Posts Tagged ‘treatment’
What to Expect with a Smile Makeover
A confident smile can have a transformative impact on your appearance and self-esteem. If you are considering cosmetic dental procedures, a smile makeover can be an excellent option to achieve the smile of your dreams. But what does a smile makeover entail and what can you expect throughout the process? Here are some things to…
Read MoreWhy Consider Professional Teeth Whitening Services?
A bright and confident smile is something that everyone desires. However, many factors can contribute to stained or discolored teeth, including age, diet, lifestyle habits, and certain medications. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers a variety of teeth whitening services that can help to restore a bright, beautiful smile. At Cape Dental Care, we offer professional teeth…
Read MoreShould You Consider Invisalign Instead of Braces?
Have you been thinking about straightening your teeth? Traditional metal braces have been the most common option for many years. Invisalign, however, has been gaining popularity as an alternative. Invisalign offers numerous benefits over traditional braces, making it a great choice for those looking to achieve better oral health. Let’s explore a few of those…
Read MoreCURE For Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Cure for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?! Mighty big words for an ailment that inflicts millions of people around the world today and with millions more being diagnosed every year. If you read my blog posted a few years ago on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the other on AM re-positioners then you have the history of how…
Read MoreSinusitis and the Dental Office
Practically every week of the year at Cape Dental Care we will have someone come in with a toothache that ends up being diagnosed sinusitis. Their symptoms include: Sore upper posterior teeth (percussion, usually more than one) Feeling sensitive/swollen to the touch on their cheek Headaches Stuffy nose (runny nose, possibly green or yellow…
Read MoreDental Fluoride: Savior or Poison?
Savior or poison? The answer is both! Living through 25+ years of treating patients with fluoride, I have heard it all. A large majority of my patient do not give having fluoride a second thought. It is simply something you need to have to maintain a healthy dentition. However, there is a small minority of…
Read MoreTooth Subluxation Case Study
This 61 y/o/w/f has been a long time patient at our office. She has become more incoherent over the past few years and is under psychiatric care. She made an appointment at our office for a loose tooth after an emergency room visit, but no showed. A week later she presents to our office looking like this:…
Read MoreTekScan
This is a piece of dental equipment that I cannot believe every dentist is not required to own. It is a very accurate sensor that fits inside the mouth and is used to make a movie of how you put your teeth together. It was invented in the 1980’s for dentistry, but never caught on…
Read MoreJoint Vibration Analysis for TMJ and Myofacial Pain
As part of every dental exam the Cape Dental Doctors palpate the face and TMJ’s to see if there is any clicks or pops associated with opening and closing the mouth. Occasionally, a patient will have clicks and/or pops during the examination. Thankfully, most clicks and pops have been happening for years and are not…
Read MoreThe Pregnant Dental Patient
Nine Months! Then they make you take it home with you! Yeah, I know there’s a little more to it than that. A whole lot more. We actually break pregnancy down into pre-conception and three distinctive trimesters: Pre-conception: Stop smoking Stop drinking Stop waiting! Seriously, if you are thinking of or trying to conceive you…
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