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Nitrous
Gas—Put your fear of pain behind you; nitrous gas sedation
allows complicated dental procedures to be performed while you are kept
comfortable and pain free. No needles are involved and although the level
of sedation can be fine-tuned, the effects last only a few minutes after
the gas flow is stopped, so you can even drive yourself home if necessary.
Crowns—Crowns
are above-the-gum tooth coverings that have been cememted into placed.
Unlike fillings, crowns cover the entire visible part of the tooth. They
can be made of porcelain, metal (such as gold) or a combination. They
restore the tooth’s original shape and strengthen it.
Implants—There
is more than one type of implant, but in general implants are artificial
tooth replacements that employ titanium bases. These bases help living
bone tissue adere to the new “tooth” and thus implants are considered
more or less permanent.
Digital X-Rays—Digital x-rays
are more comfortable, more accurate, and faster than conventional x-rays.
They help find hidden tooth decay, bone loss, and assist in creation of
tooth implants and dentures. In addition, digital x-rays use up to 90%
less radiation and are easy on the environment because there are no processing
chemicals or film.
Dentures—Whether they are partial
or full, dentures can help restore a bright smile to those with serious
damage to several teeth. The comfort of your dentures is of great importance
to us, that’s why we go to great lengths to make sure your fit and
feel are more than satisfactory.
Bridges—Fixed dental bridges
are for people who have damage to or are only missing one or a few teeth.
Basically, the missing tooth is joined to two crowns on either side and
held in place. Bridges are not removeable like dentures.
Invisalign Braces—More comfort, no metal, and nearly
invisible—all are great reasons to opt for Invisalign braces. Consisting
of several custom-molded, clear aligners, Invisalign braces fit directly
over your teeth. You can take them out to brush and you use a new aligner
about every two weeks over the course of around a year. They are sometimes
employed to treat even badly spaced teeth. And of course the best part
is, they are nearly invisible!
Bonding—Bonding employs a tooth-colored
plastic material which is hardened or bonded onto the tooth’s surface
with the use of a special light. Bonding helps repair chipped or cracked
teeth, close space between teeth, and improves the appearance of discolored
teeth. In addition, bonding can actually change the apparent shape of
your teeth and is sometimes used to protect roots when gums recede.
Veneers—Veneers treat many of
the conditions that bonding does, but in a different way. Veneers are
very thin shells of tooth-colored material that are bonded to the front
surface of your teeth. They resist staining better than bonding and they
also reflect light more like a natural tooth surface. Your doctor can
tell you which treatment option is best for you.
Root Canals—Teeth have internal
chambers in which soft tissue grows. When this tissue becomes infected,
a pulpectomy (a “root canal”) is performed. The infected tissue
is removed, a rubber filling is inserted, and a crown is placed on top.
Oral Surgery—Implants, wisdom
tooth extraction, facial trauma dental reconstruction, and more all employ
oral surgery. You can relax and be assured that the professional training
of our doctors, combined with their caring manner and gentle touch will
give you the best treatment available.
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