 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
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.
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 sealant is bonded to the tooth and a light may be shone on it to speed the hardening process. Sealants can be used to help both adults and children, and may be re-applied every few years.
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.
The full range of dentistry for children is provided in a single appointment utilizing Dentistry Asleep methods specifically designed for kids. Dr. Small has treated children throughout his career. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
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.