The way your teeth come together is what we call “your bite”. The bite dictates the position of the jaw and the position of your head on the spine. The posture of the head affects the posture of the rest of body. If the head postures forward then it is pulling...
Everyone has bacteria in the mouth. Even people who have beautiful, straight, white teeth. When there is bacteria in the mouth, it is not only in the mouth. The bacteria in the mouth migrates throughout the body. Many studies have shown that bacteria is also to blame...
What is ozone? Ozone is energized oxygen. The same ozone that is created from the sun and filters out the ultraviolet rays. How is it used in dentistry? Ozone can treat and eliminate infection in the mouth. When applied to the infected area, there is no fighting...
How do I get screened for oral cancer? At each of your cleaning appointments we use a light called Oral ID that helps find anything abnormal in the mouth along with looking in different areas of the cheeks, lips and tongue for signs and symptoms. The advantages of...
We have a protocol for safe amalgam removal in our office. This is to protect our patients and our staff from the toxic mercury that is in these fillings. When removing an amalgam filling from a tooth many vapors become airborne and are toxic if inhaled. We also want...
What is gum recession? It is when the gums pull away from the tooth. Which then expose more tooth than the normal. When this occurs the tooth is more prone to getting a cavity, sensitivity and even becoming loose. In this case a gum graft surgery will be needed. What...
