Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Jul. 19, 2019.

Millions of people in America have experienced the loss of one or more of their permanent teeth. Whether caused by poor oral care, injury, old age or professional extraction, tooth Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Jul. 19, 2019.

Patients with missing teeth who also want or need to bring their smiles into the correct alignment may need to get both braces and dental implants. In such cases, the Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Jul. 19, 2019.

There are a few options in dentistry when it comes to replacing missing teeth: dentures, bridges or implants. In certain cases when several teeth are missing, a combination of implants Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Jul. 19, 2019.

For many people, getting their wisdom teeth removed is a pretty painless, simple process. But, there are a few cases when wisdom teeth removal is performed not as a preventative Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Jul. 18, 2019.

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Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Jul. 15, 2019.

Gum disease is a progressive condition that begins with an excessive build-up of bacteria in the mouth, particularly along the gum line at the base of the teeth. Patients with Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Jun. 30, 2019.

When implant technology was first introduced, the protocol for placing dental implants was to place the implant and wait for a period of three to six months before making the Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Jun. 15, 2019.

One of the largest risks of losing permanent teeth is the risk of bone loss. Not only does this make it difficult to keep your remaining teeth, but it also Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: May 30, 2019.

Missing teeth can certainly detract from an otherwise beautiful and inviting smile. A missing tooth is more than just a cosmetic flaw. The absence of a tooth can have lasting Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: May 15, 2019.

Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums, which gradually destroy the support of your natural teeth. There are numerous disease entities requiring different treatment approaches. Dental plaque is the primary Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Apr. 30, 2019.

When most people think about dental health, they may focus mostly on preventing decay and cavities in their teeth, but having healthy gums is just as important as having healthy Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Dental implants represent the most advanced tooth replacement and dental reconstructionprocedures currently available. An artificial substitute for your natural tooth roots, the implant fuses seamlessly to the bone, providing strong Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Mar. 15, 2019.

Gum disease is a chronic infection which affects the supporting tissues surrounding the teeth and results in the progressive loss of the ligament and bone that hold the teeth in Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Feb. 28, 2019.

Bone regeneration is a periodontal surgical procedure that regenerates jaw bone and tissue in order to correct the damage caused by periodontal disease. Bone regeneration is often performed to protect Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Feb. 15, 2019.

Parents are often confused about when their child is old enough to visit the dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child’s first visit should be when Read more

Author: Dr. Brete Moran posted: Jan. 30, 2019.

How many of us have heard that ‘too much sugar will rot your teeth’ while growing up?  It’s one of the most common phrases uttered by parents to deter their Read more