We've gathered information on common dental topics. Click below to view.

• Bite Splint
• Bonding
• Bruxism
• Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
• Fixed Partial Denture
• Impacted Tooth
• Malocclusion
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Removable Partial Denture
• Sleep Apnea
• Scaling & Root Planing
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ/TMD)
• Veneer

Bite Splint - An appliance, sometimes worn only at night, to protect teeth and allow the jaw to relax.
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Bonding - A composite resin that changes the appearance (shape or color) of a tooth.
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Bruxism - Grinding or clenching of the teeth, either while asleep or awake.
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Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) - Decreased salivary secretion, which can create a burning sensation in the mouth.
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Fixed Partial Denture - Replacement of one or more missing teeth, cemented into place.
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Impacted Tooth - A tooth that has not fully erupted, but is against tooth, bone or soft tissue and is unlikely to completely erupt.
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Malocclusion - Improper alignment of teeth.
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Orthognathic Surgery - Surgery done to correct abnormalities of the jaw bone.
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Removable Partial Denture - Replacement of one or more teeth that can be removed from the mouth.
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Sleep Apnea - A sleep disorder where breathing stops for periods of time.
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Scaling & Root Planing - Cleaning teeth above and below the gum line to remove calculus and plaque.
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ/TMD) - Abnormal functioning of the hinge between the base of the skull and the jaw.
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Veneer - A thin layer of material, usually composite, porcelain, ceramic or acrylic resin, that is attached to the tooth to improve appearance.
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Some information drawn from the American Dental Association.