General and Family Dental Care .
Childrens’ visits
Different goals are developed for childrens’ visits depending on their age. Dental problems in children are always easier to prevent than treat.
A child’s first dental visit should always be a happy one. We like to see children as young as one year of age. They come in usually with no decay or other problems, get their teeth polished, go up and down in the chair and leave with a goodie bag. Most important, this way they like going to the dentist, so regular visits become easy.
As they get older and they are seen regularly, taught and reminded to brush and floss they have less chances of developing bad oral habits and big dental problems.
Teeth cleaning
Plaque or bacterial deposit is a sticky film that builds up on teeth within a few hours of brushing. If it is not removed by brushing and flossing regularly, it hardens to form calculus- which then does not come off with a toothbrush, it has to be cleaned professionally. Plaque irritates the gum causing it to swell and bleed. It can also irritate the bone underneath causing the bone level to go down and reduce support to the tooth. This is the beginning of gum disease.
Extraction
of teeth
Teeth need to be removed either when too much of the tooth structure has been destroyed because of decay, or there has been too much loss of bone support due to gum disease or if a tooth is cracked badly. Wisdom teeth sometimes require removal when they come in crooked or develop infections around them, or cause food entrapment and decay of the molar in front of them.
Nightguards/ Occlusal guards
Nightguards are a long used conservative treatment to prevent tooth wear due to nighttime grinding of teeth.
Sealants
A sealant is a resin material flowed into the grooves on the chewing surface of the permanent molar teeth and sometimes premolars when they first come in which is between 6 and 12 years of age. Grooves on these teeth may be very deep and narrow preventing toothbrush bristles from getting in to clean them. At this age the child is likely to eat sugary snacks and not brush properly afterward. Sealants will prevent decay in these grooves. They do have to be checked at each dental visit to make sure they are not chipped or broken.
Oral Hygiene
Instruction
This may be the single most important take home advice. Depending on the condition of your gums and the space between your teeth we will help you choose what cleaning aid used consistently will best help you keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Emergency dental care
Routine checkups and follow ups should minimize dental emergencies but if you need emergency care, we will be there for you!
Root canals
Root canal treatment is most often done when a tooth is decayed so deep that the nerve in the tooth is inflamed or dead. It involves cleaning out the decay and the pulp of the tooth and placing a filling right down to the root tip. With deeply decayed teeth it is the only way to save the tooth. We use the same anesthetic that is used for a filling. Once the tooth is numb there is no pain during the procedure. Patients will watch a movie or even fall asleep while getting it done.
Crowns / Bridges
A crown or a cap is placed on a tooth after a root canal, to protect it from breaking, or on cracked teeth or teeth with large fillings to prevent them from chipping or breaking. Teeth with large fillings, especially silver can break over time and if the break is below the gumline then sometime the tooth has to be taken out. It is not to say that all teeth with large fillings need crowns, but some of them, over time, do.
Missing teeth can be replaced by bridges made by placing crowns on adjacent teeth. These are strong fixed replacements for missing teeth that use the adjacent teeth for support.
Gum treatment
The first phase of treating chronic infections of the gums is by deep cleaning done under local anesthesia
Full and partial
Dentures
Dentures have been around for a long time to replace loss of a few teeth to the loss of all teeth. Denture materials have vastly improved making them look very natural.
Now implants can also be used along with some types of dentures where just a few implants make a denture feel much more secure, improving chewing ability and allowing the denture wearer to talk smile and eat with greater confidence
Fluoride treatment
Fluoride is a natural mineral that builds strong teeth and prevents cavities. It’s been an essential oral health treatment for decades. Fluoride supports healthy tooth enamel and fights the bacteria that harm teeth and gums. Tooth enamel is the outer protective layer of each tooth. Fluoride is especially helpful if you are at high risk of developing dental caries, or cavities.
Dentists provide professional fluoride treatments in the form of a highly concentrated rinse, foam, gel, or varnish. The treatment may be applied with a swab, brush, tray, or mouthwash.These treatments have much more fluoride than what’s in your water or toothpaste. They only take a few minutes to apply. You may be asked to avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after the treatment so the fluoride can fully absorb.
Mouthguards
Mouth guards are worn during several sports. A properly fitted mouthguard can help prevent broken teeth and injuries to the lips, tongue, face or jaw. It stays in place while being worn, making it easy to talk and breathe. A custom mouthguard made by the dentist fits comfortably and offers the best protection.
Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Teeth can be whitened to different degrees depending on the type of discoloration and the whitening method. Whitening toothpastes promise the change of a shade or two over time, whitening strips whiten a little more. Professional whitening uses a higher concentration of bleaching agent than over the counter options. We recommend take- home bleaching trays made specially to fit your teeth
6 Month Smiles,
Invisalign and
Individual Orthodontics
Six Month Smiles® short term orthodontic treatment is a modern twist on tried-and-true orthodontics. There is little debate within the orthodontic community that braces are the most widely used and most effective method to give patients straight, healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Six Month Smiles has taken the best aspects of braces and modified the treatment and the materials to give adults a common-sense, cosmetic solution that fits a busy lifestyle.
Invisalign treatment is the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, backed by more than two decades of innovation. unlike braces, Invisalign clear aligners are removable and virtually invisible. there are no wires and brackets, so you don’t need to change the way you brush and floss. and, you can continue to eat all your favorite foods.
Individual Patient (IP) Orthodontics is an improved version of the standard (straight archwire) orthodontic treatment. Instead of using a “one size fits all” bracket and archwire system like conventional braces do, IP Orthodontics uses customized braces and wires, unique to your anatomy and case goals. IP Orthodontics’ customization leads to faster, more effective treatment and better retention. An IP dentist uses the most advanced orthodontic tools to provide you the highest levels of orthodontic treatment.
Smile Makeovers, Composite and Porcelain Veneers and Bonding
Spaces between front teeth, chipped and discolored teeth or even irregularly placed teeth can be corrected in as little as two visits making a beautiful new smile.
Composite resin or white fillings are bonded to front teeth to restore their shape and color. They work very well with chipped broken or decayed teeth or even to close gaps between front teeth.
Veneers are thin leaves or laminates of porcelain or resin that are cemented on the front surface of teeth that can completely change the shape, color or position of the teeth.
Implant Dentistry
Implants are proving to be very successful replacements for natural teeth. In some instances, they may be the best option. An implant is like a small titanium screw that is placed as a replacement for the root of a tooth. A small stub that sticks out above the gum is meant to replace the core of a tooth and this called the abutment. The abutment is then covered by a crown and makes the whole assembly complete.
Implants are proving to be very successful replacements for natural teeth. In some instances, they may be the best option. An implant is like a small titanium screw that is placed as a replacement for the root of a tooth. A small stub that sticks out above the gum is meant to replace the core of a tooth and this called the abutment. The abutment is then covered by a crown and makes the whole assembly complete.
Implants have been used along with dentures where just a few implants make a denture feel much more secure, improving chewing ability and allowing the denture wearer to talk smile and eat with greater confidence.
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