your dentist can match the color of the porcelain to that of your natural teeth. New CAD/CAM technology allows dentists to create porcelain crowns faster than ever--often in a matter of minutes--though you will pay a premium for such quick service.

Once your permanent crown is in place, you can care for it just as you would a natural tooth. Brush at least twice a day, and floss daily as recommended by your dentist. Make sure you see your dentist for regular checkups so they can keep an eye on the crown and detect any problems early on.

Keep in mind that if your crown is necessary for restorative purposes or to preserve your dental health, your dental insurance plan should cover all or part of the cost, making the crown much more affordable. However, insurance does not typically cover crowns applied for cosmetic purposes only.