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Dental Crowns Make you smile

Dental Crowns Make you smile

Dr. Ross Dixon takes pride in producing beautiful smiles using a combination of cosmetic, preventative and restorative dental procedures. For this patient, Dr. Dixon used a combination of Invisalign and multiple crowns to perfect the after image. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth as a cover to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a t

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Our Services: Cosmetic Dental Bonding

Our Services: Cosmetic Dental Bonding

Dental Bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth. Unlike veneers and crowns, which are customized tooth coverings that must be manufactured in a lab, Dental Bonding can be done in our offices. Another advantage, compared with veneers and crowns, is that the least amount of tooth enamel is removed. Also, unless Dental Bonding is bei

Love your teeth on Valentine's Day

Love your teeth on Valentine's Day

Since most candies are packed with sugar, they are all capable of causing damage to your tooth enamel. However, some candies are much worse for your teeth than others. The worst candies for your teeth are sour candies. These products have high amounts of citric, fumaric and malic acids, all of which cause damage to the enamel of your teeth. The damage extends across all types of sour candies, from gummy sour candies to sour powders to hard sour candies. The differences betwee

Toothpaste choices

Toothpaste choices

These days, you may feel overwhelmed by the types of toothpaste available at your grocery store or pharmacy. Just remember, the best toothpaste for you is the one you like well enough to use every day. Of course, you can buy a few different types for variety, or to suit the tastes and needs of your family members. Today, there are toothpastes to meet the oral care needs of virtually everybody, and you can’t really go wrong with any toothpaste that has the seal of the American

Chew on this

Chew on this

Gum: When it comes to chewing gum, it's the type of gum you chew that makes a difference in whether it's helpful or harmful to your teeth. While chewing gum containing sugar may actually increase your chances of developing a cavity, there is clinical evidence that demonstrates just the opposite for sugar-free gum. And there's even better news when it comes to chewing sugar-free gum that is sweetened with xylitol. Sugar-free gum helps to clean teeth: Studies have shown that ch

What is tooth decay?

What is tooth decay?

Tooth decay is a degradation process that results in permanent structural damage to the infected tooth. It is also known as ‘tooth cavity’ and scientifically as ‘dental caries’. The tooth decay process occurs through varies phases. As each phase progresses, the infection spreads to the tip of the root. After each meal, food debris cling to the teeth. If you do not brush these debris away, the bacteria in the mouth transform the sugars in the food debris into acids. These acid

Little white flossing lies

Little white flossing lies

More than a quarter of U.S. adults are dishonest with dentists about flossing! As part of its national “Love the Gums You’re With” campaign, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) released a new national survey that reveals more than a quarter (27 percent) of U.S. adults admit they lie to their dentist about how often they floss their teeth. Additionally, more than one-third of Americans (36 percent) would rather do an unpleasant activity, such as cleaning the toilet (1

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Cavity prevention

Cavity prevention

Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. Bacteria use the sugars and foods that you eat to produce acid. This acid slowly removes the minerals from teeth, and a cavity is formed. There are several ways to prevent cavities from forming, and keeping existing cavities from getting bigger: The most important step you can take is flossing. Flossing is the only way to remove bacteria from between the teeth, where a majority of preventable decay takes place. The next step is fluoride. Flu

What is bruxism?

What is bruxism?

Bruxism refers to the clenching or grinding of teeth. This condition can occur at any age, but is generally thought to occur due to stress. Some people are aware of the process if it takes place during the day, but most occur at night. Because of this, most don't realize it is an ongoing problem. What are Bruxism's impact on the mouth? There are several conditions that can occur in the mouth when people are experiencing Bruxism: Wearing away the tooth enamel and possibly the

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