Slow, but progressive, periodontal disease swells the gingiva and destroys the bone that supports your teeth. Once the bone is lost, it does not regenerate. It may be generalized affecting all of your teeth or localized, affecting one tooth. This disease affects both men and women of all ethnicities from teen years through adulthood. In its early stages, you be unaware of its presence. Dental hygiene habits, medications, smoking, alcohol, diet, general health or heredity may play a role in its progression. Initial symptoms of the disease may include swollen gums that bleed when you brush and an odor to your breath. Symptoms can advance to loosening and shifting of teeth and their eventual loss. If you have concerns, please speak with Dr. Vessali.

One of the most innovative advances in dentistry is the ability to straighten your teeth without traditional metal brackets. Dr.Vessali uses a series of clear, plastic, removable "aligners," which are computer generated to gently and progressively alter the position of your teeth until they are correctly aligned. Our patients are seen smiling as much during treatment as after treatment!

Protect your child's teeth with a custom-designed mouthguard! Sporting activites are great for your child as long as they are protected. Mouthguards are as important as any other protective gear. Why custom-fitted? A custom-fitted mouthguard offers the best possible protection, without impeding your young athlete's ability to breathe or talk clearly. A custom-fitted mouthguard is a good investment in your child's smile! Ask us for details today!

Snoring interrupts that restful quiet sleep which is so important to our good health. Usually people do not hear themselves snore, but snoring can cause disrupted sleep for both the individual that snores and their sleeping partner! This is know as "second hand snoring". It can lead to daytime sleepiness and fatigue, which can affect the ability to function effectively at home and at work, and could lead to health problems. It is important to eliminate snoring so everyone can get a restful night's sleep and maintain good health.

What is Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)? TMD frequently occurs when the lower jaw is not in the proper position relative to the upper jaw. When the lower jaw goes back too far, this results in the protective disc becoming anteriorly displaced as per diagram. Some common causes of TMD are clenching or grinding habits, your lower jaw too far back causing an anteriorly displaced disc, a deep dental overbite, a bad bite and/or teeth missing, trauma to the head or neck, automobile accidents or a whiplash injury, bad posture or stress on the body or intubation procedures in hospitals. TMD problems can be treated with Therapeutic Botox.

Botox (botulinum toxin) is a facial therapeutic agent and has been used for facial applications such as dento-facial aesthetics, TMJ syndrome and occlusal dysfunction.

Many people have mild to severe levels of facial pain, whether it is from migraines, stress, occlusion or TMJ dysfunction.Botox can produce improved outcomes in facial pain treatment. Contact Dr. Vessali today to see if Therapeutic Botox can help you!

Inside your teeth are areas that contain blood vessels, nerves and dental pulp. They can become infected and inflamed and sometimes removal of the pulp tissue, commonly called a root canal therapy, must be done. We are aware of the controversy regarding root canal treatment. By evaluating each person's conditions and needs as well as the benefits and risks of treatment, we assist each patient in choosing the best treatment for them. This procedure tends to evoke nervousness in patients, but at Dr. Vessali's officce, root canal therapy is painless and professional.

FRACTURED JAW: Contact us or go to a hospital emergency immediately!
TOOTH KNOCKED OUT, BROKEN, CHIPPED OR LOOSENED TOOTH: See us immediately, even if you are not in any pain.
ABSCESS OR TOOTHACHE: See us as soon as possible. If you have any questions on what to do when a dental emergency occurs, speak with us today!