Patient Education

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• Amalgam Filling Seperation
  Amalgam filling material includes equal parts of elemental mercury and an alloy powder mostly composed of silver, tin and copper.
• Athletic guards
  The dental profession unanimously supports the use of mouthguards in a variety of sports activities...
• Bite Adjustments
  Helping your teeth line up so that they fit together properly.
• Bite Guard
  Are you waking up in the morning with a sore jaw, achy teeth, or even a headache?
• Bone Grafting
  A term used when referring to the prevention or treatment of bone loss, a common occurrence, following a tooth extraction...
• Dental Bonding
  Bonding is a composite resin applied to a tooth to change its shape and/or color...
• Dental Bridges
  Bridges are fixed or removable prosthetic replacements that span a space where one or more teeth are missing...
• Dental Crown
  Dental Crowns provide a great way to regain the strength and natural beauty of your teeth.
• Dental Hygiene
  Dental hygiene is the state of your personal oral healthcare...
• Dental Implant Surgery and Restoration
  Dental implants replace a missing tooth permanently...
• Dentures – Full & Partials
  Dentures are artificial and removable replacements for missing teeth...
• Extraction
  An extraction is the process of removing a tooth or tooth parts....
• Fillings
  Fillings help relieve the pain and discomfort caused by cavities...
• Fluoride
  Fluoride and Tooth Decay
• Gold and Porcelain Inlays
  Inlays provide a way to maintain the structural integrity of your tooth...
• Local Anesthesia
  In dental procedures, local anesthesia is a very effective alternative.
• Periodontal Care
  Periodontal care is the term used to describe the practice of taking care of your gums.
• Post Operative Care: Crowns
  Do not chew hard or sticky foods on the restoration for 24 hours...
• Post Operative Care: Dental Implants or Bone Graft Surgery
  On the day of surgery, do not rinse, spit or drink through a straw...
• Post Operative Care: Dentures / Partials
  Sore Spots: Usually, your mouth will have a few “sore spots” after wearing the denture/partial for 24 hours...
• Post Operative Care: Root Canal
  Pain may persist for the first few days after the treatment. Pain relief medication can be taken if necessary...
• Post Operative Care: Scaling and Root Planning
  Teeth sensitivity and slight discomfort of the gums are common symptoms during the first few days after scaling. Avoid sour tasting food and extremely cold or hot food during this period...
• Post Operative Care: Tooth Extraction
  Firmly bite the gauze placed over the wound for one hour (1/2 hour for a baby tooth) to help the bleeding stop. If bleeding persists, change to a new gauze and continue biting firmly for another 1/2 to one hour or until the bleeding stops...
• Post Operative Care: Veneers
  Plastic temporary restorations will serve you for a short time while permanent veneers are made out of the finest materials and techniques available today...
• Root canal / Root canal therapy
  A Root Canal Can Save a Badly Decayed or Infected Tooth
• Sealants
  A coating put over the tooth to help avoid cavities...
• Sedation Dentistry
  Dr Abraham offers a variety of forms of sedation dentistry...
• Tooth Whitening
  Professional tooth whitening can help improve your smile...
• Veneers
  If you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, veneers may be a good option...