Teeth can’t perform the vital functions they’re designed for if they are misaligned. What does that mean for a child or adult? It may mean that crowded teeth or an overbite or underbite, make it difficult to chew food properly, create a need to breathe through the mouth instead of the nose, have altered the […]
WHAT ARE MALOCCLUSIONS? Read More »
• It’s a fact: Your teeth age right along with you. • Years of everyday wear and tear add up and definitely take a toll. • Your teeth are pretty resilient, however, given all that mashing and gnashing they’ve done over the years. What can you do to keep your teeth strong for a lifetime?
BEAUTIFUL SMILES AT EVERY AGE! Read More »
It’s not uncommon for anyone who just experienced tooth loss to delay replacement because the tooth in question is not highly visible, for instance if it is back among the molars. Yet there can be serious consequences to postponing replacement. The gap created by tooth loss will prompt the adjacent teeth to move and try
The Danger of Postponing Tooth Loss Replacement Read More »
Tooth decay is unfortunately, a very common dental condition. In fact, fillings are the most popular restorative dentistry procedures performed in our office every year. Patients of all ages and experiences are subject to tooth decay. The good news is that metal amalgam fillings are a thing of the past. Years ago the only option
Composite Fillings Read More »
Bleeding gums is one of the most commonly reported dental conditions for Hampton Dental Associates’ patients. If you’ve noticed that your gums bleed during normal activities such as chewing, brushing or flossing it is important to have the problem diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Untreated gum damage can lead to advanced gum disease
Stop Bleeding Gums for Good Read More »
Uneven smile. Porcelain rehabilitation with E-Max crowns to recreate the smile of her youth.
Reconstruction done easily. Read More »
If you need a tooth removed it should be discussed that you lose 4-6mm of bone height and width in the first year after tooth loss. If you want implants and want to avoid expensive bone grafting ask your dentist to do socket grafting or guided tissue regeneration to help you save on the time,
Before you have a tooth pulled ask about grafting! Read More »
Our children help define us as we guide and nurture them through life. We are so blessed to be DADs!! From Hampton Dental we wish all our dads a Happy Father’s Day! We appreciate all you do to be the best you can be!
Happy Fathers Day! Read More »
When we see our patients for a New Patient exam, a tooth ache, or a consultation the first thing we do is an oral cancer examination. The dentist is often the first line in the medical community to find and diagnose cancer of the head and neck! In addition to counseling patients regarding smoking cessation
Smoking and Gum Disease Read More »
Ask The Dentists: June 2013 Dear Dr. Winter, I have a gold crown for 30 years in my back bottom molar and it now has a little worn away spot on the top of it. The tooth underneath does not have a root canal, should I get it repaired (gold foiling) or do I
Our latest Ask The Dentist column-enjoy Read More »
"*" indicates required fields
Open Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Closed Weekends
