A dental bridge is a dental prosthesis that replaces missing teeth. This particular restoration can only replace one or more missing teeth in a row. Typically, dentists keep the bridge secure in the mouth with the help of neighboring teeth or dental implants. This means that dental bridges are a...

As the seasons change, you may be preparing for colder weather. Winter tires? Check. Warm clothes? Check. Cold-weather oral health care? Hmm…maybe not so much. Luckily, our Fairfield dentist can help you prepare for colder weather with some easy winter oral health tips. This year, Dr. Gary...

Do you have severely damaged teeth or a large number of missing teeth? If so, you may be a candidate for full mouth reconstruction. This fully customized treatment consists of several dental procedures chosen specifically to meet your needs. As a maxillofacial prosthodontist, Dr. Gary Horblitt is...

Oral cancer is a type of disease that affects the tissues in the mouth or throat. These tissues can include the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, roof, and floor of the mouth. Like most cancers, oral cancer is best treated when detected early, but it can be difficult to detect in its beginning stages....

Full mouth reconstruction (read more about full mouth reconstruction here) is a comprehensive dental treatment that involves restoring or rebuilding teeth, gums, or bone tissue. The procedure can be quite complex, as patients can combine various treatments for their desired results. The exact...

A dental bridge is a prosthetic device that replaces missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth that a dentist anchors to neighboring natural teeth or dental implants. As a result, dental bridges are an ideal way to fully restore your biting, chewing, and speaking functions. If...

Tooth loss can occur for many reasons, including decay, injury, or gum disease. Dentures are dental prosthetics that look and function similarly to natural teeth and gums. As a result, dentures are often an ideal treatment for patients with significant or total tooth loss. Don’t let tooth loss go...

If you want a beautiful smile, you have to have healthy teeth and gums. That’s why dental hygiene is so important. But, many of us have never truly been taught proper brushing and flossing techniques. That’s why our dentist in Fairfield, CT, is here to break it down. Even if you brush and floss...

Typically, cosmetic dentistry refers to dental treatments that aim to improve the appearance of a person's teeth, bite pattern, or gums. But, cosmetic treatments aren’t purely for enhancing your appearance. In fact, these treatments can provide numerous health benefits, too! Do you find yourself...

Maxillofacial surgery (also known as oral surgery) is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on treating a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects. Typically, these issues occur in the neck, head, face, jaw, and mouth. If you’ve never heard of oral and maxillofacial surgery, then...