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Regular Exams and Cleanings
Regular exams are an important part of maintaining your oral health. During your regular exam, we will:
- Check for any problems that you may not see or feel
- Look for cavities or any other signs of tooth decay
- Inspect your teeth and gums for gingivitis and signs of periodontal disease
- Perform a thorough teeth cleaning
Your first visit to our dental office office usually takes a little longer (approximately 1-2 hours). Your dental exam includes an oral cancer screening, X-rays, gum exam, intra-oral photos and a thorough teeth cleaning. There are different types of dental cleanings based on the health of your gums. Your dental hygienist will determine what type of cleaning is appropriate for you.
Visiting our office on a regular basis for your hygiene visits gives you the chance to talk to the doctor about any questions you may have about your oral health. We Regular exams are offered by appointment only, so please contact our practice today to schedule your next dental exam and teeth cleaning.
Bonding
Tooth colored fillings can also be used to replace silver amalgam. Silver fillings can cause fractures in the teeth and should be replaced with bonded fillings. Bonded fillings can be used on front or back teeth, depending on the location and extent of tooth decay.
Bonding is less expensive than other cosmetic treatments and can usually be completed in one visit to our office. However, bonding can stain and is easier to break than other cosmetic treatments, such as porcelain veneers. If it does break or chip, tell your doctor. The bonding can generally be easily patched or repaired in one visit.
Bridges
A bridge replaces missing teeth with ceramic teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. Your bridge is made to match your teeth and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support.
The success of any bridge depends on its foundation: the other teeth, gums, or bone to which it is attached. Therefore, it’s very important to keep your existing teeth, gums, and jaw healthy and strong.
Crowns
A crown is cemented onto an existing tooth that usually covers the portion of your tooth above the gum line. In effect, the crown becomes your tooth’s new outer surface. Your ceramic crown is made with a CAD CAM machine (similar to a 3d printer) on the same day as your appointment. Ceramic crowns look like your natural tooth and are very strong.
Dentures
Watch video of partial dentures
Extractions
Once a tooth has been removed, neighboring teeth may shift, causing problems with chewing or with your jaw joint function. To avoid these complications, we may recommend that you replace the extracted tooth with an implant or a bridge.
Fillings
Fillings are bonded into a prepared cavity in a single visit. Sometimes the tooth has too much damage to support a filling and the tooth may require something stronger such as an onlay or a crown.
Fluoride
Implant Restoration
An implant is composed of two main parts: one part is the titanium implant body that takes the place of the missing root, and the second part is the tooth-colored crown that is cemented on top of the implant. With implant treatment, you can smile confidently knowing no one will ever suspect you have a replacement tooth.
In addition to tooth replacement, implants may be used to anchor dentures, especially lower dentures that tend to shift when you talk or chew. For patients with removable partial dentures, implants can replace missing teeth so you have a more natural-looking smile.
With our 3D imaging and guided technology your implants is placed in perfect alignment!
Watch single tooth implant video
Watch implant supported denture video
Mouthguards
Nightguards
Nightguards are an easy way to prevent the wear and damage that teeth-grinding causes over time. Custom-made from hard/soft material to fit your teeth, a nightguard is inserted over your top or bottom arch and prevents contact with the opposing teeth. Most patients find their night guard very comfortable. This is a great way to protect your teeth from future wear or damage.
Root Canals
Root canal treatment is one to 2 visits. The infected nerve is iremoved and the pulp chamber is cleaned and sealed. Root canal teeth will often require a crown. Placing a crown over a root canal tooth strengthens and protects the tooth from breaking.
Sealants
Dental sealants are plastic resins that bond and harden in the deep grooves on your tooth’s surface. When a tooth is sealed, the tiny grooves become smooth and are less likely to harbor plaque. With sealants, brushing your teeth becomes easier and more effective against tooth decay.
Veneers
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells made from ceramic tooth-colored material and are designed to cover the front side of your teeth. We make them in our office using our CAD-CAM technology. You will walk out with a beautiful new smile!
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are typically removed in your late teens. The longer the tooth sits inside the bone, the more difficult it becomes to remove. It is best to have your wisdome teeth extracted in your late teens or early 20's. This can make extractions easier as well as shorten the recovery time.
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