Had it not been for protective sports equipment, it might not be my name on our front door. As a recreational cyclist and triathlete since the age of 16, I’ve had my share of accidents. Interestingly, the worst crashes I’ve had have been in the past two years. And in both situations my helmet has …
Bruce wanted a very natural appearance, with as little treatment to the front teeth as possible. Treatment involved Invisalign, implants, and veneers made to exactly match the remaining healthy front teeth. Bruce is thrilled with his new smile! “After decades of neglect and abuse due to remote military deployments, my dentition was in a state …
We all know the value of a good night’s sleep. Most of us also know how it feels when we are deprived of quality sleep. Unfortunately for some, feeling sleep deprived is a way of life. A very common and dangerous sleep disorder that can disrupt healthy rest is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a …
Cracked teeth like this one are common. Often the patient is completely unaware that they have a problem. This tooth was reinforced with a crown before root canal or extraction procedures may have been needed. Treatment was accomplished in one appointment using CEREC technology.
Jeff was a patient who had worn his teeth down considerably over the years. Often, teeth shift as they wear and shorten making gum tissue more visible during smiling. Dr. Pappas corrected this patient’s tooth length with a gum lift procedure, followed by the placement of porcelain crowns. What a difference!
This long-time patient of our practice decided that it was time to enhance her smile. Invisalign alignment of her teeth was followed by porcelain crowns to close black spaces between her teeth and give her a more symmetrical and youthful smile. A real transformation for this patient! The porcelain work was all done by Dr. …
While bone is naturally very rigid, it isn’t necessarily permanent or unalterable. In fact, bone is known to be highly dynamic, as it constantly goes through a cycle of regeneration and resorption. In this latter cycle, the osteoclasts break down the body’s bones – including the jawbone – to release needed minerals, such as calcium, …
Bone Resorption in the Jaw – What it is and the Consequences of it Read More »
When most people think of dental and oral health problems, they probably automatically picture cavities, fillings, tooth loss, gum disease, and other well-known conditions that affect the teeth and mouth; however, there are many other problems that can occur within the mouth that many patients do not know about. Take TMJ, for instance. Though not …
We’ve all woken up with morning breathe: an intolerable odor that generally goes away once you brush your teeth, floss and use a little mouthwash. Most of us have also had horrible breath after eating something like onion or garlic; but again, this too is easily solved with a mint or gum. But what if …
