Why Choose Neuromuscular Dentistry for TMJ Treatment?

Neuromuscular Dentistry, TMJ Treatments
By: Chris Fotinos
Dec 24, 2019

Why Choose Neuromuscular Dentistry for TMJ Treatment? Sometimes, dental problems are unrelated to the gums and teeth. Sometimes, they arise due to the structure of the muscles, bones, and joints that facilitate chewing and speaking.For example, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, often referred to simply as TMJ, is an uncomfortable and painful condition which affects the joints … Continue reading “Why Choose Neuromuscular Dentistry for TMJ Treatment?”

So, Your Teeth Can’t Take a Joke? Find Out Why They’re So Sensitive

Sensitive Teeth, Tooth Sensitivity
By: Chris Fotinos
Oct 18, 2019

So, Your Teeth Can’t Take a Joke? Find Out Why They’re So Sensitive If your teeth seem to cause you pain at the slightest irritations, then you might have a condition called sensitive teeth. With tooth sensitivity, anything from biting into an ice cream bar and sipping a hot drink to breathing cool air through … Continue reading “So, Your Teeth Can’t Take a Joke? Find Out Why They’re So Sensitive”

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: How Oral Health Affects Overall Health

Gum Disease, Oral Health, Periodontal Disease, Periodontal Treatment
By: Chris Fotinos
Sep 07, 2019

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: How Oral Health Affects Overall Health Everyone who’s visited the dentist or watched a toothpaste ad knows brushing and flossing are important for preserving oral health, maintaining healthy gums, and keeping teeth well into old age. But more and more research is revealing an actual connection between oral health and overall … Continue reading “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: How Oral Health Affects Overall Health”

Clear Resin Infiltration

Clear Resin Infiltration, Teeth Whitening, White Spots
By: Chris Fotinos
Jun 18, 2019

Clear Resin Infiltration for White Spot Lesions When most people look at their teeth, they likely think that the color white indicates a healthy tooth and a brown spot could indicate tooth decay. While it’s true brown spots are bad, white spots aren’t good either. What Are White Spot Lesions? Tooth enamel undergoes a regular … Continue reading “Clear Resin Infiltration”

What Happens if I Don’t Replace a Missing or Extracted Tooth?

Missing teeth, Tooth loss, Tooth replacement options
By: Chris Fotinos
May 20, 2019

What Happens if I Don’t Replace a Missing or Extracted Tooth? As we age, there are a variety of reasons why we may lose a tooth or require having a tooth extracted. Missing a tooth is extremely common, as the American College of Prosthodontists estimates 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth and … Continue reading “What Happens if I Don’t Replace a Missing or Extracted Tooth?”

Help New Patients Find Us – Leave a 5-Star Review on Yelp or Google

Reviews
By: Chris Fotinos
Apr 09, 2019

Help New Patients Find Us – Leave a 5-Star Review on Yelp or Google Did you know that 70% of consumers trust online reviews as much as they trust personal recommendations? The ever-connected community created by the internet and social media means that most of our clients first hear about our dental office online, rather … Continue reading “Help New Patients Find Us – Leave a 5-Star Review on Yelp or Google”

What’s the Difference Between Crowns and Veneers?

Dental Crowns, Dental Veneers, Smile Restoration
By: Chris Fotinos
Mar 12, 2019

What’s the Difference Between Crowns and Veneers? If you have permanently stained, chipped, worn, or cracked teeth, then you might be looking to restore or enhance the appearance and function of your smile. Either crowns or veneers (or a combination of the two) could be your answer. Crowns and veneers are used to improve the … Continue reading “What’s the Difference Between Crowns and Veneers?”

Why Do Teeth Become Discolored?

Dental Cleaning, Discolored Teeth, Teeth Whitening
By: Chris Fotinos
Feb 15, 2019

Why Do Teeth Become Discolored? All day, every day, we see models in advertisements everywhere, smiling with bright, white smiles. Perhaps, you look in the mirror and wonder what happened to your once brilliantly white teeth. Teeth discoloration happens to all of us (even toothpaste models) and there are lots of different things that can … Continue reading “Why Do Teeth Become Discolored?”

The Clear Advantage: Traditional Braces vs. Clear Aligners

Braces, Clear Aligners, ClearCorrect, Orthodontics
By: Chris Fotinos
Jan 18, 2019

The Clear Advantage: Traditional Braces vs. Clear Aligners Many children and adults wish to realign their teeth for a variety of reasons. When it comes to aligning teeth with orthodontics, patients have a couple different options. How Are Clear Aligners and Metal Braces Similar? Clear aligners and traditional braces serve the same purpose and work … Continue reading “The Clear Advantage: Traditional Braces vs. Clear Aligners”