Dental crowns and bridges are two very important services for our A fixed bridge is used to replace if missing teeth if there is a healthy tooth on either side of the missing one. It is a permanent, long lasting restoration that will feel like your natural teeth.
Dental implant technology has experienced an exciting breakthrough, single visit implant restorations. It is now possible to extract all remaining (failing) teeth in the top or bottom and place 4-6 implants in just one visit! With this procedure, Rubino Dentistry will place dental implants, as many as needed.
Sleep is an important health issue. For those with snoring and/or sleep apnea, it can be a significant health risk. Patients with these sleep problems have a reduced life expectancy with severe apnea as much as someone who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day.
What is TMD/MPD? TMD is temporomandibular joint disorder and is when the Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ) are functioning properly. MPD (Myofacial Pain Disorder) occurs when muscles associated with the TMJ become unbalanced and traumatized.
In the previous ten to fifteen years, there has been a large increase of interest in the field of advanced cosmetic dentistry. The increased interest has been fueled by the desire for everyone to have a healthy, white, bright, and beautiful smile; A great smile can dramatically increase a person’s confidence.
You have likely seen advertisements for teeth whitening agents on the Internet, TV, or at the mall or in your local stores. Some of these are weak and will not actually whiten your teeth, probably just helping them from getting darker. Others can actually be too harsh and can damage your teeth and/or gum tissues.
Being prepared for dental emergencies can be an important step in minimizing their consequences. Click here to see what to do in case of emergency. If you experience any dental emergency, contact Dr. Rubino right away.
Rubino Dentistry is an authorized provider of the Under Armour line of performance mouth guards designed and proven to enhance performance during sport activity. In both custom and boil and bite versions, these performance mouth guards have been clinically proven to improve athletic performance.
Many patients have healthy mouths but don’t like the “look” of their smiles. Veneers are a popular choice to make a dramatic alteration to the smile of your dreams. A veneer is a thin layer of either porcelain or composite that covers the tooth, to change the shape, color, close spaces, etc.
Oral cancer is a deadly disease which is treated far too late in many cases. When detected early, treatment is very successful. Unfortunately, many of those it high risk (heavy smokers, drinkers, chewing tobacco users) also don’t visit a dentist regularly with deadly consequences.
Children need to have dental care as soon as they begin getting teeth, usually about age 1. Pediatricians are now checking infants’ mouths more regularly and if they see something will advise you take you child to the dentist. We recommend a first formal visit by age 3.