Dental Conditions we Treat
Cavities
A cavity, caries, or tooth decay, is the damage that occurs to tooth enamel over time that is one of the most common and preventable chronic conditions seen in children.
Cleft Lip and/or Palate
A cleft lip and/or palate is characterized by the presence of a gap (split) in the lip and/or palate seen at birth when the tissues of the lip and/or palate don't come together at all, or come together only part of the way.
Dentoalveolar Infections
When bacteria enters a tooth causing a localized infection in or around the tooth, or if the infection spreads from the tooth to cause deep infections in the neck, it’s known as a dentoalveolar infection.
Malocclusion
Malocclusion is the medical term for when the upper teeth of the jaw are not properly aligned with the lower jaw teeth.
Nursing Bottle Caries
The tooth decay that occurs in infants and very young children is often referred to as “baby bottle tooth decay”.
Odontogenic Tumors
Odontogenic tumor is the medical term for a growth or cyst that affects the jaw.
Periodontal Diseases
Periodontal disease is the medical term for gum disease.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
The temporomandibular joint is the area where the lower jaw connects to the base of the skull. It’s surrounded by muscles and ligaments all of which have to work well together. Any condition that impacts any part of the system can cause a problem with the temporomandibular joint.
Toothache
The term toothache refers to pain that comes from an inflammation of the pulp (pulpitis) inside a tooth (this contains the nerves which cause the pain).