Wisdom Teeth

by Pope | Wisdom Tooth

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. These teeth can be beneficial when healthy and properly aligned, but more often than not, they become misaligned and cause health problems. When wisdom teeth...

Prevent Teeth Crowding With Early Intervention

by Pope | Kids, Orthodontics

Orthopedic expansion or the use of a palatal expander can help widen the jaw allowing more space for the permanent teeth to come into the best position. I see this as early orthopedics more than orthodontics because we are helping to develop the jaw bone, not the...

FLUORIDE IS A CAVITY FIGHTER

by Pope | Cavity Prevention

Fluoride is crucial for children’s tooth paste for helping safeguard their teeth. It can also be needed for women and men with a receding gum lines and exposed roots. Fluoride is definitely a force field for teeth enamel. It’s actually a mineral that’s contained in...

Dental Implants Ideal For Missing Teeth

by Pope | Cosmetic Dentistry, Implants

Despite improvements in dental care, many people still suffer from tooth loss due to decay, gingivitis or injury. In the past, the only treatment for missing teeth was a bridge or denture. But today we have modern dental implants to replace a missing tooth’s...

Advanced Cleaning

by Pope | Dental Care

There are a variety of treatments for gum disease depending on the stage of disease, how you may have responded to earlier treatments and your overall health. Treatments range from nonsurgical therapies that control bacterial growth to surgery to restore supportive...