The importance of taking care of your teeth can never be overstated. This is especially true when you consider how many individuals today are afflicted by and suffering with different stages of periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, it is well documented that more people have lost teeth due to periodontal disease than tooth decay. Ironically, […]
Many individuals today have some degree of periodontal disease despite the fact that they may not even realize it or see any recognizable symptoms. During your initial consultation at with your dentist at Community Dental Group, they will discuss your oral health in detail after performing a routine examination. During the exam, there are certain […]
Endodontic therapy is more commonly known as “root canal” therapy and involves a series of treatments that eliminates infected tooth pulp. As a result, this procedure enables the decontaminated tooth to be protected against any future microbial infection. Unfortunately, as effective as this procedure can be, root canal therapy characteristically gets a bad rap. It […]
Many individuals have a fear of visiting the dentist, especially if they have to undergo certain procedures such as endodontic therapy or a root canal as it is more commonly called. There are several things you can do to decrease the pain and discomfort that you experience and to speed up the recovery period. The […]
Periodontal disease refers to a group of diseases that affects the alveolar bone, cementum, gingiva, and periodontal ligament, or simply, the periodontal tissues. It is taken from the two Greek words “peri” (around) and “odontos” (the tooth/teeth). Basically, periodontal disease means infections that affect the different structures surrounding the teeth. Ironically, we would be very […]
It has been said that people form value judgments of others within 10 to 20 seconds of meeting them for the first time. This is especially true where the condition of your smile is concerned. When you smile, you immediately create a subconscious, visual impact on any individual that you meet. Furthermore, the brighter your […]
Professional tooth whitening is one of the more cost-effective cosmetic dental procedures for restoring your natural smile. When your teeth are discolored or stained and you are hesitant about smiling, it can adversely affect your self-esteem and leave a bad first impression when meeting someone for the first time. At Community Dental Group, we have […]
Tooth bonding is oftentimes referred to as cosmetic or dental bonding. It is a specific dental procedure that helps to improve the appearance of your teeth and is considerably more cost-effective than crowns and porcelain veneers. Furthermore it has a high success rate and very impressive results. The dentists at Community Dental Group are not […]
Knowing what to expect prior to, during, and after oral surgery can reduce the length of time that it takes you to heal and recuperate. Oral surgery is may be performed as an out-patient procedure at Community Dental Group and requires either general or local anesthesia based on the complexity of the procedure you are […]
Dental implants have long been recognized as the best option for replacing broken and missing teeth or supporting dental prosthetics such as bridges, crowns, and dentures. So if you have been thinking about getting dental implants, it is important that you have a good understanding of them and including the benefits and costs that are […]