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Our standards, methods, materials, technology and attention to excellence are uncompromising for "general dentistry" fillings. We use only superior brand bonded tooth colored nanotech-resin materials, never silver-mercury metals.
Removable bridges can be taken out and cleaned at home, while fixed bridges are implanted in the jaw and bonded to the teeth with crowns or caps and cannot be removed.
Crowns are used to strengthen and improve the shape, size or color of teeth. They can support broken or weak teeth or those with large fillings; provide a smooth, strong, attractively contoured surface for stained, misshapen or otherwise abnormal teeth; and aid in the implantation of bridges and other implants.
In the first one or two appointments, the post or anchor is implanted in the jaw. The replacement tooth, bridge or denture is fitted and installed when the bone and gums have healed. Surgery may be performed in an office or hospital with local or general anesthesia.
Root canals can prevent tooth decay and loss when the pulp (soft core of the tooth that provides nutrients) is damaged due to bacterial infection in a deep cavity, crack or other problem. Despite its reputation as a painful ordeal, a root canal is actually not very uncomfortable. During the procedure, the damaged pulp is removed, the root canal is cleaned and sealed off, and a crown is bonded to the tooth (sometimes a temporary filling is placed first) to maintain strength.
During a check-up we will evaluate:
We will also speak with the parent(s), guardian(s) or accompanying adult(s) about how to care for the child's teeth and answer any questions they may have. |
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Bridges are natural-looking tooth replacements which help maintain
facial structure, reduce stress on the jaw and fill in the gaps caused
by missing teeth. Bridges may be made of porcelain, gold, alloys or a
combination of these.
Dental
implants serve as the base for many tooth-replacement options, including
bridges, dentures and individual artificial teeth. Implants are
surgically implanted in the jaw to provide a comfortable, secure fit and
a natural look.
Good oral hygiene - brushing and flossing
daily - and a healthy diet are the best way to prevent plaque build-up
in the mouth. But even the most thorough brushing does not always reach
the deepest indentations in the back teeth (molars). Dental sealants
fill in these depressions, preventing bacterial formation that causes
tooth decay and other damage. In a procedure that takes only a few
minutes per tooth, the tooth is cleaned, an acid solution is applied to
roughen the surface texture, the plastic dental sealant is bonded to the tooth
and a light may be shone on it to speed the hardening process. Dental sealants
can be used to help both adults and children, and may be re-applied
every few years.
Periodontal or gum disease is an
infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a
leading cause of tooth loss in American adults. Plaque is the sticky
film of bacteria that is brushed and flossed away with proper oral care.
When left on the teeth, plaque produces toxins that attack below the gum
line in the sulcus, a shallow v-shaped crevice between the tooth and
gums. This causes the bond between teeth and gums to break down.
Dental appointments for children are important not only to evaluate tooth and gum health but also to educate the young patient in how to prevent dental problems and maintain a healthy smile throughout his or her life. 