Dental Implant What are Implants? Dental Implants are the newest and most permanent way to replace missing teeth. Implants are basically artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into the jaw bone. While implant shapes can vary, they are usually screw-like in design. Once in place, these roots can then be used to ...
Dental Inlay / Onlay Inlays are similar to fillings but the entire work lies within the cusps (bumps) on the chewing surface of the tooth. Onlays are more extensive than inlays, covering one or more cusps. Onlays are sometimes called partial crowns. Benefits of Dental Inlays and Onlays : Increase the strength of ...
Dental Oral Surgery Tooth Extraction There are a number of reasons why a tooth extraction is needed : The tooth is severely decayed Advanced periodontal disease (gum disease) The tooth may be broken such that it cannot be repaired Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted wisdom ...
Dental Periodontic Gum Disease Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. It is caused by the bacteria in plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If not removed through daily brushing and flossing, plaque ...
Dental Endodontic When the root of a tooth becomes infected, a root canal will be necessary to save the tooth. The only alternative to a root canal is extraction of the tooth. The symptoms of an infected tooth are: Sensitivity to hot or cold foods and liquids. Swelling and pain. Persistent bad taste in the ...
Dental Denture A denture replaces missing teeth and adjacent tissues. Unlike dental implants, a denture is removable. Benefits of Dentures 1. Prevents exisiting teeth from drifting into surrounding space of the missing teeth 2. Teeth out of position can damage tissues in the mouth 3. Helps to chew food There are three types of partial dentures ...
Dental Tooth Whitening When teeth are in good condition but are darker than desired, whitening is the answer. Discolored teeth, whether natural or stained, can be quickly and easily restored to beauty with various whitening techniques. Cosmetic tooth whitening or "bleaching" teeth can be performed in our office or at home. In-Office ...
Dental Veneer Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length. Dental veneers can be ...
Dental Bridge Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth and a false tooth / teeth in between. These false teeth are called ...
Dental Bonds Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve person's smile. [contact-form 1 "Contact form 1"]
Orthodontic Treatment - What Is Invisalign? As an alternative to traditional, metal braces, Invisalign as an orthodontic treatment has gained popularity ...
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Professional Teeth Whitening - Is Your Dental Office Performing an Effective Treatment? There is a common saying that goes like, "smile ...
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