A good guide to wisdom teeth recommendations:
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/oral-care/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100233876>1=31029
Is a free dental visit for a new patient too good to be true? Believe it!
February 27, 2009
We call it a “look-see” appointment. If you are a new patient to our practice that is seeking a second opinion, need a treatment estimate, or just want to come talk about a specific dental concern but are not ready to commit to our office yet, we provide a free visit called a “look-see” appointment. This allows all parties involved to get acquainted with one another without making a commitment. It is our belief that the more informed you are about the state of your dental health, the better choices you’ll make on your daily habits and what type of treatment you choose to have performed. With digital x-rays and our intra-oral cameras, you’ll see exactly what we see! How nice is that!
(Read More)Restorative Dentistry and Replacement Teeth
February 9, 2009
Decayed, damaged, or missing teeth can mar your smile, decreasing your confidence and compromising your overall health. As experienced dentists, Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox offer a variety of restorative therapies and natural looking replacement teeth to renew dental vitality.
Composite resin fillings restore a tooth damaged by decay while letting you keep your all-white smile. When decay becomes severe or a tooth is cracked, a porcelain crown restores structural integrity and preserves beauty. We can mill your crown in about an hour with revolutionary CEREC in-office milling.
(Read More)Preventive Dentistry and Dental Cleanings are very important
February 5, 2009
Healthy teeth and gums are crucial for optimal oral health. Don’t let offenders like decay, gum disease, and oral cancer rob you of a fantastic smile. Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox can stop these smile-stealers with comprehensive general dental care.
(Read More)Invisalign
January 20, 2009
Orthodontics That Will Keep You Smiling
Do you dream about having a smile full of sparkling, straight teeth, but you just can’t imagine yourself wearing traditional metal braces? You’ve probably invested in a professional, mature image, and you shouldn’t have to look like a teenager to straighten your teeth. We agree. Now we can make your dreams come true.
Invisalign®, an orthodontic treatment approved by the FDA, is the virtually invisible method to straighten your teeth without conventional metal braces. With Invisalign®, a custom-molded set of transparent, removable aligners will progressively reposition your teeth. You can simply remove the aligners before eating, brushing, flossing, or special occasions. This technology is more comfortable and...(Read More)
Your Health Is Our Top Priority
January 18, 2009
The purpose of our practice is to put patient care first. We start every morning with a team meeting to discuss every patient that comes into our office that day. Your health history and dental record are reviewed as we prepare for your dental visit.
We also strive to use the best technology and materials available to assure that you receive the highest quality dental work.
Your comfort is also very important to us. Neck pillows, blankets and iPods are just a few of the amenities we provide to ensure you have a comfortable visit.
Our doctors are involved with many local, state and national dental organizations and attend courses regularly to keep up with the latest techniques and findings in...(Read More)
Composite Resin Fillings
January 5, 2009
Many people ignore tooth or mouth pain, thinking it will go away. The truth is, the discomfort and damage caused by dental decay only worsens if left untreated. To esthetically restore the health of teeth compromised by tooth decay, Drs. Cheng, Thorburn, Luk, and Cox use tooth-colored composite resin fillings.
(Read More)Vizilite Oral Cancer Screening
December 19, 2008
Vizilite
A Dental Visit Could Save Your Life Many people aren’t aware that oral cancer causes one American death every hour and has for 40 years. While other cancers are decreasing, oral cancer is still on the rise, up a projected 11% over last year. More than 30,000 people will be diagnosed this year, but only 57% will live more than 5 years. The key to survival is early diagnosis. In many cases, oral cancer is diagnosed when white lesions appear on the soft tissues in the mouth. By the time we can see these spots, it may be too late to save the patient. Recent advances have produced diagnostic tools that detect oral cancer before...(Read More)Dental Implants
December 4, 2008
A beautiful, comfortable, functional smile requires a full set of strong, healthy teeth. If you’ve lost one or more teeth to decay, trauma, or disease, our dentists can restore your quality of life with natural looking dental implants.
Many patients turn to dental implants because they seek a prosthetic tooth or teeth that look and feels like nature intended. Implants feature a prosthetic root and crown, so they mimic natural tooth structure. No adhesives or clasps are required, and you will never have to worry about mouth irritation or embarrassing slippage. Cared for properly, dental implants can last a lifetime.
(Read More)Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
December 4, 2008
Your smile affects how you feel about yourself. If you’re not happy with your front teeth, let us transform them with attractive, custom-made porcelain veneers.
Designed to completely cover flaws like chips, discoloration, or misalignments, veneers alter the appearance of teeth in the smile zone. Natural looking and long lasting, your custom veneers will rejuvenate your smile, increasing your confidence and enhancing your social and professional interactions, all in as few as three visits.
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