Henderson Craig B DMD

Do you have a few teeth that need to be replaced? Partial dentures are a great solution. They are precisely-fitted prosthetic devices that are attached (though they are removable) to your real teeth.

If gum disease has progressed too far, scaling may be needed. This procedure requires tartar being removed from both above and below the gum line. While scraping used to be the standard process, laser technology has replaced it (and is much more comfortable).

Do you suffer from sensitive teeth? There are different toothpastes available to help alleviate sensitivity that may be felt while eating certain hot or cold foods.

A torn frenum (the sensitive tissue found under the lower lip) can be treated with the use of a dental laser quickly and often painlessly. And, since no scalpel is required during the repair process, the healing is very fast.

Injuries to your mouth and teeth are quite common when you're an athlete. The best way to protect your teeth in contact sports is to wear a mouth guard. If you play hockey or football, consider using a face cage to protect yourself from trauma.

If your gums are bleeding, you will need to see a periodontist. These are doctors who specialize in the care and treatment of the gums and other tissue that surrounds the teeth.

Did you know that although it is recommended we brush for a total of 4 minutes a day, most people actually spend less than 2 whole minutes total? Two minutes, twice day - you won't be sorry!

While it may not seem like it, did you know that saliva is necessary for a healthy mouth? Aside from helping digest food, saliva also washes away food particles and, more importantly, helps control the build-up of bacteria.

Why do your teeth yellow as you age? First, you stain them by eating foods like beets, drinking dark-colored sodas or smoking cigarettes. But the other reason isn’t preventable: As you age, your enamel thins and reveals the yellowish tint of the dentin below.

Flossing is a crucial part of an oral health routine. Do you know that if you don’t floss, 40% of your tooth surfaces remain unclean? Brush and floss at least twice a day!

Although it has been theorized that TMJ stems from arthritis or an improper bite, the truth is that there is seldom any one specific cause of TMJ. In fact, dentists are beginning to discover that in most cases TMJ is caused by not one but by many different factors and complications.

Introducing the ground breaking laser technique into the practice of dentistry can ease previously complex procedures. For example, suspicious lesions can more easily be biopsied and analyzed for pathology than with the traditional surgical procedure.

Your saliva has natural minerals in it that help protect your teeth. Drinking too much soda or eating constantly impacts saliva production.

Advancements in dental technology have led to new ways to prepare teeth for fillings. For example, microair abrasion can replace drilling. This process uses forced air and tiny particles to remove material.

Brushing once a day, while good, isn't good enough. It's really important to brush in the morning after getting out of bed to wash away what's accumulated in your mouth overnight, and then again at night to brush away all that's built up during the day.