Countless patients have visited our office seeking cosmetic solutions to the silver amalgam fillings they have had for years. As the public becomes more aware of the cosmetic dentistry options available to them such as with tooth-colored fillings more and more people are seeking this treatment. We are able to replace old amalgam fillings with new white fillings that are matched for shade and fit. Additionally new restorations are made using minimally invasive techniques that preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible.

Most people probably think of saliva as the spit-like substance in the mouth that helps them to break down foods and maintain their mouths moisture levels. While these are certainly true and interesting aspects of the fluid there is more to saliva including important dental aspects as well as research that is using saliva to detect diseases in a more timely, efficient and safer manner. In fact, saliva may one day replace blood samples which is big news for scientists and doctors who see the potential of saliva screenings to save lives.

Many Americans grind their teeth while they sleep but are unaware of the potential hazards of doing so.  In addition to being an annoyance to your sleeping companion grinding your teeth can have negative effects on your health.  For starters, most people who grind their teeth suffer from jaw pain when they wake up in the morning.  Chronic grinding can eventually lead to problems with the TMJ and can led to the next problem; headaches.