We are excited to share that we have recently added Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) to our office! CBCT is similar to traditional x-rays which are necessary to diagnose many dental and medical conditions, but unlike traditional methods which only allow us to see information in two dimensions, height and width, CBCT technology adds the dimension of depth. This can be very valuable when planning many dental procedures, evaluating accurate
It’s hard to believe, but we’re halfway through the month of July and the COVID-19 pandemic is still very real and relevant to all of us. When we closed our office for 8 weeks back in March, we were all hopeful that this would be behind us by now, but unfortunately this is not our reality. Cases continue to rise and now local hospitals are beginning to reach capacity for
Issues related to the TMJ (temporo-mandibular joints) can affect patients of all ages, and the first step to finding solutions and deciding treatment is to develop an accurate diagnosis. Similar to how an orthopedic surgeon would evaluate a problem with a patient’s shoulder, knee, or hip, establishing a diagnosis for the TMJ involves acquiring detailed information via MRI or CBCT technology. Below is an article written by Dr. Lemieux and
Today’s word of the day is PERIMOLYSIS… the chemical or mechanical erosion of teeth caused by acid. In the medical dictionaries, perimolysis is most often attributed to patients who suffer from bulimia as stomach acids repeatedly come into contact with the backs of the teeth; yet in the day to day observations at our office, perimolysis is more commonly related to dietary acidic beverages. It’s not surprising that sodas, fruit
