When making a provisional mold, capturing an accurate and reliable image of the tooth and its surrounding area is crucial to providing our patients with an accurate provisional. Thus, the material that we use in this process is crucial. The Matrix1 provisional and lingual matrix material from Brasseler has quickly become a favorite for creating a Read More
Kelley Brummett DMD
A Secret Key to A Dental Patient’s Oral Health
Providing our dental patients with wholistic oral health requires us as to take steps that actively reduce inflammation, limit risk of infection, and by extension limit risk of caries and periodontal disease. The actual bacteria that exists in our patient's mouth can give us crucial insights we can use in order to provide the best possible treatment planning Read More
A Clever Trick to Help Patients Relieve Discomfort During Orthodontic Aligner Therapy
When working with patients during orthodontic therapy, there is a chance that the patient can experience an increase in muscle tension. This can lead to headaches, discomfort and even injury. With this simple trick, we can use a QuickSplint along with an aligner to help relieve that tension, and save them from whatever discomfort they may be experiencing. Read More
Empowering Your Dental Patients: The Ultimate Tool in Restorative Diagnosis
When discussing symptoms and clinical signs with your patients, it can be difficult to communicate issues that may stem from a patient's habit or lifestyle, as these can be sensitive topics. Sometimes when we ask a question, a patient may be simply unaware, or subconscious of something they are doing. In such cases, discovering and delivering diagnosis can Read More