Bruxism or teeth grinding affects all different age groups. Tooth wear can be so destructive that it can cause muscle and joint disturbances of the jaw. In some cases even lead to tooth fracture and loss of the tooth or teeth. There are a few different options for these patients… Read More…
Dental trauma is very common in patients of all ages. Various forms of trauma include car accident, fall off a bicycle, trip on a sidewalk etc.. If the tooth or teeth that are traumatized are beyond repair then they must be extracted. The big concern after the tooth is extracted… Read More…
At Carnazza Dental we are very passionate about dentistry and the care of our patients. It goes without saying that we are like one big happy family in our practice. There are a few select and special patients that have placed great trust and confidence in our ability to reconstruct… Read More…
Dental implants have changed how we as dentists replace and restore teeth. We can sometimes even extract a tooth and place an implant in at the same time. If the implant is stable enough in the bone we can even load it will a temporary prosthesis. This is called immediate… Read More…
Our teeth tend to discolor over time due to our diet or lifestyle. More specifically if someone is a smoker or coffee dinker they are more likely to have discolored teeth. Also, as people age their teeth will discolor too. Whitening your teeth is one of the fastest and most… Read More…
Neuromuscular dentistry refers to the treatment of the bite or occlusion to help stabilize the muscles of mastication. If someone has an unstable bite this can lead to headaches , facial pain, and even possible tooth loss. Most people are unaware if their bite is not in proper alignment even… Read More…
Each year in the US alone, almost 50,000 individuals are newly diagnosed with oral cancer. Oral cancer is the largest group of those cancers which fall into the head and neck category. Other cancers in the head and neck include thyroid and larynx cancers., they are not included in this… Read More…
When planning large cosmetic cases we pay meticulous attention to not only the patient’s teeth, but also, the gums the lips and the bite. All this information allows us to design the custom smile for our patient that will transform their smile. With the help of our talented ceramist a… Read More…
Tetracycline has been on the market for over 60 years and is used in the treatment of many gram negative and gram positive infections; it causes permanent staining of the teeth if used in children less than the age of 8. Tooth staining/discoloration with tetracycline is influenced by the dosage used,… Read More…
Dentistry has evolved over the past twenty years with the introduction of more natural porcelains and durable bonding cements. This allows us to deliver high quality restorations that are life like and extremely aesthetic. Porcelain veneers are hand made restorations that require minimal tooth preparation and are bonded in place…. Read More…
