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If you’ve lost at least one tooth (like two-thirds of Americans 35-44), whether by accident or poor dental hygiene, you may have been told that you need to replace it.

A dental crown is a cap that can cover a natural tooth that has been severely chipped (beyond what a veneer can adequately protect), fractured in an accident (not just slightly cracked), or ground down (usually due to tension in the jaw while sleeping).

A dental crown is a cap that can cover a natural tooth that has been severely chipped (beyond what a veneer can adequately protect), fractured in an accident (not just slightly cracked), or ground down (usually due to tension in the jaw while sleeping).

A general dentist like Dr. Cluff has the primary responsibility to make sure you know how well you are doing with brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease.

A general dentist like Dr. Cluff has the primary responsibility to make sure you know how well you are doing with brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease.

If you sense that your breath smells bad, either from the reaction of others or testing it yourself, our dental office is one of your best resources about how to prevent and cure this problem (aka halitosis), depending on the cause.

According to the American Sleep Association, 92% of middle-aged men and 83% of middle-aged women have a serious condition called sleep apnea. Apneas are short pauses in breathing while someone is sleeping,

Misaligned upper and lower arches (the top and bottom sets of your teeth) can lead to periodontal infections and other health problems, even if the teeth are otherwise straight.

Misaligned upper and lower arches (the top and bottom sets of your teeth) can lead to periodontal infections and other health problems, even if the teeth are otherwise straight.

Misaligned upper and lower arches (the top and bottom sets of your teeth) can lead to periodontal infections and other health problems, even if the teeth are otherwise straight.