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If you are missing a few teeth, you can give yourself a reason to smile again. You can get a dental bridge at Oakmont Advanced Dentistry. And if you get a dental implant-supported bridge, you can feel more confident that you can bite and chew like you could before you lost your teeth. To get a bridge for yourself or to learn about this restorative treatment, make plans to visit our Oakmont, ...

You’ve tried to ignore the pain. You hoped, maybe, it would go away on its own. Instead, it’s gotten worse and worse … and now you are holding the side of your face wondering how to make it stop. For better or worse, this is a situation we’ve treated many times. This kind of toothache usually is the result of an infected tooth. The treatment is a root canal. Before you get ...

We all know we’re an instant kind of society. We like internet access at our fingertips. We like that we can microwave our food. We like same-day grocery delivery and one-day shipping (though sometimes that doesn’t even seem fast enough!). Our office prides itself on fast treatments for many different areas, including getting a straighter smile. No, we can’t give you a straight smile ...

Has your child been told they need wisdom teeth removal? Has your kid graduated high school or college, or are they a college student on summer break? If so, there couldn’t be a better time for wisdom teeth extraction than the summer. Even if you never had those teeth extracted when you were younger, now may be a good time if your summer schedule is more flexible. With three Oakmont family ...

Summer is a wonderful time of year. The daylight lasts longer, giving you more reasons to be out and about, spending time with family and friends. We hope your summer is filled with fun and lots of smiles. We also know that issues with your teeth can make you self-conscious about letting other people see your smile. We want you to feel confident about showing others how happy you are, whether ...

You didn’t think that missing tooth was a big deal, but now, you are starting to think you might have been wrong. Something has definitely changed. You thought you could get by with eating on the other side of your mouth. That worked out OK, but now you are developing tooth decay in teeth on the other side of your mouth. On top of that, your teeth have, well, shifted. Your teeth seem to ...

Do people often complain about your snoring? Do you feel tired throughout the day? If so, then you may have obstructive sleep apnea. This is a sleep disorder that prevents you from getting the healthy sleep that you need. Our own Dr. Todd Resek of Oakmont Advanced Dentistry understands how you feel. He too suffered from sleep apnea, which is why he sought a solution. It’s one we now offer ...

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. That also makes it a great time to remind you about the benefits of routine dental exams. During your visit, we'll do all the usual stuff. We'll remove plaque and tartar. We'll polish your teeth. We'll check closely for signs of tooth decay and gum disease. And we will look for any symptoms of oral cancer. Thankfully, it's rare that we see any of those ...

You’ve seen it, but you aren’t sure what to do about it. There’s a spot on one of your teeth. It can feel a little sensitive at times. You know you should go to the dentist. Once you know what the issue is, you can take steps to fix it. The question is which restorative dental service is right for you. You should know that waiting longer to get help is more likely to lead to a more ...

You aren’t a shark, so you aren’t going to regrow your teeth if you lose them. However, you can get the next best thing at Oakmont Advanced Dentistry. You can get replacement teeth with dental implants. Implants replace the roots of missing teeth. They are embedded in your jawbone (just like roots), and they can support crowns, bridges, and dentures. With implants, your new teeth can ...