What is Digital Dentistry? Have you ever walked through a doctor’s office and wondered what in the world some big machine is for? Unknown equipment and technology can be intimidating, so we’re always happy to explain and demonstrate everything. Digital dentistry now includes many different technologies and is exploding in dental offices today, because it […]
In dentistry as in medicine, you’ll find doctors on every side of contentious issues: is the mercury in amalgam dental fillings safe or not? (Yes, the science is clear that it’s safe). Is fluoride beneficial or dangerous? (Again, the science is solidly on the side of safety and efficacy). While dentists argue about which bonding […]
There are a number of important questions to ask when considering cosmetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers: How many veneers do I need? What can (and can’t) you change about my smile with veneers? When are veneers better than braces? How much do veneers cost? How long do veneers last and what happens when they need […]
In “traditional” dentistry, the back teeth (premolars and molars) almost always need crowns to hold them together after a root canal, but for front teeth it all depends on how big the cavity was; since many front teeth still have a lot of healthy tooth left after the root canal, a crown is often not […]
What is Microscope-Enhanced Dentistry? When patients first walk into our treatment rooms (you can check them out in our Google Office Tour) to get work done, it’s not uncommon for them to look at the dental microscope hanging from the ceilings and ask, “What the heck is that?” And it’s no surprise that they do, because […]
In Case of a Dental Emergency, please call us at (704) 364-7069 and we will be happy to see you as soon as possible. If there is a delay, these are the most common problems – and how you should treat them until we see you. Common Dental Emergencies Loose crown, either permanent or temporary […]
