What in the world are Tori? Maxillary (upper jaw) and mandibular (lower jaw) tori are densely mineralized bone that can protrude inward (from the maxilla) or towards the tongue (from the mandibular), also known as, a bony growth. In the photo above, it is seen that the torus is from the midline of the hard…
Implant Facts and Stories
Have some questions or looking for some patient stories about dental implants? Look no further! You are about in embark on a journey that will give you the happiness and confidence you have been yearning for and you’ve just taken the first steps and we will be with you every step of the way. So…
Yikes! How do I get rid of this bad breath?
Everyone knows somebody with chronic bad breath. Most people might immediately assume they just don’t brush their teeth regularly, which may be the case, but bad breath can actually come from a variety of issues. Here is a short video from the ADA on associated issues with bad breath. While one may assume it may…
Implants: To Have or Not to Have Part 1
As of recent, conventional implants and mini implants have become extremely popular in the dental world. As prices drop, some insurances start to cover partial costs of implants and the general population becomes more well-versed on the topic has given rise to more people asking: What’s the deal with implants? In this article, we’ll speak…
CEREC – Crowns of the Future, Today
One of the exciting components of dentistry is the ever evolving technology changing the field for the better. Enter CEREC, a revolutionary way to design, mill and place a crown. CEREC is a CAD/CAM program that takes intra-oral pictures of a patients mouth (in place of messy impression material), takes these 3D images of your…