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Prescription Toothpaste

Remin Pro Everyone knows how important it is to get the right nutrients into your body in order to stay healthy, but did you know that there are also certain minerals that can help protect your teeth? The most well known is fluoride, but there are also other beneficial minerals - calcium and phosphate. Saliva helps provide essential minerals that... read more »

Why You May Need A Night Guard

Bruxism Definition Bruxism is also known as grinding and/or clenching of your teeth. It’s a very common condition that affects approximately 30 million to 40 million children and adults in the U.S Signs & Symptoms If you notice any of the following symptoms, you may be experiencing bruxism: Rhythmic contractions of the jaw muscles A grinding sound at night, which... read more »

What is an Onlay?

A porcelain onlay is similar to a dental crown in that it is designed to restore a tooth that is broken down so much that a filling is not enough to fix it. If too much of the tooth is missing, the tooth could fracture. A porcelain onlay covers most or all of the chewing surface of the tooth and... read more »

Should I Replace Silver Fillings?

Much concern exists among the public regarding the safety of mercury contained in an amalgam filling. The major concern is if mercury is released from the filling resulting in adverse effects to your health. The Facts About Mercury Mercury is a highly toxic element and should be avoided as much as possible. Silver fillings are a combination of mercury, silver,... read more »

Porcelain Veneers or Teeth Whitening?

If you are looking for options that can give your teeth a whiter, fresher appearance, teeth whitening and porcelain veneer treatments are some of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures available to accomplish those goals. However, they are very different techniques and one may be better than the other, depending on your unique needs. Teeth whitening offers a minimally-invasive way... read more »