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Cutting Edge Dental Implants
Contributed by Dr. Michael Kirk, DDS In our past articles, we have highlighted the recent advancements in dental technology and patient comfort. In this article, we will demonstrate how these techniques facilitate dental implant treatment. With the full arsenal of...
An Introduction to Sedation Dentistry
Contributed by Michael Kirk, DDS On September 30, 1846, a man in Boston named William T.G. Morton single-handedly changed the course of medical and dental history. Dr. Morton was a dentist and laid the groundwork for sedation and anesthesia by performing a painless...
How to keep your dental costs low AND save your teeth!
Floss. Brush. Keep your maintenance appointments. Act on dental issues as they arise. In the long run, these simple acts can save you money and teeth! I have been a hygienist for almost 40 years. It has been an honor to have the trust of so many exceptional people...
Flossing is a Small Habit with a Long-Term Payoff
At Restore Dental Arts, we spend a lot of time talking about what happens outside the dental chair. What you do at home, day after day, has a real impact on your oral health over time. Flossing is a good example. It takes just a few minutes, but those minutes help...
Oral Cancer Screenings: What Your Dentist Looks For
Oral cancer screenings are an important part of dental care, and Restore Dental Arts does not charge an additional fee for oral cancer screenings during routine exams. During your checkup at Restore Dental Arts, your dentist examines the tissues in and around your...
Dr. Weber Receives Fellowship Award
MICHIGAN CITY — The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has announced that David Weber, DDS, of Michigan City received the Fellowship Award during the AGD’s convocation ceremony, a commencement celebration that recognizes AGD member’s commitment to excellence in dental...
Dental Implants: A Long-Term Solution for Missing Teeth
Missing a tooth affects more than your smile. It can change how you chew, speak, and feel about your appearance. Dental implants offer a way to replace missing teeth with restorations designed to look, feel, and function much like natural teeth. A dental implant...
CBCT: How 3D Imaging Helps Plan Dental Implants
Sometimes a traditional dental X-ray doesn't tell the whole story. At Restore Dental Arts, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) gives our doctors a three-dimensional view of the teeth, jawbone, nerves, and surrounding structures when additional detail is needed to...
The Progression of Tooth Decay
Does tooth decay go away on its own? In its earliest stages, weakened enamel can sometimes repair itself through remineralization. But once a cavity has formed, it generally requires professional treatment. That's why catching decay early can make such a difference....
CEREC Same-Day Crowns: A Modern Approach to Restoring Your Tooth
Getting a dental crown doesn't always have to mean wearing a temporary crown for a couple of weeks and returning for another appointment. With CEREC technology, many crowns can be designed, created, and placed in a single visit. At Restore Dental Arts, we use digital...