Dental Implants

Our cosmetic dentistry has specialized over years on dental implants. Dr. Gary O’Brien understands the negative effects that missing teeth have on a person’s confidence and self-esteem. He knows the importance on a patient’s life of being capable to live without embarrassment and inconvenience while eating, talking or even just smiling; some of the actions that for most of us happen unaware may be actions that patients suffering this condition avoid at all cost to do.

You might not be as lonely as you think with your problem. In fact, you will realize why it’s so unnecessary to sleep over a solution when it is already handy: If you lost a tooth or more due to an accident or a periodontal disease but you are in generally good oral health, your solution is given here and you just have to scroll down to read it.

Making a good first impression with good Dental Health

There is no question that the health of your gum tissue has serious systemic consequences. I can tell a lot about a patients overall general health just by a 30 second scan of the gingival or gum tissue.

Plaque forms rapidly in the oral cavity. Within hours, bacteria colonizes on the gum tissue and teeth by secreting a mucopolysaccharide that if left undisturbed, will mineralize to form calculus or tarter. These bacteria use the food that we eat for their metabolism. The end product of their metabolism is an endotoxin that once secreted in the area attracts cells in our body that are the major clean up police of our immune system. This is called an autoimmune response to a foreign molecule. Because the cells are unable to reach the endotoxins, they inadvertently begin to destroy the healthy cells of the gum tissue.

This process or "disease" is called gingivitis. The gums swell and become bright red and bleed easily as a result of tenacious and efficient immune system. Being an action of an to our own cells, we label this process an autoimmune disease. Research has shown that this process greatly effects the liver, kidney and cardiovascular system. In fact, the American Heart Association sent out a bulletin stating that gingivitis and periodontal disease and the events that occur as a result of ignoring the problem, increases the patients chance of heart disease.

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Practice Mission Statement

Our practice is the finest achievement of my twenty-seven years of dedication. I believe we have the very best my profession has to offer in all areas of comprehensive and complete dental care. Every member of my staff has the unique quality of truly caring about each patients individual needs. This synergistic positive energy is felt the very moment you walk into our "home".

Bottled Water: are you getting enough Fluoride?

You might not be getting enough Fluoride!

Do you Drink mostly Bottled Water?

Are you one of those people that can’t leave the house without your bottle of water? And is that the only kind of water you drink? Then, you need to know that most bottled waters lack fluoride which is commonly found in public water and as we all know; the myth that "only children need fluoride" has been busted.

Fun facts and Dental Jokes!

Dental Jokes

• A little boy was taken to the dentist. It was discovered that he had a cavity that had to be filled. " Now, young man," asked the dentist, " what kind of filling would you like for that tooth?" " Chocolate, please," replied the youngster.
• An elderly patient went to have her teeth checked. " Mrs. Hopgood, your teeth are good for the next 50 years." the dentist beamed. To which she replied, " What will they do without me?"
• " I came in to make an appointment with the dentist." said the man to the receptionist. " I'm sorry sir." she replied. " He's out right now, but..." " Thank you." interrupted the obviously nervous prospective patient. " When will he be out again?"

Dental Crowns

There are different factors that may contribute to erosion, cracking and breaking of your teeth, such as age, fillings or tooth decay. In cosmetic dentistry, crowns are used to solve these kinds of problems. Dental crowns cover the entire surface of the affected tooth adding strength, durability and stability.

Basically, there are three types of crowns: those made out of metal ideal for the back teeth; porcelain, recommended for front teeth; and porcelain fused with metal that are strong and have a natural appearance.

At Home Tooth Bleaching

Teeth Whitening

Hydrogen peroxide has been used for many years to bleach teeth. In past years, it was usually applied only by dentists, who used heat and/or light to accelerate its bleaching action. In recent years, a highly effective technique has been found that allows patients to bleach their teeth at home - although only when supervised by a dentist.*

The “at home” technique of bleaching teeth does not require heat or light, and allows you to monitor your own progress. The amount of color change depends on the length of time you wear the tray each day and the number of weeks you continue the treatment. The results can be unpredictable. Although effects may be noticed as early as a few days, many patients report that a minimum of two weeks is required to see a color change. Peroxide bleaching in custom-filled trays is thus the fastest and most painless method known.