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Creating and Protecting Your Beautiful Smile
We live in an exciting time when it comes to modern dental procedures and technology. Virtually anyone today can shine a beautiful smile, thanks to technology and techniques that correct many common dental problems. The following infographic developed by Carrington.edu illustrates some of the most interesting and surprising findings about dental health. According to the…
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Your Health, Your Future, Your Choice
Start 2016 Off Right At the dawn of a New Year, millions of Americans resolve to make healthier choices and turn over a new leaf. Here at Pinnacle Center Dental Implants and Periodontics, we would like to encourage all of our patients to make 2016 their year to return to dental health. Whether it…
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Happy New Year from Pinnacle Center Dental Implants and Periodontics
Don’t let those teeth go another year without being cared for. Join with us to make 2016 the year that you start focusing on your oral health! We are encouraging all of our patients to make dental care part of their New Year’s resolutions. It might seem silly, but by taking the time to…
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A Crown Restoration
In the past, getting a crown was a lengthy procedure, involving weeks of waiting. The process of taking a cast of your tooth, sending it to an outside lab, waiting for them to complete the crown, getting it delivered to your dentist’s office, and finally having it placed in your mouth was a major inconvenience.…
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What is a Perioscope?
If you are suffering from gum disease, cleaning of the periodontal pockets—the space between your gums and your tooth roots—is essential to recovery. In a patient with gum disease, the periodontal pockets deepen and provide homes for harmful bacteria which infect the gum tissue and damage the teeth. In some cases, surgery has been the…
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The Effects of Tooth Loss
When most people lose a tooth, they start thinking about how it will affect their appearance. Unfortunately, most people imagine gap-toothed photos instead of life-altering bone loss. Believe it or not, if your teeth go missing and they aren’t replaced the right way, you might be left suffering with more negative consequences than you think.…
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A New Tooth Made To Order
In the past, getting a crown was a lengthy procedure, involving weeks of waiting. The process of taking a cast of your tooth, sending it to an outside lab, waiting for them to complete the crown, getting it delivered to your dentist’s office, and finally having it placed in your mouth was a major inconvenience.…
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Dental Procedures that Revitalize Your Teeth
There are several dental procedures that will revitalize your teeth. Many of these procedures are cosmetic dentistry, enhancements to your teeth that are done beyond preventative care. Cosmetic dentistry can enhance the appearance of your teeth. Certain procedures may involve bonding materials to your teeth or using a whitening procedure to help remove stains that…
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Anxious? Sedation Dentistry Works
It’s not uncommon for the word “dentist” to conjure up ideas of painful drilling or surgical procedures, or feelings of anxiety and stress. While it’s true that some of the procedures that correct serious oral health issues can be uncomfortable or unpleasant, that’s no longer a valid reason to avoid the dentist altogether. While regular and…
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What Is Gum Disease?
When you hear about or read about gum disease, several different terms are thrown around like plaque, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. Are these terms interchangeable? What do they all mean? More importantly, what do they mean for you? Gum disease is a broad term that describes the damage done to teeth, gums and bone tissue…
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