Restorative
We hate to see bad things happen to a good smile. Our
restorative treatments correct imperfections and preserve the appearance and function of your teeth. With CEREC technology used for custom-milling porcelain crowns and reconstructions, rest assured that the results will look natural and fit precisely.
Read on to learn how we reconstruct smiles.
Crowns and Bridges
Restore structure, strength, and beauty to damaged teeth with our custom-fit porcelain crowns. Powerful CEREC technology lets us mill the porcelain crown in our office for an exact fit and impeccable color match. Each crown rests permanently over the compromised tooth for a natural appearance and function.
We can replace a row of missing teeth or a single missing tooth with a crown and bridge system. A bridge is a set of porcelain false teeth affixed to crowns on either end of the gap left by missing teeth.
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Dentures
Full or partial sets of false teeth can restore your smile and help you speak and chew normally. Our dentures fit comfortably, look and function naturally, and enhance your confidence by making you look years younger.
Ask us about the restorative power of dentures.
Fillings
We use only premium composite resin to fill cavities because of their track record for long-lasting strength and patient safety. Composite resin fillings closely match a tooth’s natural color.
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Implant Restoration
Dental implants can be an effective method to replace one or several missing teeth. Several steps are usually involved in placing implants. First, an anchor (titanium screw) is surgically placed into the jawbone. Bone then grows around the anchor, holding it firmly in place. This usually takes several months. Next, a post is attached to the anchor. Finally, this post connects the anchor to an artificial tooth that replaces the missing tooth.
Inlays and Onlays
Porcelain inlays and onlays repair areas of decay too large for a resin filling to be effective. Inlays rest in the lower portion of a tooth’s surface while onlays reconstruct the raised portion. With our in-house CEREC system, we can quickly create and affix permanent inlays or onlays in a single appointment.
Root Canals
Root canal treatment usually involves the removal of the tooth’s pulp (nerve), a small threadlike tissue that was important for tooth development. Once removed, it is replaced with material that seals off the root canal from supporting structures. If necessary, we refer patients to a qualified endodontist to complete complex root canals.
Extractions
There are times when it is necessary to remove a tooth. Sometimes a baby tooth has misshapen or long roots that prevent it from falling out as it should, and the tooth must be removed to make way for the permanent tooth to erupt. At other times, a tooth may have so much decay that it puts the surrounding teeth and jaw at risk of decay, so your doctor may recommend removal and replacement with a bridge or implant. Infection, orthodontic correction, or problems with a wisdom tooth can also require removal of a tooth.
Once a tooth has been removed, neighboring teeth may shift causing problems with chewing or with your jaw joint function. To avoid these complications, your dentist may recommend that you replace the extracted tooth.
