Dental Implants What is a Dental Implant? An implant is a “root” device, usually made of titanium, used to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth. Virtually all dental implants placed today are root-form endosseous implants, i.e., they appear similar to an actual tooth root (and thus possess…

Teeth Whitening Brighten Your Smile Bleaching is a very conservative and non-invasive approach to creating a brighter and more appealing smile. Teeth can often take on a darker and unattractive appearance with age or from contact with staining substances. Tobacco, Coffee, tea, juices, poor hygiene, genetics, and natural aging can cause the discoloration. Teeth bleaching…

Root Canal Therapy Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they reach the tip of the root. All teeth have between one and four root canals. Many tooth problems involve infections that spread to the pulp, which is the inner chamber…

Porcelain Veneers Why Use Veneers? In just two or three dental visits, a veneer can reverse years of stains caused by foods, caffeine and tobacco use. Special thin laminates, called veneers, can often be used to correct discolored, worn down, cracked and chipped teeth. Veneers can also be used to close unsightly gaps between teeth.…

Orthodontics Changing the position of teeth can change a persons appearance for a lifetime. We do full ortho here and this will also give people more self confidence and allow you to clean your teeth better. What a Difference! SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY

Oral Cancer Screening Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it’s caught early. That’s why Dr Mark Blum offers the ViziLite Oral Cancer Screening exam. ViziLite identifies abnormal tissue, that might develop into oral cancer. ViziLite Exam An annual ViziLite exam, in combination with a regular visual examination, provides a comprehensive oral…

Invisalign Get the Beautiful Smile You’ve Always Wanted. Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, nearly invisible aligners. And it’s been proven effective in both clinical research and in practices nationwide. So whether your teeth are crowded, too far apart, or have shifted since wearing braces, you’ll have a…

Gum Treatment Stages of Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease begins when the bacteria in the plaque around your teeth produce toxin (or poison) that irritate the gums, causing infection. These toxins can lead to destruction of the tissue and bone around the teeth. When this happens, the gums separate from the teeth to from a pocket-called…

Crowns What are crowns? A crown is a restoration that covers, or ‘caps,’ a tooth to restore it to its standard shape and size, strengthening and improving the appearance of a tooth. When a tooth is generally broken down, crowns are necessary, and fillings won’t solve the problem. If a tooth is cracked, a crown…

CEREC Same Day Crowns What is CEREC? CEREC is an acronym for Chair-side Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Translated, it means that a cosmetic dentist can economically restore damaged teeth in a single appointment using a high-quality ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth. How does the instrument work? CEREC uses CAD/CAM…

Alternatives To Missing Teeth Implants An implant is a “root” device, usually made of titanium, used to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth. Virtually all dental implants placed today are root-form endosseous implants, i.e., they appear similar to an actual tooth root (and thus possess a “root-form”)…