A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several different types of crowns available at Amundson Dental Associates. They vary in their material, appearance, and functionality. A PFM, or porcelain fused to high-noble…
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Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) to more serious infections and complications (periodontitis), there is a wide range of gum disease severity. Not only does gum disease affect…
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Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. There are various medical conditions that can cause this type of dry mouth, which you can ask more questions next time you visit us at…
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For many of our patients at Amundson Dental Associates, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies, you can always be prepared for anything that can happen. Today, Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson and our team thought we would give our patients…
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