Pure Smiles

Today I’d like to discuss dental crowns. Dental crowns are one of the most common restorations in dentistry. A dental crown is a tooth shaped cover or cap that encases the tooth. It restores the size, shape, strength, and functions of a tooth and is used in both children and adults. There are many reasons […]

3-28-16 There are multiple reasons that a tooth may crack. Tooth decay, large existing restorations, trauma, and grinding are just a few causes of weakened tooth structures that could lead to tooth cracks. Cracks can start off very small and have no symptoms at all but as the cracks get larger patients often report symptoms

3-22-16 Did you know that approximately 30 million adults are affected by bruxism (clenching or grinding of teeth)? Bruxism is most commonly linked to stress and can also be the body’s reaction to teeth being aligned wrong, a side effect of medication, or even sleep apnea. It often occurs during sleep. Symptoms of bruxism are

Did you know there’s an old Chinese proverb that says “a smile can add 10 years to your life?” I don’t think there are too many people who would disagree that a smile makes us healthier in life. Unfortunately, there are too many people who resist smiling whether it’s because they are unhappy with the

4-1-16 Dental implants are a great option for people who have lost a single tooth or several teeth due to accident, injury, disease, and other reasons. A Dental implant looks and feels like a natural tooth. Implants are permanent and stable. Whether a tooth was lost yesterday or years ago, implant dentistry may be a

2-17-16 Tooth loss has serious consequences. Our goal as dental health care professionals is to restore a patient’s mouth before these consequences occur. Restoration includes restoring function, aesthetics, speech, comfort, and maintaining health. When a tooth (or teeth) is lost, several things happen. Chewing function changes, speech is affected; aesthetics change, teeth shift, and bone

Did you ever hear the saying “I’d rather have a root canal”? That saying dates back to a time before pain control was used in dentistry. With today’s technology and multiple options of anesthetic, root canals are now a comfortable experience. There are only two reasons that anyone should ever need a root canal. One

1-13-16 How many of you have heard snap, crackle, or pop when you open your mouth? And no, I’m not talking about when you are eating a delicious bowl of Rice Krispies cereal. I am referring the sounds associated with temporomandibular dysfunction. The cause of TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is unknown in many cases. Trauma