“Carol” was referred to our office by her general dentist due to her complex dental situation. She had a history of periodontal disease and cavities. She had been caring for her husband up until his recent passing and was not taking care the best care of her mouth. Dr. Manchester examined her mouth and went over options for Carol. After... read more »
"Kim" is a 60-year-old female who came to our dental clinic for her discolored teeth that occurred from taking an antibiotic, tetracycline, when she was a child. Tetracycline is now known to cause discoloration in developing teeth so it is not used in children anymore if at all possible. Kim also had a deep overbite and tipped, crowded lower front... read more »
In the past, when dental implants were "the new thing on the block", we thought implants were impervious to problems and that they would be a cure to all dental diseases. But now we know that is not completely true. While dental implants are a long-lasting and reliable solution for one or several missing teeth, the gums around implants can... read more »
Do you know how to take care of your smile as you age? If not, you are in the right place! Our body changes continuously as we age from young children to senior adults. As a result, taking care of our oral health correctly as we age could help avoid any oral health disasters. Our dentists, Dr. Joshua A. Manchester,... read more »
