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Is My Canker Sore Contagious?

Canker sores are small white ulcers (or lesions) usually found inside of the mouth, on tongues, cheeks, lips and around the gum line.  They are also surrounded by an area of redness.  To date, there is no known reason why canker sores appear and scientists have deemed...

Cosmetic Dentistry… Vanity Insanity?

Pending on the treatment you're electing to have, cosmetic dentistry may actually be beneficial to your overall oral health! Clear braces (Invisalign) is an excellent example of this.  Many of our patients come to us wanting straighter teeth for aesthetic reasons;...

Instructions for Dental Infections

An infection (or abscess) tooth can start out small, but quickly grow quite severe, even requiring hospitalization, if not attended to properly.  If you've recently seen your dentist for an dental emergency, that resulted with the diagnosis being infection, it's very...

How do I maintain my new dental implant?

Q:  How do I maintain my new dental implant? A:  These "new teeth" are maintained in much the same way as your natural teeth.  Regular brushing, flossing and keeping your scheduled check-ups are imperative to ensure the long-term success of your implant.  Before you...

Dental Implant Consultations

We've had many people ask us about dental implants lately! The procedure, the cost, insurance coverage, the length of time it take to complete a case, and if we offer treatment in a day cases. Dr. Mark and our office can address all of your questions, help outline...