Learn about the Cosmetic Dentistry Specialization and what this specialization can do for you to beautify your smile.  Contact Zak Dental for a dental consultation.

Laser dentistry involves the use of lasers to perform various dental procedures.: Gum reshaping and contouring, Treating gum disease, Teeth whitening, Cavity detection and removal, Treating tooth sensitivity, Biopsies or lesion removal.

What to expect during your first orthodontic visit.

Early Childhood Caries is a devastating problem in young children. Not only can it cause pain and loss of teeth, but it also affects self-esteem, speech development, nutrition, and school attendance. Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is any tooth decay in a child under 6 years of age.

Antibiotic premedication in dentistry involves taking antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent bacterial infections, particularly in at-risk patients.

Because, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are indicated for the relief of preoperative and postoperative pain.  Therefore, these drugs can manage the pain of procedures that create an inflammatory response. Inflammatory response is what activates the pain-producing mediators in tissue.

Alternatives to Amalgam Fillings. Dr. Paul with Zak Dental discusses alternatives to amalgam fillings. He speaks about direct composite restorations, indirect ceramic restorations and other alternatives to dental fillings.

Porcelain Veneers can be used to mask tooth discoloration, repair teeth that are worn down, chipped, broken, and Veneers can make dark teeth resistant to whitening bright and white again.

A sport mouth guard is an appliance. It is prescribed to an athlete to protect his teeth from being damaged from an accident.

Composite bonding for the anterior teeth can be utilized for both cosmetics as well as for restoration of small cavities and damaged tooth structure. By utilizing composite bonding, abrasions, cracks, chips, discoloration, gapped and sometimes misaligned teeth can be given a more desirable and enhanced looked.