The health of your family is extremely important, but visiting multiple doctors and dentists isn’t always convenient. Between soccer games, school projects, and work, how does anyone find the time for regular dental cleanings and exams? When you have a family dentist, dental care for your entire family becomes much more feasible! Dentists like Dr. …
Benefits and Drawbacks of Same-Day Crowns
What would you do if you broke a tooth the day before your wedding or an important interview? Would your dentist be able to repair it in time? If she has the right technology, the answer is yes! Gone are the days when patients have to visit the dentist multiple times to have a dental …
What is an All-on-Four implant?
To understand All-on-4® dental implants, you must first understand what a single dental implant is. Dental implants are tiny, screw-like titanium rods that are inserted through the gums and into the jawbone. This implant serves the same purpose as the patient’s natural tooth root—anchoring the tooth into position. A crown is secured to the top …
Root Canals Explained
The inner portion of your teeth contains sensitive blood vessels, nerves, and other soft tissues that are susceptible to infection. If a bacterial infection reaches this area, the infection can quickly spread throughout the inner chamber. Root canal therapy allows one of our doctors to safely remove infected soft tissue before sealing your tooth to …
Auburn Dentist Answers: How can I reduce dental care costs?
Cavities, cracked teeth, gum disease, and tooth loss are problems that won’t go away without dental treatment. Going to the dentist can add up fast though, costing you time and money. In Auburn, general dentist Dr. Luminita Markham believes the more we know you, the better equipped you’ll be to keep your teeth healthy, for …
Dental Bone Grafting Surgery: What is it and how can it help me?
Dental bone grafting surgery is necessary for patients who want a dental implant placed and for patients who have lost jawbone mass because of a missing tooth, periodontal disease, or dental trauma. When tooth roots are connected to the jawbone, your jawbone health is secure. If a tooth is missing, dental implants can replace the …