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Diabetes

People with diabetes, especially whose blood sugar levels are poorly controlled, are more likely to get gum infection (periodontitis). Gum infection destroys the bone and ligament, which hold the teeth in place, resulting in tooth loss if not treated.
Dental Implants

Dental implants are the permanent replacment of missing teeth with artificial teeth or dentures that are attached to metal anchors, usually made of titanium, and have been surgically inserted inside the jawbone.


Digital X-Rays

It is a system that sends images of the patient's teeth to a computer monitor, while the patient is still sitting in the dental chair, by placing a small sensor in the patient's mouth. The sensor will read the x-ray beam and record it as an image on the computer.


Air Abrasion

Air abrasion technology is the use of a high pressure spray of aluminum oxide, which cuts through the tooth structure and removes decay, old white filings and prepares the tooth for the dental sealant.


General Anesthesia

General anesthesia is way of effectively sedate a patient “unconsciousness” to complete dental treatment.
Crown And Bridges

A crown, also called a 'cap,' is a tooth-like restoration that is placed over a prepared existing tooth to restore the function, contour, appearance and strengthens the damaged tooth. Crowns serve to support the tooth when there is no longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a filling.


Snoring

Snoring is a common problem that people might not be aware of. It can defined as a loud breathing sound during sleep that is caused by the vibration of the soft palate (the soft part of the roof of the mouth).
Headgear

Headgear is an orthodontic appliance that will create a polling or pushing force on the upper jaw and teeth to guide them into position.


Bulimia

Bulimia is a an eating disorder involving episodes of binge eating (rapid consumption of food), followed by episodes of purging, which can involve vomiting, abusing laxatives and/or diuretics, exercising compulsively and/or fasting.
CAD CAM

Cad / cam is a computerized tool that will allow the dentist to custom-fabricate tooth colored restoration in the dental office and cement it, in one appointment.


 
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