Most people need a filling at one time or another. It is one of the most common restorations performed on damaged teeth and when a tooth is partially decayed or chipped. A filling is just what it sounds like, it fills in the damaged space in the tooth and prevents further decay or breakdown from advancing.

Tooth colored fillings are now being used versus the old amalgam silver alloy fillings. Most patients prefer the metal-free fillings and are thrilled with the lasting, natural appearance versus the old black style of fillings. Many areas can be conservatively treated with direct composite resins or tooth colored, bonded fillings. If the area of decay or breakdown is too large or severe, then an option of a porcelain or resin type material called an inlay or onlay will be made in the laboratory and bonded in place to make the tooth whole and strong again.

Metal-free fillings restore unhealthy teeth back to health with their own natural-looking appearance.

If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to restore your ability to smile, speak and eat with comfort and confidence, then dental implants may be right for you.

Perhaps your dentures don't fit as securely or comfortably as they once did. Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth. Or, perhaps you have loose teeth that need to be stabilized after treatment of advanced gum disease.

If any of these situations keep you from feeling good about yourself and your smile, dental implants may be a solution for you. Technological advancements in dental materials and techniques have improved the success rate of implants, enabling many patients to enjoy comfort and confidence in their oral health.

Gum disease, as it was called in the past, is an unhealthy condition of the tissue and bone surrounding each tooth. If not treated, this disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. The number one reason adults lose their teeth is due to periodontal disease, not tooth decay.

Periodontal disease, the current phrase used, consists of a bacteria build-up around each tooth just below the gumline. Some "clues" that the disease is present are bleeding with brushing or flossing, persistent bad breath or actual drainage from swollen gum tissues and loosening teeth.

Periodontal disease can be treated only by professional therapies. The extent of the these therapies is determined by the severity of the disease. To a point, periodontal disease can be treated in a non-surgical manner. The hygienist can make you comfortable with Oragix a needle free anesthetic as seen on the Today Show. The use of ultrasonic sealers, soft tissue loosens and antibiotic therapy may also be part of your treatment. Using non-surgical conservative treatment maintains a healthy and brighter smile.