COVID-19 has affected every aspect of life in America. Medical care and visiting the dentist are no different. In the opening weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, all dental offices required their doors to be closed. As the pandemic has continued, safety procedures have been put in place and dentists are once again providing care to
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Dental implants have been described as the next best thing to your natural teeth. Implants are created to have the look, function, and feel of your natural teeth. This allows you to be confident you talk, eat, and smile. Having dental implants may offer better long-term value than traditional teeth replacement options. But the question
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There’s a common misconception that bad teeth and illegal drug use go hand in hand, but that’s not always the case. Our office compassionately serves patients whose challenges range from cosmetic deformities to advanced gum disease. Full mouth reconstruction revitalizes a mouth that’s meant to smile. Bruce Vafa specializes in complete smile makeovers to address
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Beautiful smiles and health aside, poor bites shift pressure unevenly on your jaw, which in severe cases, leads to chronic facial pain. Tempormandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) refers to the discomfort felt in your jaws and their related functions. Sufferers with TMJ struggle with challenges that include persistent headaches, clicking, popping, earaches, neck aches, and sensitive
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