Xerostomia: Dry Mouth Syndrome

Xerostomia (dry mouth) is not a condition everyone should expect. You may notice it as you age due to a change in hormones, medic…

Porcelain Inlays and Onlays

Porcelain When a tooth has been moderately to extensively destroyed by decay, previous drilling, or fracture but there is still s…

Prevention of Decay

Dental Decay Dental caries (decay) is a bacterial infection, first of the enamel, then of the dentin of the tooth. The tradition …

Sealants and Fluoride: Benefit to Adult Patients

Dental decay can develop at any time, regardless of a person’s age. A change in diet, change in lifestyle, change in oral self-ca…

Implants, Crowns, and Bridges vs. Natural Teeth

Nothing can replace the natural teeth you were born with for chewing and function. However, very few people go through life witho…