Welcome to the Patient Education Center. The information presented is intended to educate the general public on common dental topics. Many dental terms are commonly seen and heard in the print and broadcast media; as well as in our daily conversations. However, many people do not completely understand these dental terms unless they have had first hand experience with them at their dentist's office.

Cosmetic Dentistry
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Through advances in modern dental materials and techniques; the shape, color, and alignment of your teeth can be improved to give you the smile you've always wanted.

Sedation Dentistry
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Friendly, anxiety-free, respectful, caring, safe, comfortable treatment. One small pill helps you snooze through your dental care. Wake up with a beautiful smile!

The Smile Channel
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The television in our reception area is always tuned to the Smile Channel. This is continually updated DVD program that gives demonstrations on dental issues and is a means for you to ask us questions about what procedures are available.

Restoring Damaged Teeth
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Unfortunately, teeth damaged by decay or injury will not heal like most other tissues in the body. They require an artificial material to replace and restore the damaged tooth structure. Tooth colored fillings bonding, veneers, onlays, and crowns may be used.

Prevention
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And early detection are key in avoiding costly and complex dental treatment. Daily use of dental floss, at least twice daily toothbrushing, and regular recare visits with the hygienist are suggested.

Root Canal Therapy
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If a tooth's pulp (nerve and blood supply) become infected or inflamed, root canal treatment can save the tooth. The infection is removed and the tooth's pulp chamer is sealed to prevent recurrence.

Periodontal (Gum) Disease: (gingivitis, periodontitis)
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Is the major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because early periodontal disease is painless and shows few symptoms, patients are often unaware that there is a problem. Regular dental visits are imperative.

Dentures
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Many people believe that once they have dentures, they no longer need regular dental care because they don't have any teeth. Denture wearers require regular check ups and maintenance to ensure their health, comfort, and appearance.

Implants
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For people who have lost teeth, implants provide artificial teeth that look more natural and feel more secure. Implants can be used to replace a single missing tooth or support a bridge, full dentures or partial dentures.

Removal of Teeth
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The goal of modern dentistry is to prevent tooth loss; however, there are situations in which extraction is the only course of treatment.

High Tech Dentistry
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Learn how technology helps provide more effective treatment for certain dental conditions and increases your understanding of recommendations made by your dentist.

Intraoral Camera
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This educational tool lets both you and your doctor view your teeth and gums on a television monitor. Clearly see your own conditions, and therefore understand what treatment, if any, is needed.

SmileVision: (imaging)
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A digital camera captures a picture of you, and then a computer generated image is produced, showing the possible enhancements.

Tooth Whitening: (bleaching)
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For most patients, dentist supervised home whitening is an excellent choice. Customized trays are constructed and the whitening is done at home either during the day or at night while you sleep.