Teeth Grinding

stressed woman with grinding teeth

Normal chewing results in brief intervals of contact between teeth. Under normal circumstances, your teeth should only contact for about 5 minutes each day. Slight amounts of wear over years of use is common, and bite edges can chip a little. Sometimes teeth develop a flattened, worn appearance, even in young patients. X-rays may reveal […]

Sedation Dentistry (Oral Sedation)

dentist puts inhalation sedative mask on his patient

This method creates a deeper level of sedation than with laughing gas. Dr. Baldwin will prescribe a medication that you take before your appointment to reduce anxiety. A wide variety of medications are available for this type of sedation, and Dr. Baldwin will carefully discuss your individual needs to determine which choice works best for […]

Dentures

dentist holding dental teeth model to study

Dentures are an affordable way to replace any number of missing teeth in your mouth. They have a long history of success and continue to earn a place in the list of options for rebuilding your smile. Dentures are removable substitutes for missing teeth. Full dentures are used when a person is missing all their […]