A crown is a cover or cap that dentists use to cover a tooth that may have a cavity that is too large to fill, decay of the tooth, or a tooth that is cracked, worn down, or otherwise weakened. Our dental team will prepare the tooth and take a digital impression of the tooth. A temporary crown is placed …
What are the steps to getting dental implants?
The dental implant process requires patience. It’s usually a 3 step process starting with placement of the dental implant(s), healing of the dental implant(s), and restoring the dental implant with a crown. Every patient is different so there are no hard and fast rules in terms of how long the whole process takes. But usually for a single tooth implant …
6 questions to ask your dentist before a procedure
When you meet with Dr. Mohammed Erakat about a procedure we want to make sure you have all the information you need. Sometimes it is difficult to know what to ask because, well, we only know what we know. The more information you can arm yourself with, the better your overall experience will be. Here are some important questions to …
What to expect from an appointment using dental cone beam computed tomography
X-ray technology has come a long way. We can now view your jaw bone in 3 dimensions with our Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). You do not need any preparation before coming in. The procedure is painless and non-invasive. The CT will rotate 360 around your head capturing the images required by our doctor(s). Depending on the technology, you will …
We recommend sealants on all permanent molars for your school-age kids. Your back molars are rough, uneven and a favorite place for leftover food and cavity-causing bacteria to hide. Brushing and flossing are the best ways to ways to help prevent cavities. There is another safety net to help keep those teeth clean. It’s called a sealant, and it is …
What is the benefit of Full-Arch dentistry versus wearing a denture?
An unsecured denture can move around while chewing, here’s how dental implants can transform your life. Dental implants can secure your denture and help prevent jawbone resorption and maintain facial structure, rather than accelerating the resorption process as dentures do. A full-arch means exactly that, the patient receives an appliance for the upper or lower arch. A full-arch with dental …
What is digital dentistry and how does it benefit patients?
Over the last several years you have been hearing the terms digital workflows and digital dentistry. Let’s dig in to what this means. X-rays are used to collect data to tell us what is going on in the oral cavity. Newer technology called digital dentistry uses an intraoral scanner (wand) and gives us real time data. These scanning devices increase …
What’s the deal with the high price of dental implants?
First of all the dental implant procedure is not a “one and done” type of procedure. You can expect to see our dental office several times before the procedure is completed. Treatment planning your case includes a 3 dimensional x-ray which allows us to properly diagnose the condition of your teeth, gums, and jawbone to determine if you are a …
What is Dentophobia? Dentophobia is a condition in which an individual is genuinely fearful or anxious regarding dental treatment. Dental anxiety can come from a multitude of origins–perhaps a traumatic experience, a family member that shared a bad experience or a lack of feeling in control or lack of education in a specific environment. As dental healthcare professionals our goal …
What is Gum Reshaping?
A healthy and attractive smile might begin with your pearly whites, but it also requires a harmonious relationship between your teeth, gums, and lips. If you want to build confidence through a more beautiful smile, you might look into a cosmetic procedure like gum reshaping. Gum reshaping, also known as gum contouring, involves changing the shape of your gums to …