
Posted on: March 3, 2026 Kai D. Rehder, DDS
Signs of periodontal disease When plaque-that sticky, colorless film of food and bacteria-remains on your teeth, it can progress to forming deep gum pockets. Deep gum pockets are one sign of periodo....
Posted on: March 3, 2026 Kai D. Rehder, DDS
Superfloss benefits difficult areas To help you remove plaque around bridges, braces and implants, we recommend superfloss and floss threaders. When you have any kind of dental fixture, it is import....
Posted on: November 3, 2025 Kai D. Rehder, DDS
Indirect restorations on biting surfaces When the biting surface of a back tooth needs a restoration, an excellent choice is often a gold inlay or onlay. Inlays and onlays are called “indirect resto....
Posted on: November 3, 2025 Kai D. Rehder, DDS
Healthy smiles go high-tech with lasers A laser uses a focused beam of energized light and water that is concentrated on the treatment area. A laser does not touch the teeth like a handpiece does, so ....
Posted on: October 30, 2025 Kai D. Rehder, DDS
Why Use Gold? When a tooth needs a restoration, sometimes the best choice is a gold crown. Made completely of this strong metal, it's a good choice for back teeth. A gold crown has several advantages.....
Posted on: October 30, 2025 Kai D. Rehder, DDS
Excess gum tissue A gingivectomy is a procedure in which we remove excess gum tissue. We may recommend it for a variety of reasons. A person with periodontal disease may need a gingivectomy to- reduc....