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Services Offered
*Composite Bonding
Bonding is achieved by applying a composite material (tooth colored filling) to an existing tooth. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes little, if any, of the original tooth. Composite bonding is a quick procedure. Some of the indications for bonding are as follows: · Repairing chipped or cracked teeth · Reducing unsightly gaps or spaces between teeth · Hiding discoloration or faded areas on the tooth's surface · Protecting exposed root structure from resection
*PERIODONTAL TREATMENT
Periodontal refers to the tissue around the teeth. Periodontal treatment refers to the treatment of the tissue surrounding the teeth which have become inflamed, which is often characterized by gum disease. Gum disease is caused by plaque and calculus build up.
*CROWNS & BRIDGES
Crowns Indications for a crown are decayed, damaged or cracked teeth. Sometimes teeth exhibit crack tooth syndrome where the tooth has become sensitive to biting and or cold sensitive. These teeth typically have large fillings in them which have caused cracks in the tooth and subsequent sensitivity. A crown surrounds the entire tooth encasing it and protecting it fro breaking further. During the preparation all of the cracks, old fillings material and decay are removed. There are two typed of crowns. Porcelain fused to gold have the advantage of strength for the posterior or back teeth. All ceramic crowns have the advantage of cosmetics for the front teeth. Because they do not posses mental light transmits through them mimicking natural tooth giving a life like appearance. Fixed Bridges A Fixed Bridge is a series of connected crowns that are used to replace a missing tooth or teeth.
*DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental Implants have become the standard of care for replacing missing teeth mainly because of their high success rate and strength. A titanium screw is” implanted” in the bone under the gum where the root of the tooth was originally located. The bone will oseointegrate with the implants. Essentially the bone fuses with the implant and because solid over the course of a few months. Once oseointegration has occurred an implant abutment is secured to the implant to support a new crown.
*FILLINGS
There are two different types of fillings used commonly in dentistry today. One being dental amalgam commonly called a silver filling and the other being composite resign commonly called a white or tooth colored filling.
TEETH WHITENING
Teeth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic services requested. Your teeth will darken over time. Some of the contributing factors to darkening teeth are beverages such as coffee, tea, and soda. As well as childhood medications or illnesses, tobacco use, or improper oral hygiene. Custom whitening trays provide the most economical and effective professional bleaching system. "In office" bleaching systems have a limited effect due to the time the bleach is held over your teeth. Because of this the results are limited and patients are often dissatisfied. Also any bleaching system that you use will require touch ups over the years. This is where the trays offer a distinct economical advantage as you will always have them and will not have to pay expensive fees when it is time to do a touch up.
*Composite Bonding
Bonding is achieved by applying a composite material (tooth colored filling) to an existing tooth. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes little, if any, of the original tooth. Composite bonding is a quick procedure. Some of the indications for bonding are as follows: · Repairing chipped or cracked teeth · Reducing unsightly gaps or spaces between teeth · Hiding discoloration or faded areas on the tooth's surface · Protecting exposed root structure from resection
*PERIODONTAL TREATMENT
Periodontal refers to the tissue around the teeth. Periodontal treatment refers to the treatment of the tissue surrounding the teeth which have become inflamed, which is often characterized by gum disease. Gum disease is caused by plaque and calculus build up.
*CROWNS & BRIDGES
Crowns Indications for a crown are decayed, damaged or cracked teeth. Sometimes teeth exhibit crack tooth syndrome where the tooth has become sensitive to biting and or cold sensitive. These teeth typically have large fillings in them which have caused cracks in the tooth and subsequent sensitivity. A crown surrounds the entire tooth encasing it and protecting it fro breaking further. During the preparation all of the cracks, old fillings material and decay are removed. There are two typed of crowns. Porcelain fused to gold have the advantage of strength for the posterior or back teeth. All ceramic crowns have the advantage of cosmetics for the front teeth. Because they do not posses mental light transmits through them mimicking natural tooth giving a life like appearance. Fixed Bridges A Fixed Bridge is a series of connected crowns that are used to replace a missing tooth or teeth.
*DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental Implants have become the standard of care for replacing missing teeth mainly because of their high success rate and strength. A titanium screw is” implanted” in the bone under the gum where the root of the tooth was originally located. The bone will oseointegrate with the implants. Essentially the bone fuses with the implant and because solid over the course of a few months. Once oseointegration has occurred an implant abutment is secured to the implant to support a new crown.
*FILLINGS
There are two different types of fillings used commonly in dentistry today. One being dental amalgam commonly called a silver filling and the other being composite resign commonly called a white or tooth colored filling.
TEETH WHITENING
Teeth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic services requested. Your teeth will darken over time. Some of the contributing factors to darkening teeth are beverages such as coffee, tea, and soda. As well as childhood medications or illnesses, tobacco use, or improper oral hygiene. Custom whitening trays provide the most economical and effective professional bleaching system. "In office" bleaching systems have a limited effect due to the time the bleach is held over your teeth. Because of this the results are limited and patients are often dissatisfied. Also any bleaching system that you use will require touch ups over the years. This is where the trays offer a distinct economical advantage as you will always have them and will not have to pay expensive fees when it is time to do a touch up.
