A typical denture uses your soft gum tissue for support. Over time, bone loss will occur and the denture itself will become unstable and uncomfortable. In addition to this, the jaw structure often deteriorates and denture wearers experience ongoing bone loss. Denture wearers are often forced to adopt softer diets, because they just can’t eat … Read more

Oral injury? Trauma or tooth pain? Dental problems can happen at any time. Delaying treatment can lead to further damage, worsening of a condition or more pain and discomfort. Hurt playing sports, vehicle collision or freak accident at home? We’re here for you 7 days a week! At AXIS Dental Group we have the staff … Read more

All-ON-4 dental implants refer to an advanced dental surgery procedure that uses specifically designed dental implants to provide strong anchors for replacement teeth. In 90% of all cases, the ALL-ON-4 Dental Implant procedure is graftless. That’s because dental implant techniques are used that eliminate the need for bone grafting or other surgical procedures. ALL-ON-4 Dental … Read more

As a parent, you can help your children have healthy teeth and gums by ensuring they develop good oral health habits early in life. Stage One – Cleaning Get into the habit of cleaning your child’s mouth even before your child has teeth! This keeps his or her mouth clean and gives baby teeth a … Read more

What Is Dentophobia? Dentophobia is defined as a fear of the dentist or dental procedures. The fear itself may be deeply rooted in a childhood memory triggered by the sights, sounds and smells of the dental office. In other situations, a patient may put off dental care because they have a strong gag reflex, hate … Read more

Gum and Bone Disease Periodontics in dentistry is focused on the supporting structures around the tooth, such as gums, bone and connective tissues as well as the illnesses and diseases associated with these areas of your mouth. At AXIS Dental Group, we have a Periodontist on staff that specializes in periodontics. How Gum Disease Starts The … Read more

Many people are under the impression that Invisalign is only effective in treating minor teeth straightening issues. The fact is Invisalign successfully treats patients with moderate and severe dental conditions such as: crowding (not enough room for the teeth) spacing (gaps between the teeth) over-bite (protruding upper teeth) under-bite (protruding lower teeth) deep-bite (upper front … Read more

How Kids AND Adults Can Benefit From Orthodontics Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is “malocclusion” – which means “bad bite.” The practice of orthodontics requires professional skill in the design, application and control of corrective … Read more

We usually schedule an hour from start to finish ensuring we provide you with the quality time you need. Typically, it takes less than 30 minutes to extract all four wisdom teeth. You can make an appointment with Dr. Terry Papneja at AXIS Dental Group and relax in comfortable and familiar surroundings while the procedure … Read more

Not Everyone is Born with Perfect Teeth From movie stars to athletes and “regular folks” like us, everyone can benefit from Cosmetic Dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening and bleaching, veneers, and bonding, all of which will make you want to smile even more! Teeth Whitening and Bleaching Teeth whitening or bleaching is the most … Read more

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants? If you are in good health overall, have healthy gums, but are missing teeth or in need of extractions, then you are likely a good candidate for dental implants. Some factors that can affect whether dental implants will fuse successfully to your jawbone include smoking, uncontrolled periodontal/gum disease, … Read more

Did You Know? 25% of Orthodontic Patients are Adults! If you’ve always been self-conscious about your smile because of crooked or crowded teeth, or the way your teeth function, Adult Orthodontics may be the solution for you. Perhaps you’ve noticed the same crooked or crowded teeth in your child’s mouth. Maybe now is the right … Read more