May 20, 2013 | The Office of The Palisades Dentists
For many patients, the idea of tooth extraction conjures up images of intense pain and a lengthy recovery, but advances in dentistry have made this procedure much less painful and complicated than in years past. Your dentist may have to extract a tooth if it is severely decayed, if it is not “coming in” properly, […]
Read MoreMay 13, 2013 | The Office of The Palisades Dentists
Sometimes patients lose teeth to injury or removal. In these cases, some patients are good candidates for dental implants. These implants serves as a substitute for the natural roots, and once a crown has been installed, or a bridge has been affixed, then the implant serves as a natural root. Generally speaking, if you are […]
Read MoreApril 08, 2013 | The Office of The Palisades Dentists
Traditional dentistry includes services that help patients prevent and treat tooth decay and to follow good oral hygiene practices. A cosmetic dentist provides patients with elective treatment that can enhance and improve their smile. Many patients seek the services of a cosmetic dentist for whitening or other procedures that will give them a more confident […]
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2013 | The Office of The Palisades Dentists
Wisdom teeth often emerge when patients are in their late teens to early twenties. If they are not aligned correctly, problems can arise. Crowding of adjacent teeth, nerves, or bone can result, or they can decay due to entrapped debris. If wisdom teeth only erupt, or “come in” partially, they can be trapped in the […]
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2013 | The Office of The Palisades Dentists
Toothaches can cause pain that is nearly unbearable. There are many causes for toothache, among them cavities, infection, and trauma to the tooth. Whatever the cause, toothaches occur when the pulp, or central part of the tooth where the nerves are, becomes inflamed. Toothaches are generally simple to diagnose and treat, and there are many […]
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