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Bonding and White Filling

A composite resin, the color of tooth enamel, can be used to repair fissures or chips and get rid of or diminish gaps. It can also be used to fill cavities while maintaining a more natural look than traditional fillings. Bonding is not usually as permanent as porcelain veneers.

Dental Bridges

Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.

Bridges are sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures because they are semi-permanent and are bonded to existing teeth or implants. Some bridges are removable and can be cleaned by the wearer; others need to be removed by a dentist.

Porcelain, gold alloys, or combinations of materials are usually used to make bridge appliances. Appliances called implant bridges are attached to an area below the gum tissue or the bone.

Crowns

The affected tooth is reshaped so that it can be augmented by a natural-looking synthetic material, usually porcelain. This procedure is also beneficial for teeth that show wear and tear or are crooked.

Dental Hygiene and Periodontal Health

While at our office, we make sure that you receive the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest quality. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, this level of quality needs to extend into your personal oral hygiene routine. We can help you establish a dental hygiene routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white. If you have any questions about your current hygiene plan, please ask us.

Your teeth are not the only important part of your mouth. Your gums are essential to oral hygiene as well. We can provide periodontal cleanings and treatment or refer you to one of our recommended specialists. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and onlays are often referred to as partial crowns. They use the existing tooth as a base and fit the inlay or onlay onto the tooth. This is done to strengthen the tooth, restore its shape, and prevent further damage. An inlay is done when there is no damage to the cusps of the tooth and the inlay can be placed right on the tooth. An inlay is used when the damage is a little more extensive.

The decayed area of the tooth is first removed during the procedure. A mold of the tooth is then taken and sent to a dental lab. They create a restoration made from porcelain, gold, or a composite resin. The restoration takes about 2-3 weeks to make, so a temporary inlay or onlay will be placed on the tooth for that time. During your next visit, the inlay or onlay will be placed into your mouth and set with cement. Your tooth will look natural and you or anyone else won't be able to tell the difference.

Preventive Dentistry

• Comprehensive dental examination
• Professional cleaning with our Dental Hygienist
• Home care instruction to prevent gum disease, cavities, and bad breath
• Product recommendations for cavity and gum disease prevention
• Counseling about the effect of sugar on Oral Health

Periodontics

Gum disease is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss

• If diagnosed early (gingivitis), when the gums are red, swollen, puffy, and bleed easily, it can be treated and reversed. If treatment is delayed, it can worsen and become periodontitis, where there is bone loss and is not reversible. Treatment for gingivitis may include effective home care, scaling and root planing, medications, or laser treatment.
• Gum lifts to correct a gummy smile
• Gum grafts to cover gum recession areas

Cosmetic Dentistry

• Cosmetic recontouring – Corrects small chips and teeth edge unevenness or length discrepancies
• Cosmetic crowns
• Porcelain veneers (also called laminates)
• Whitening - In office or at home
• Extreme whitening - In office AND at home
• Gum lifts and gum grafts

Teeth Replacements

• Implants - A great way to replace missing teeth so they feel and look natural. Implants are also good for stabilizing dentures.
• Fixed bridges – Teeth replacements using teeth bordering on area with the missing teeth support the tooth or teeth replacements
• Removable partial or full dentures

General Dental Procedures

• Tooth-colored fillings, onlays, and crowns to restore broken or decayed teeth
• Emergency treatment
• Root canal
• Eliminating root sensitivity