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Our office has prepared the following list of post-operative instructions for our patients. Bleeding Fold two 2×2 gauze pads and place over the extraction site (sites). Gently bite to apply pressure for 20 to 30 minutes. The pad should be thick enough that the front teeth do not touch. This is the best way to […]

We often have questions about pre-operative instructions. Our office has prepared the following list of instructions for our patients. 1. If you have morning surgery, do not eat or drink anything after mid-night the night before. 2. If you have afternoon surgery, do not eat or drink anything for 8 hours before surgery. 3. A […]

Dental technology has come a long way in recent years. If you have a new cavity that requires a filling, there is “”new”” air abrasive equipment which replaces the drill for removing decay. It is quick, silent and in most cases you do not need a shot of anesthetic because there is no heat or […]

• Prevention: regular appointments give the dental team the opportunity to anticipate any problems and make sure the patient is doing their best to maintain his/her dental health. • Minimal intervention: coming in regularly enables the dentist to catch any problems while they are still small and avoid major treatment. • New advances: dentistry is […]

You have just experienced one of a number of common misunderstandings we see in dentistry today. Terminology used in dentistry is not 100% uniform throughout our profession. Both dentists were probably “correct”. The word “cap” as used in dentistry by different dentists can refer to a number of different things. A pulp cap refers to […]