Restorative Dentistry
Old Dentistry
With the use of advanced dental materials, your old silver fillings can be removed and replaced with a strong chemically bonded material that can be matched to the color of your tooth making it appear nearly invisible.
Old "bulky" crowns can be replaced with new natural looking ones and old discolored "fake" looking Veneers can be updated using newer, stronger materials and will make your smile look even more beautiful.
Dental Bridges
The loss of a single tooth can have a major impact on your dental health and personal appearance. When one or more teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can shift out of their normal position. These teeth are often more susceptible to decay or gum disease because they are more difficult to clean around. All of the shifting and drifting will lead to changes in the bite, which may put stress on the jaws, muscles and teeth. a non-removable dental bridge can restore your teeth the normal function by replacing messing teeth. It will improve the entire health of your mouth by keeping the surrounding teeth in position and can also help maintain the structure or your face and jaw.
Porcelain Crowns
A crown is sometimes termed a "cap" or a "jacket". A porcelain crown will restore a broken, heavily filled or cracked tooth to its original size, shape and tooth color. A crown may be recommended after root canal therapy has been completed, as the tooth tends to become brittle and is more apt to fracture. A crown can strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and improve the appearance of your teeth. With the advances in technology we now have the ability to build these porcelain crowns with no metal present at all.
Root Canal
Root Canal Therapy may be needed if decay has reached the tooth's root nerve. Essentially, a root canal cleans out a tooth’s infected root canal then is filled with a material that acts like the tooth's pulp, then sealed.
An opening is made in the crown of the tooth, and pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned and shaped for filling. The root canals are then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material to ensure complete sealing of the root canals. In most cases a filling is placed to close the opening, however in some more severe cases, the tooth will be closed by applying a crown.
Dentures
A denture is a tooth replacement option; e.g. a single tooth, multiple teeth or a full arch. Dentures are removable. They can be crafted to provide the characteristics (tooth shape and color) the patient desires. Advances have been made in the materials used for dentures and in the way they are designed. If you already have dentures (partial or full arch) you may be experiencing a loose fit or denture slipping. Improper fitting can lead to gum sores, can affect your chewing and your speech, and decrease your confidence when speaking and or laughing with others. We can also provide Denture relines if needed.
