Treatments
Treatments
Root Canal Treatment
A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth.
A modern root canal treatment is nothing like those old sayings! It's very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments, depending on the condition of your tooth and your personal circumstances. Getting a root canal is relatively painless and extremely effective. You'll be back to smiling, biting and chewing with ease in no time.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a structure that replaces a missing tooth. With screw-like devices, the surgeon inserts an implant into the jawbone, and it acts as an anchor for an artificial tooth, called a crown. A device called an abutment connects the artificial tooth to the dental implant.
There are two types of dental implant: endosteal and subperiosteal.
Endosteal implants are the most common type. A surgeon embeds them in the jawbone, and each can hold one or more artificial teeth.
A surgeon affixes a subperiosteal implant on top of the jawbone. Dental surgeons choose this option for people who do not have much height to their jawbone.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work. It can also help to look after the long-term health of your teeth, gums and jaw joints, by spreading the biting pressure over all your teeth.
Ortho” means straight or correct. “Dont” (not to be confused with “don't”) means tooth. Put it all together and “orthodontics” means straight teeth.
Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers
Dentures
Dentures are removable false teeth made of acrylic (plastic), nylon or metal. They fit snugly over the gums to replace missing teeth and eliminate potential problems caused by gaps
Full dentures. Also called a complete denture, this appliance replaces an entire arch of missing teeth.
Partial dentures. If you're missing several or most of your teeth in one or both jaws, partial dentures may be an option.
Immediate dentures, Implant-retained dentures, Implant-supported dentures
Crowns & Bridges
While a crown is used to cover an existing tooth, a dental bridge is used to fill in the missing space caused by one or more lost teeth. A bridge is made up of one or more false teeth with one crown on either end of the bridge.
At the minimum, a bridge includes two crowns on either side of a “fake” tooth called a pontic. Bridges are classified according to the number of units, which just means the number of teeth they cover. The most common is a three-unit bridge, which uses two teeth as anchors for one replacement tooth.
it usually is not painful at all. In fact, tooth pain or sensitivity and trouble chewing may be relieved after a dental crown procedure. We begin with local anesthetic if you need it and then we prepare the tooth to receive a crown.
Dental Fillings
Direct fillings are placed directly into the damaged tooth and can include materials such as composite resin, glass ionomer cement, and silver amalgam. Indirect fillings are created in a dental lab before being placed into the tooth and usually consist of porcelain or gold.
Depending on the material and how well it is treated, dental fillings can last anywhere from 5 to 30 years. That's quite a range, and the style of filling used largely determines it. A general expectation is about 10 to 15 years with good care, but some fillings may not last even that long
The Best Types of Dental Fillings: Composite and Porcelain Fillings. The best and most popular types of fillings are composite and porcelain fillings. Both of these options offer their own benefits for patients with cavities
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a method of professional oral care that focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth. And although cosmetic dentistry procedures are usually elective rather than essential, some treatment cases also provide restorative benefits. Learn about the most common procedures and how they work
Teeth Whitening. One of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments for improving your smile is teeth whitening (or bleaching).
Porcelain Veneers, Dental Bonding, Invisalign Braces
Dental Implants, Composite Fillings
Teeth Whiteing
A tooth whitening procedure will usually require approximately 30 minutes. You can easily take an hour out of your day to go in for the procedure. If you are going for a common tooth bleaching, the dentist will put a gel on your teeth for 30-40 minutes and then clean it off before you leave.
Teeth whitening treatment is a dental procedure that helps transform discolored or stained teeth into stunning white, bright teeth by utilizing teeth whitening technology, the LED Light System, and high-quality bleaching products to stimulate the disintegration of the whitening gel, which help turn discolored teeth
Gum Treatment
Gum disease treatment may be nonsurgical or surgical, depending on the stage of disease and your oral and overall health. Nonsurgical treatments include scaling and root planing and antibiotics. Surgical options include pocket reduction surgery and guided tissue regeneration.
Scaling. Scaling removes tartar and bacteria from your tooth surfaces and below your gumlin
Root planing. Root planing smooths the root surfaces
Antibiotics. Topical or oral antibiotics can help control bacterial infection.
Kids Dentistry
Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child's teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood.
Here are the 10 most common dental problems for kids, along with how to prevent them from developing. Tooth Decay (Cavities), Tooth Sensitivity, Dental Emergencies, Pediatric Gingivitis and Gum Disease, Orthodontic Problems, Excessive Thumb Sucking, Dental Anxiety and Phobias, Grinding.
Teeth Removal
A tooth extraction is a dental procedure during which your tooth is completely removed from its socket. Sometimes, people refer to this as “pulling" a tooth.
A dental extraction (also referred to as tooth extraction, exodontia, exodontics, or informally, tooth pulling) is the removal of teeth from the dental alveolus (socket) in the alveolar bone.
Dental extractions, much like any surgical procedure, are not without risk. These risks must be discussed with the patient before the procedure. Frequently occurring risks after dental extraction includes pain, bleeding, bruising, swelling, and infection.