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Get the smile you love shouldn't be awkward. Straighten your teeth with Invisalign. Dr. Dixon offers Invisalign, the clear alternative to conventional metal braces. Invisalign is the nearly invisible and easy way to straighten your smile without braces. Dr.    Dixon is an experienced, certified Invisalign provider. Invisalign is a series of clear plastic retainers that straighten your teeth comfortably. They are convenient because they are removable, preventing food impactio

What is a dental crown? 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 tooth that lies at and above the gum line. Permanent crowns can be made from various materials including; Stainless steel All metal (such as gold or another alloy) Porcelain-fused-to-metal All resin All ceramic Dental Crowns

Gingival recession, or gum recession, is what happens when gum tissue is recessed and lowers its position on the tooth, exposing the roots of the teeth. This can be caused by any number of life habits, and your course of treatment is often dependent on the cause of the problem. It can be scary and painful to have receding gums, but you don't need to worry. There are several steps you can take at home that may serve as effective treatment for receding gums, depending on the se

The fall and winter holidays are known for sweet treats and savory goodies, but that doesn't mean that you have to end up at the dentist with cavities in January. How do sweet foods and drinks cause cavities? When you eat sugary foods or drinks, naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth feed on the sugar and create acids as a by-product. These acids then wear down the tooth enamel, making it weaker and more susceptible to tooth decay as well as a host of other problems, inclu

We use our teeth to smile, chew, talk, and laugh, but you most likely didn't know these facts about your teeth: #1 Sour can be just as bad as sweet.  Sugar isn’t the only dental villain that undermines healthy teeth. Acidic, low-pH foods -- sour candy, soft drinks, fruit juices -- soften teeth. The result: enamel erosion and diminished tooth size. “Citric acid is the worst acid for your teeth,” says Martha Keels, DDS, chief of pediatric dentistry at Duke’s Children’s Hospital

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

Your smile is one of the first thing people notice about you — and when you feel good about it, it shows! We offer custom fitted take home bleaching trays, which are an easy and effective ways to brighten and whiten your smile. Each tray is fabricated using a detailed impression of the patient's teeth to ensure a custom and precise fit. The take home trays allow for a more customizable bleaching experience, particulary important for those patients with sensitive teeth. Ask us