The
old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure.” Over time, Dr.
Tripp has learned that when his patients have the
most information about their dental health, they
are more active about taking care of it. That’s
why Dr. Tripp has posted the following patient
education articles below.
Porcelain veneers can often provide people who
have chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced,
or even slightly crooked front teeth with a completely
new-looking smile in just a few simple appointments. Learn more about porcelain veneers...
Amalgams/Mercury Fillings - Why?
There's some debate in the dental industry regarding
the pros and cons of using silver fillings, or
dental amalgams, to fill cavities. At our office,
we exclusively use composite resins for several
reasons. Learn more about fillings...
Advanced Yet Simplified Help for Jaw & Bite
Problems
Sometimes chronic stress or high-pressure situations
can cause people to develop a damaging habit known
as bruxism, or unconsciously biting down with too
much force at non-mealtimes. Learn
more about jaw and bite problems...
TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder or TMD can cause a wide variety of
mild to severe symptoms, from jaw clicking and
minor discomfort to sharp pain in your temple,
ear, jaw and teeth; it can also "lock" your
jaw open or shut, or dislocate the jaw altogether. Learn more about TMJ...
