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Now Dental Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what

Now Dental Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem

Now Dental If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which

Now Dental There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But

Now Dental Digital Dental Impressions Dental impressions are bad enough to make anyone avoid the dentist. If you’ve ever needed a crown, bridge, or retainer,

Now Dental Same-Day Crowns A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped” so that it

Now Dental Laser Dentistry Lasers direct a controlled force of energy that can remove or alter bone and tissue. By applying varying wavelengths of energy,

Now Dental Laser Decay Diagnostics Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods.

Now Dental Intraoral Camera Slightly bigger than a pen, an intraoral camera is an innovative tool that can take up-close pictures of teeth, gums, and

Now Dental Digital X-Rays X-rays are one of the most important parts of a dental exam, and can help medical professionals detect problems long before

Now Dental Cone Beam CT Imaging Cone beam CT imaging provides dentists with a three-dimensional view of mouth, jaw, teeth, and nasal cavity. These images

Now Dental Anesthesia Wand The single-tooth anesthesia wand provides increased comfort and decreased anxiety when it comes to dental procedures requiring anesthetization. The wand looks

Now Dental Air Abrasion Air abrasion is a drill-less technique that involves an instrument used to blast away small areas of early onset tooth decay,

Now Dental Ultrasonic Cleanings Ultrasonic cleaning, also known as ultrasonic scaling, is an alternative to traditional manual methods of removing plaque from your teeth. An

Now Dental Periodontal Therapy Procedures Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, is a bacterial infection that inflames the soft tissue around your

Now Dental Periodontal Flap Surgery Periodontal flap surgery, also known as gum flap surgery, reduces periodontal pockets, which develop below the surface of your gum

Now Dental Periodontal Disease Periodontal (gum) disease, also known as periodontitis, is a bacterial infection that inflames the soft tissue around your teeth and becomes

Now Dental Oral Systemic Connection Your mouth is essentially the gateway to your body. Poor or good oral health has a direct impact on your

Now Dental Non-Surgical Periodontal Procedures Periodontal disease is an infection of your gum tissue, usually caused by poor oral hygiene habits. If brushing and flossing

Now Dental Loose Teeth and Bite Problems While a loose baby tooth is perfectly normal, a loose adult tooth is something to be concerned about.