Dental Crowns

Crowns are used to strengthen and improve the shape, size or color of teeth. They can support broken or weak teeth or those with large fillings; provide a smooth, strong, attractively contoured surface for stained, misshapen or otherwise abnormal teeth.

Dental Bridges

Bridges are natural-looking tooth replacements which help maintain facial structure, reduce stress on the jaw and fill in the gaps caused by missing teeth. Bridges may be made of porcelain, gold, alloys or a combination of these. Removable bridges can be taken out and cleaned at home, while fixed bridges are cemented or bonded to teeth and like crowns, are not removed.

Invisalign

Invisalign is a clear way to straighten teeth.  It gradually moves your teeth with a series of custom-made, removable, nearly invisible aligners.  Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology and has been proven effective.   You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush and floss.

Veneers

Veneers are very thin, tooth-colored shells that are custom-fit and bonded to the front sides of teeth to close gaps, cover stains and discolorations, and correct chipped or misshapen teeth to give you a bright, attractive smile.

Root Canals (Endodontics)

Root canals can prevent tooth loss when the pulp (soft core of the tooth that provides nutrients) is damaged due to bacterial infection in a deep cavity, crack or other problem. Despite its reputation as a painful ordeal, a root canal is actually not very uncomfortable. During the procedure, the damaged pulp is removed, the root canal is cleaned and sealed off, and a post and crown are bonded to the tooth to maintain strength.

Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal or gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a leading cause of tooth loss in American adults. Plaque is the sticky film of bacteria that is brushed and flossed away with proper oral care. When left on the teeth, plaque produces toxins that attack below the gum line in the sulcus, a shallow v-shaped crevice between the tooth and gums. This causes the bond between teeth and gums to break down.

Dental Inlays & Dental Onlays

Dental inlays and onlays are solid fillings used to restore damaged or decayed teeth. They are often needed when there is not enough healthy tissue left in the tooth to support a regular filling. (If a tooth is severely damaged, a crown may be necessary to cover the entire surface instead of an inlay or onlay.) Unlike regular fillings, they strengthen rather than weaken teeth. Inlays lie within the cusps, or bumps, on the surface of a tooth, while onlays cover one or more cusps.

Dentures

Implants have been a major breakthrough for denture wearers. Those people who have been unhappy with their removable prostheses may now be able to wear implant-supported dentures, or fixed bridgework. Many people believe that once they have dentures, they no longer need regular dental care. Denture wearers require regular exams to ensure their health, comfort and appearance. Gum tissues are in a constant state of change. Periodic relining of the dentures may be necessary to ensure a tight and comfortable fit.

Air Abrasion

One of the more exciting developments in dentistry is that of minimally invasive, air-abrasion technology. Equipment featuring pulsed or continuous air flow allows procedures to be performed with out anesthesia and numbness. Minimally invasive techniques also make it possible for dentists to save more of the patient’s healthy tooth.