Restorative Dentistry
Crowns & Bridges
Crowns, also known as caps, cover a tooth to restore its normal shape and appearance. Teeth have to be trimmed to give the correct thickness of material for the final crown. They are used on teeth that are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, or crooked. They are custom-made to fit over your teeth and the process may require more than one visit. Crowns have the longest life expectancy of all indirect restorations. Dental bridges close a gap between two teeth. Each flanking tooth is crowned (capped) and the crowns are joined to a tooth-like prosthetic that fills the gap. Like crowns, they require more than one visit.
BIOCLEAR RESTORATIONS (WHITE FILLINGS)
Dental composite is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore teeth damaged by decay or trauma. Composite restorations using the Bioclear Method are used for cosmetic improvements of the smile as well as rejuvenating damaged teeth. We use composite to do Bioclear restorations that are showing better and stronger results than traditional bonding.
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Dental Extractions
People call it “pulling teeth”. Whenever there is a tooth that is damaged beyond repair or is causing pain, removing it from your mouth may be the only solution. Although we prefer to save teeth, we also want you to be comfortable and pain-free and will remove a tooth if that is what is best for your health.
Veneers
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain (like a contact lens) placed over the front teeth to change their color and shape. A thin layer of your tooth is removed before making a digital mold (video) of your teeth. Custom-made veneers require more than one visit because they are fabricated in a laboratory.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is an “artificial root” that is anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. They do not rely on neighboring teeth for support, and they are permanent and stable. Implants look and feel like natural teeth. Strategically placed, implants can support permanently cemented bridges, crowns and dentures.