The Perlmutter dental team is dedicated to working with patients to prevent problems before they arise. While we will be there when you need us, our aim is to arm you with what you need to take care of your own oral health. And it’s never too late to start. If you still have your own teeth, we can put you on a path to a happier smile. The two main causes of tooth loss are decay and gum disease. With modern dental treatments, we can prevent or substantially reduce the risk of these problems. We will carefully assess your oral condition on…

Crowns and Bridges Replacing missing teeth is more than a matter of maintaining a good smile. Gaps left by missing teeth can cause the remaining teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, which may result in problems with normal biting. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can also lead to gum disease and interfere with the ability to speak and chew. When a tooth becomes badly damaged or decayed or has been restored multiple times, the result is a tooth composed of more filling than natural tooth. A filling is no longer adequate to keep the tooth strong. The best…

If you are missing a tooth or teeth, implants are a natural-looking, comfortable way to replace them. As an effective alternative to bridges and dentures, titanium implants in the jawbone can serve in place of missing roots and act as an anchor for new, artificial replacement teeth. To determine if you are a suitable candidate for implants, we must review your medical status, X-rays of your jaw and teeth and do a comprehensive assessment of your mouth and gums. If your jawbone has shrunk or not developed normally, you may need a bone graft to build up sufficient mass to support…

We want your child to leave our office smiling – on their first visit and every one that follows. We realize that we are setting up an important lifelong relationship that will remain essential to your children’s oral health. We understand children and their fear of the unknown. With compassion and patience, we do what it takes to win them over, so fear is replaced by trust. Our bond with kids often begins before their first tooth comes in, at about six months of age. Besides examinations, our most important role in the early years is to help you, the parents, understand…