Wait – Don’t Pull That Tooth Yet!

Does your tooth really need pulling? You may want a second opinion. Some candidates for tooth extraction have visited my office and we were able to save the tooth using guided tissue regeneration (GTR), or just scaling. GTR enables bone to regrow around an endangered tooth. In the process, the root is cleaned and infected tissues [...]

Continue reading...

Restore a Healthy Smile with Dental Implants

If lack of care or trauma has resulted in tooth loss, patients can take comfort in knowing options exist for them. Providing there is enough bone, implants can replace missing teeth. An ideal solution for people who have a missing tooth or teeth, dental implants replace both the tooth and the root. Versatile, strong and [...]

Continue reading...

Don’t Be Embarrassed By Missing Teeth

Kitsie Hendrix D.D.S. The first thing most people notice about others is their smile. That is perhaps the greatest reason dental care is so important. What you may not know, however, is that even if you do everything right, you can still develop periodontal disease—the primary reason for adult tooth loss.

Continue reading...