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Porcelain Crowns/Veneers
A crown or cap is a covering made of porcelain used to restore and protect a tooth that is: broken, has a very large filling or has had a root canal. A veneer is an ultra-thin, cosmetic facing made for Anterior (front) teeth, that can change the shape, color and size of the teeth. This procedure requires at least two visits along with a period of temporization before final placement of the restoration.
Tooth Colored Fillings and Tooth Whitening
These fillings are now becoming the standard of care for back teeth. The material can appear very natural and is bonded into place. It can, however, stain, especially for patients who smoke or drink a lot of coffee. Tooth whitening - A treatment to whiten teeth, using custom fitted trays to cover the teeth for a 1/2 hour at home, twice daily over a two-week period.
Natural Looking Bridges, Dentures and Implants
A bridge replaces missing teeth. Teeth adjacent to the are of missing teeth are crowned and used and anchors to support the restorations. Dentures - A denture is a removable piece or acrylic (a hard plastic), which replaces all missing teeth. Implants - Titanium screws singularly placed into the jawbone used as an anchor to replace missing teeth or retain a denture.
Comprehensive Periodontal (Gum) Care
A treatment plan for periodontal (gum) Disease that included frequent, no-surgical therapy in the office and optimal home care. On rare occasions, surgery is indicated to treat advanced Periodontal disease.
TMJ
The Temporo Mandibular Joint connects the lower jaw with the scull. Many patients have pain in this region. The source of this pain is in either the joint itself or the surrounding muscle structure.
Root Canals
A one visit procedure to eliminate the nerve in the tooth. Most often there is minimal, if any, post operative pain following this procedure.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
This field is advanced and requires extensive knowledge of all dental specialties. A team approach is required to successfully perform this treatment. Patients treated this way feel confident with a new smile and can chew comfortably.
- Full Mouth Radiographs - Individual pictures of each tooth and surrounding structures.
- Panoramic Radiographs - A comprehensive view of your jaws and jaw joints.
- Comprehensive Periodontal Charting - We probe each tooth in 6 locations, record bleeding and measure any gum recession to assess your current periodontal condition.
- Study Models - A replica of your upper and lower teeth.
- Occlusal Analysis/Bite Analysis - Placement of study models on precision instrument to analyze how your teeth meet and work.
- Photographic Series - 12 different vies of your face, your smile and your teeth, that help see how we can make you smile your best.
