Posted in Bridge Work, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Teeth Whitening on Feb 21st, 2012
Your smile not only reflects your personality but also the overall health of your mouth. Unhealthy teeth and gums can actually result in deeper functional problems that, if not resolved, may impact you for the rest of your life. Oral health is a primary concern for the field of cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is more [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, TMJ on Feb 9th, 2012
Dr. Cobb, with his 25 years of practice, takes a holistic approach with his patients and looks at their entire system instead of just looking at their teeth. He understands occlusal disease, which is an imbalance of the jaws, teeth, muscles and joints. It is imperative that this system work in harmony to prevent temporomandibular [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Crowns, Porcelain Veneers on Jan 21st, 2012
When you have a gap between two of your teeth or have misshapen teeth with spaces between them, you may feel self conscious and embarrassed about your appearance. With our porcelain veneers, bonding and dental implants, we can treat these gaps between your teeth and end your embarrassment and discomfort. With years of cosmetic dentistry [...]
Posted in Bridge Work, Gap in Teeth, Restorative Dentistry on Jan 9th, 2012
Your smile is one of the first things that someone notices about you when they first meet you and not having a straight, pearly-white smile can cause you to have problems with your self-esteem. Besides contributing to poor self-esteem, problems with your teeth can also contribute to discomfort in both your jaw and mouth. Problems [...]
Posted in Composite Resin Fillings, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns on Dec 21st, 2011
Have you ever been right in the middle of smiling, only to stop yourself because you were embarrassed about your teeth. A lot of people have silver colored fillings, which are also known as “amalgam” fillings. These fillings stand out against the white color of your teeth, especially if you have a lot of the [...]
Posted in General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Sore Gums on Dec 6th, 2011
Symptoms of periodontal disease, or gum disease, include swollen, red, sore and bleeding gums that often happens while brushing or flossing. It affects 75% of American adults according to The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Gum disease not only affects the gums, but can lead to gingivitis which can cause receding gums and even tooth [...]
Posted in Broken and Missing Teeth, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers on Nov 22nd, 2011
Having broken and missing teeth can pose a lot of problems. Not only can it be embarrassing but it can also lead to health problems as well. It is important to get this problem fixed as soon as possible. Not only will you look and feel better about yourself, but your mouth will be much [...]
Posted in Jaw Pain, Popping and Clicking of Jaw, TMJ on Nov 9th, 2011
Jaws that pop and click when the mouth moves can lead to pain in the jaw, head and neck aches and difficulties when moving the mouth. Jaw clicking can be annoying, but it is indicating that a more serious problem, such as Temporomandibular Disorder (TMJ) could be occurring. Causes of Clicking Jaws The jaw operates [...]
Posted in Restorative Dentistry, TMJ on Oct 7th, 2011
People often suffer great pain when their teeth do not align correctly or if there is something wrong with the two joints in front of their ears that connect the lower jaw to the skull, known as TMJ joints. This is known as temporomandibular joint disorder. In most cases, people with this disorder endure migraines, [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Tek Scan, Tekscan Technology on Sep 20th, 2011
Tek scans, also known as T-scan, are making dentists more comfortable with their patients’ mouths. The T-scan is a sensor that is shaped like a ‘U’ and is inserted into a patient’s mouth. Once inserted, the patient bites down on the sensor, which then measures the force of the patients bite. The sensor also measures [...]