I . Prevent Problems Now
Having regular dental checkups and cleanings is the best way to disease prevention. If problem does develop, it is more likely to be something small, if the patient was seen by the doctor recently.
II. Cosmetic
III. Crowns and Bridges
IV. Root Canal Therapy
V. Dentures
VI. Mini Implants
Stop Gum Bleeding
According to American Dental Association 80 % of adult population have gum disease or gingivitis. Signs of it include red, swollen, bleeding gums, which usually are not painful and therefore often are not noticed by patient. It is easily treated with professional cleaning and proper home care. If not addressed in time gingivitis can progress to the periodontal disease, which involves bone. As a result bone will start resorbing, teeth get loose and eventually are lost due to lack of supporting bone. There are as many teeth lost to periodontal disease as there are to cavities. In early stages periodontal disease can be treated with deep cleaning called scaling and root planing. It is similar to regular cleaning, but done under local anesthesia to enable clinician to get under the gum into deep pockets and remove hardened plaque, called calculus.Treatment may also involve use of antibiotic or other medications (www.perioprotect.com). In advanced cases surgery may be necessary.
Here is an example of patient who had been treated with scaling. You can see how well gums have responded to treatment.
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Protect Your Child's Teeth with Sealants
Sealants are thin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth. Back teeth have many deep grooves where food and germs get stuck. Kids usually don't brush them properly, as the result cavities often form there soon after tooth erupts. Sealants are very important in preventing just erupted permanent teeth from developing caries.
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Laser Cavity Detection
Our new laser cavity detector - Diagnodent - can see inside teeth to locate hard to find cavities. (www.kavousa.com). This new technology is able to locate cavities so small, they can't even be seen on dental x-rays.
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Bacterial Analysis
Recent research shows that being cavity-free is more than how you brush. Bacterial imbalance puts you at risk of developing dental caries. We use a bacterial test called CariScreen (www.carifree.com) to determine the the good and bad bacteria in your mouth. Based on your test results, we may start a CariFree treatment protocol of rinses, varnishes, and sprays. Many patients become cavity free for the first time due to this treatment.
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Stop Grinding Your Teeth
Some people grind their teeth during sleep. Our custom NightGuard will protect your teeth from chipping or breaking during sleep.
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Help With Migraines
Do you suffer from migraines? Often dentist can help you to eliminate or reduce these headaches. A small plate called NTI (www.nti-tss.com ) is made for you to wear on your teeth during sleep, which releases muscle pressure and can help you with your symptoms.
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SportsGuard
Dental trauma in sport is commonplace and easily preventable. Children are particularly vulnerable. Custom molded sports guards can prevent injuries and lifelong pain.
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Whitening
There are different ways to whiten your teeth, from over the counter Crest strips to in office professional bleaching. We offer three ways to whiten your teeth: in office whitening, custom molded take home trays or combination of the first two.
While results vary from patient to patient, we found out that best results are achieved by combining in office bleaching with wearing professionally made custom trays at home.
For some people longer time needed to get desired results.
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Bonding
Bonding is cosmetic procedure done to change the appearance of your teeth. It's used to change shape or color, as well as close gaps between teeth. Often it is a less expensive alternative to veneers. It can last 5 to 10 years.
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Tooth Colored Restorations
Our office is amalgam free. We use composite fillings to make teeth look natural.
Composite filling is a tooth colored restoration that is done in a single visit.
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Veneers
Veneers are an excellent way to improve stained or crooked teeth, including those with discolored fillings. Porcelain veneers, bonded to the surfaces of your teeth, have longer life expectancy then composite restorations and resist coffee, tea, wine, and food stains.
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Crowns and Bridges
When a tooth is very damaged by decay, fracture, had prior root canal therapy or has too many fillings it becomes necessary to put a crown on this tooth in order to save it. A crown is a restoration that covers tooth and restores it to its original size and shape. Crowns also strengthen teeth.
Crowns can be gold, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal.
When one or more teeth are missing, a bridge is one of the options to replace these teeth and restore your chewing ability. To do so teeth adjacent to the empty space have to be shaved down to receive crowns, missing teeth are joined with these crowns. While it is a good way to help a patient, an implant is a preferable treatment modality to replace teeth.
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Root Canal Therapy
The inside portion of the tooth contains tissue called pulp. Pulp is a mixture of blood supply and nerve network. When pulp is damaged it becomes infected and may form an abscess. Root Canal Therapy is then recommended. Infected tissue is removed from canals running inside your roots. Canals are then cleaned, disinfected and filled. In some cases patients have to be referred to an endodontist (specialist in root canal treatment).
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Dentures
A denture is a prosthesis replacing missing teeth. Unlike a bridge, a denture is a removable prosthesis, meaning it can be taken out of the mouth and put back. Dentures can be complete and partial. In case of a partial denture, a patient still has remaining teeth in the mouth. A complete denture is done when all teeth are lost.
Patients who undergo the process of denture need time to get used to their new teeth, due to feelings of awkwardness at first. A minor speech difficulty, an increased salivary flow, as well as a slight change in facial appearance, are often noticed by people who wear dentures.
Among all the options for replacing teeth dentures is least desirable. Implants and bridges provide more comfort to the patient.
If for some reason a denture is the only available option, a patient may consider having mini implants placed to help with denture retention.
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Mini Implants (www.imtec.com)
The MDI System consists of a miniature titanium implant that acts like a root of your tooth and a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture. The most effective use of this dental product is for denture stabilization. Many denture wearers suffer a great discomfort as a result of ill fitting dentures. Some people completely withdraw from social life. Placement of Mini implants will address and solve all of these problems by stabilizing your denture.