Orthodontic Glossary Our orthodontic glossary is a definition of terms used on our website and in dentistry and orthodontics. Please click on a link below to go directly to that section of the glossary. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Alveolar bone The jaw bone that

Orthodontic Treatment for Children  Early correction and treatment of misaligned teeth ensure your child’s dental health will be addressed at an early age. According to the American Dental Association, a child should visit an orthodontist by the time he or she is seven years old. Our comprehensive

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Pericoronitis Pericoronitis is a common problem that occurs around a partially impacted lower wisdom tooth.  The literal definition of pericoronitis is inflammation around the crown. A piece of gum tissue appears over the biting surface of the tooth, which is very difficult to clean. Debris collects

Perio Plastic Surgery Many of the procedures involving the gum and bone can be considered plastic surgery. Perio plastic surgery can improve many different situations such as: Gummy smiles - when an abnormal amount of gum tissue shows when someone smiles. This is usually corrected with crown lengthening. Uneven

Perio Protect® Gum Disease Treatment Alternatives Non Surgical Intervention - Perio Protect More than 75% of U.S. adults over 35 have some form of gum, or periodontal disease. Many of those with the beginning stages of this disease are unaware of it. The most severe form of gum disease is known

Our periodontal gallery contains images of the types of cases that might necessitate periodontal treatment. The purpose of this gallery is to display the types of results that can be achieved through periodontal surgery. PreviousNextCase   of   Periodontal Gallery Case   This

Pola's Advanced Tooth Whitening System works quickly to give you a whiter, brighter smile. With a variety of choices, you can decide to whiten your teeth in the office, during the day, at night, with custom fitted trays from your dental professional, or with a simple paint-on system to rev up already

Do not eat for at least 2 hours or until the anesthesia has worn off. Temporary: Temporaries are acrylic or composite veneers that are placed on the prepared teeth for protection during the time the porcelain veneers are constructed in the lab. A temporary serves several important purposes: it protects

Post Op Care of Extractions The treatment of extractions can be quite a painful experience for your child if not handled properly. The following information is to help you learn how to improve your child's recovery. Bleeding Once the extractions are done, the bleeding will gradually decrease. The