Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Community Involvement In Columbia, SC At Total Dental Care, we recognize that we couldn’t provide excellent dental services without the community of Columbia, SC. That is why we try to give back to the community that has given so much to us over the years. The ways that we contribute to the community include volunteering at a free children’s dental clinic in Richland and Lexington for the past 25 years. Dr. Forbes also founded the Columbia Charitable Foundation, and we participate in the Toys…

Veneers are conservative cosmetic dentistry. Our ultra thin, porcelain veneers are designed to slide on top of your real teeth and require very little surface preparation. Other procedures that change the appearance of a tooth can involve grinding down a good deal of the tooth’s surface. Veneers strengthen worn teeth. This is especially important for older dental patients whose teeth are worn down from use. In general, porcelain veneers can also strengthen and protect the front of the…

Does Your Child Have a Teeth Clenching Problem? Learn How To Fix it Teeth clenching has the potential to damage a child’s teeth, but it can also cause jaw pain and migraines. When your child is suffering from this problem, your dentist may recommend a nociceptive trigeminal inhibition device, often referred to as an NTI device. The device suppresses tension in the jaw, and prevents teeth clenching from occurring. Here is what you need to know about NTI devices, and how they can help. Signs of…

Just because you’ve lost a tooth or two doesn’t mean they can’t be replaced. Dr. Douglas Chang, DDS, and the experienced staff at Dentaworks Hawaii in Honolulu specialize in helping patients maintain beautiful and healthy smiles, and some of the ways they do so is through dental implants, fixed bridges, or dentures for missing teeth. Fixed bridges fill the gap of a missing tooth by placing crowns on its companion teeth and adding a false tooth between them. Dentures are removable appliances made…

Our Sandy Team Are you ready for a pleasant, stress-free dental care experience? Whether you are looking for a family dentist or an emergency dentist, our Sandy, UT, team is committed to making your visit the best ever. We take care to schedule appointments with your time restraints in mind; you’ll never experience a long wait in our office. Our dentists are also here to answer all your questions and address any concerns you may have before we start your check-up or procedure. Dr. Curtis, Dr.…

Endodontist Can Help You with Root Canal Treatment #RootCanalTreatment is required for all those patients who have an injured nerve that probably results in losing a tooth. This therapy helps in saving your smile and prevents further tooth decay. When you suffer from bad or diseased nerve then you need an Endodontist. An Endodontist performs Root Canal treatment that is a process of removing damaged tissue present in the middle of the tooth. The space is then cleaned and filled with the white…

dedicated to helping you restore the natural beauty of your smile while educating you about the different procedures necessary so you can make an informed decision. General Dentistry: The First Line of Defense A healthy smile starts at home with good oral hygiene and a general dentist picks up where the toothbrush and floss leave off. They examine the whole mouth for signs of potential problems, either with the mouth itself or indicators of possible health issues elsewhere. When problems are…

I currently work as an Executive Assistant and Human Resources Manager at a dental office Northern Nevada. It is a family owned practice and consists of sixty employees, including nine dentists and twelve hygienists. The practice was started by our owners’ father and then was bought in the early 2000s by our current owners, his sons. The objective of our practice is to treat patients with the highest level of care while using state of the art technology to improve the level of dentistry. Our…

What To Do About Your Damaged Tooth Damaging a tooth can happen to anyone, and when it does, you’ll have to take care of it immediately. It could be something as simple as a filling that came out, or a tooth that has cracked in half. Thankfully, there are options for fixing a tooth that has become damaged. These tips should help you get through it. Get Out Your Emergency Dental Kit Chances are that your tooth will become damaged at a time when your dentist is closed or they are too busy to see…

directly with patients with the supervision of a licensed dentist. Admission into dental school is competitive, but the field offers three general degrees such as Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM), and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). All three of these titles are for general dentists and one is not superior to the other, however, I plan to acquire…