As you probably know, your smile can lead to a great first impression or a disappointing one. For this reason—along with a variety of others—Americans spend millions of dollars every year on teeth whitening. Unfortunately, if you don’t care for your smile well after it is whitened, you could quickly find yourself unhappy with your results again. Luckily, there are... read more »

Do you experience anxiety when you sit in a dental chair, open your mouth wide and say “Ahh”? Many people experience some fear of visiting the dentist, so you are not alone. Not only that, but there are procedures where your dentist will recommend sedation for you. Sedation dentistry uses medication to help you relax. Depending on your anxiety, you... read more »

Multiple extractions, such as those performed before getting a partial or complete denture, will often require surgical extraction. This is even more likely if advanced periodontal disease is the root cause that is requiring the extractions. Multiple extraction procedures are usually an outpatient procedure. They generally take longer than single extractions and they require sedation to help you be more... read more »