General Dentistry Service Including Cleanings, Fillings, and More

Fillings

A filling is a restorative procedure that repairs a damaged tooth from decay. We use composite (natural tooth color); we offer the option to replace old, amalgam fillings.

Bridges

Bridges are used as a replacement for a missing tooth/teeth, by attaching permanently to adjoining teeth or dental implants. A bridge is an alternate treatment than an implant.

Benefits of Bridges

• Prevents moving and erosion
• Maintain the shape of the face
• Last a long time
• Restore smile
• Restore ability to chew properly
• Aesthetically pleasing
  

Crowns

Crowns can protect weakened teeth from further damage and support them after procedures like root canals and large fillings. They can be used to improve the appearance of misshapen, severally discolored or misaligned teeth.

Types of Crowns Include:

• Metal
• Porcelain
• Composite resin
• Zirconia
• High precious metal
  

Dentures

When people lose one tooth or several permanent teeth due to an accident, illness or aging, they may experience the inability to chew, and it may affect their self-esteem. Our dentists can give you back your beautiful smile by implementing a Partial or Full Denture. You will work with your dentist’s treatment plan, what suits your needs aesthetically and financially.

Full and Partial Denture Treatment Process

Your dentist will take an impression of your teeth and jaw alignment and match your dentures to the color and shape of your teeth. Temporary dentures will be provided to patients transitioning from failing teeth to dentures.

For patience transitioning to a full denture, the denture is created after all remaining teeth have been removed and the gums have healed, a process that takes around 3 months.

For patients receiving partial dentures, replacement teeth are bonded to a gum-colored base which is attached to a metal framework – this framework is held in place by attaching to the natural teeth on either side of the empty space.

Flexible Partials

Flexible partial dentures are an alternative to the traditional rigid metal-based dentures. They don’t require rigid attachment to the remaining natural teeth, provide a better fit and look more natural.

The appeal of flexible partials has to do with their better design, fit and materials. They are also made more quickly than traditional dentures, and the nylon resin does not break.

Extractions

Dental extractions, (tooth removal) are sometimes necessary because of badly fractured teeth, bone loss, decay, to remove wisdom teeth or to make room for orthodontic treatment. We do surgical and non surgical extractions in our office, complex cases may be referred out to oral surgery.

Root Canals

WHY WOULD I NEED A ROOT CANAL?

A root canal is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. In addition, a blow to a tooth may cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abcess.

Signs of pulp damage include pain, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, discoloration of the tooth, swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums. Sometimes, there are no symptoms.

A permanent restoration is always need after a root canal.

HOW DOES A ROOT CANAL SAVE THE TOOTH?

Many root canals are performed to relieve the pain of toothaches caused by pulp inflammation or infection. With modern techniques and anesthetics, most patients report that they are comfortable during the procedure.

For the first few days after treatment, your tooth may feel sensitive, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure. This discomfort can be relieved with over-the-counter or prescription medications. Follow your dentist’s instructions carefully.

Your tooth may continue to feel slightly different from your other teeth for some time after your root canal is completed. However, if you have severe pain or pressure or pain that lasts more than a few days, call your dentist.

ROOT CANALS:

Root canals can often be performed in one or two visits and involves the following steps:

The dentist examines and x-rays the tooth, then administers local anesthetic. After the tooth is numb, the dentist places a small protective sheet called a “dental dam” over the area to isolate the tooth and keep it clean and free of saliva during the procedure.

The dentist makes an opening in the crown of the tooth. Very small instruments are used to clean the pulp from the pulp chamber and root canals and to shape the space for filling.

After the space is cleaned and shaped, the dentist fills the root canals with a biocompatible material, usually a rubber-like material called “gutta-percha.” The gutta-percha is placed with an adhesive cement to ensure complete sealing of the root canals. In most cases, a temporary filling is placed to close the opening. The temporary filling will be removed by your dentist before the tooth is restored.

After the final visit with your dentist, you must return to your dentist to have a crown or other restoration placed on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function.

If the tooth lacks sufficient structure to hold the restoration in place, your dentist or dentist may place a post inside the tooth. Ask your dentist for more details about the specific restoration planned for your tooth.

WILL THE TOOTH NEED ANY SPECIAL CARE OR ADDITIONAL TREATMENT?

You should not chew or bite on the treated tooth until you have had it restored by your dentist. The unrestored tooth is susceptible to fracture, so you should see your dentist for a full restoration as soon as possible. Otherwise, you need only practice good oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and regular checkups and cleanings.

Most teeth treated by a root canal last as long as other natural teeth. In a few cases, a tooth that has undergone a root canal fails to heal or the pain continues. Occasionally, the tooth may become painful or diseased months or even years after successful treatment. Often when this happens, another root canal can save the tooth.

Implant Restorations

If you lost one or more teeth or have dentures and you’re ready for a permanent solution, consider an implant restoration. Replacing missing teeth can improve a patient’s self-esteem, the way they chew and how they talk. Losing permanent teeth due to an accident, aging, or periodontal disease can be difficult, but you can get back the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

While implants are placed by specialists and after the healing process, you can return to our clinic for the dental prosthetic, such as a crown or bridge is placed on top of the implant to replace the missing tooth.