Cardiology

Periodontal disease is associated with heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other systemic diseases. It is also the primary cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease is seen when someone develops inflammation of the gums, attachment loss, and loss of bone around the tooth creating “pocket” areas. We initially treat periodontal disease [...]

If a tooth is beyond repair, you will need to look into tooth extractions. This means that it cannot be saved through a root canal or crown or filling. A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth. We always discuss your options for replacement prior to removal. Common [...]

If a tooth has severe tooth decay or if you have a dental infection, a root canal is sometimes needed. A root canal is done with local anesthetic. We clean out where the pulp and nerve of a tooth are and fill it with a dental material called gutta [...]