Dental info by Dr. Johnson
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There are a variety of treatments for gum disease depending on the stage of disease, how you may have responded to earlier treatments and your overall health. Treatments range from nonsurgical therapies that control bacterial growth to surgery to restore supportive...
Dental Implants
Despite improvements in dental care, many people still suffer from tooth loss due to decay, gingivitis or injury. In the past, the only treatment for missing teeth was a bridge or denture. But today we have modern dental implants to replace a missing tooth’s root and...
Dental Crown
A crown is used to cover or “cap” a damaged or broken down tooth. Crowns strengthen a compromised tooth increasing the lifespan of the tooth and preventing further breakdown and eventual loss. A crown can also be used to improve a tooth’s appearance, shape or...
Benefits of Dental Implants
Modern Dental Implants give hope of a normal life to people with missing teeth Implants provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function just like natural teeth. With dental implants people can eat practically without being bothered by seeds,...
Tonsils And Adenoids
Another area of concern among young patients is tonsils and adenoids. They’re lymphatic tissue in the back of the mouth and throat. They are there primarily to help fight infection when we are young. Nevertheless they can be a problem if they become distended or get...
Tooth Crowding Of The Upper Jaw
Tooth crowding and narrowness of the upper jaw is amongst the most common types of malocclusion and results in a misalignment of the upper and lower teeth. This leads to the lower jaw being trapped back and not allowing it to grow to its full and proper position, that...
Prevent Teeth Crowding With Early Intervention
Orthopedic expansion or the use of a palatal expander can help widen the jaw allowing more space for the permanent teeth to come into the best position. I see this as early orthopedics more than orthodontics because we are helping to develop the jaw bone, not the...
Orthodontics
If your child has crooked teeth or a misaligned jaw, it's time for an orthodontic screening. Braces are still the primary means for straightening teeth and correcting misaligned bites in children. But braces are no longer the mouth full of shiny metal you...