EXTRACTIONS Extractions may be required for a whole variety of reasons. Perhaps a tooth has become severely decayed or it may have an advanced periodontal disease. Other teeth may be broken beyond repair or maybe they’re poorly positioned in the mouth and need to be removed before orthodontic treatment can be conducted. However, when you remove a tooth, it can…
WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL The average mouth is designed to hold 28 teeth, however, by the age of 18, most adults have 32 teeth: 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. Each tooth has a specific function, with the teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine, and bicuspid teeth) designed for grasping and biting food…
WHITENING Having a beautiful smile is highly desirable for many people and achieving whiter teeth may be easier than you think with our simple bleaching process. It’s safe and quick, with the option to lighten only your upper teeth or both the upper and lower, depending on what shows when you smile. Teeth whitening works on people of all ages…
PORCELAIN VENEERS Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic that bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth and can be used to brighten your smile. They’ve become increasingly popular thanks to their simplicity and versatility but do require a high degree of technical skill to place. Once bonded to the teeth, porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and resemble…
DENTAL SEALANTS Dental sealants are incredibly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your teeth. Their application involves a simple procedure in which a tooth-colored acrylic is painted onto the surface of the tooth to effectively seal any deep grooves. They act as a barrier and preventative measure from plaque and acids, protecting the depressions and grooves of…
ROOT CANAL A root canal is a dental procedure that’s designed to save your natural teeth, preventing the need for dental implants or bridges. It’s one of the most common dental procedures performed and relatively simple. At the center of your tooth is the pulp, a collection of blood vessels and nerve tissue that helps to build the surrounding tooth.…
IMPLANTS Dental implants are metal anchors that provide a foundation for replacement teeth that will look, feel and function like natural teeth. They’re a popular option for people who have lost teeth to regain the ability to smile with confidence and eat almost anything they desire. The implants are essentially tiny titanium posts that are placed into the jawbone where…
INLAYS & ONLAYS When more than half of the tooth’s biting surface has been damaged, your dentist may use an inlay or onlay. They can be made of porcelain, gold or composite resin that’s bonded to the damaged area of the tooth. An inlay is similar to a filling and is applied inside the cusp of the tooth while an…
GUM DISEASE TREATMENT Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums that will gradually destroy the support of your natural teeth over time. Dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease, with daily brushing and flossing preventing most periodontal conditions. Once adults hit around 35 years of age, they’re more susceptible to losing teeth as a result of gum diseases…
FILLINGS A dental filling is a restorative material that’s used to artificially restore the natural shape, contour and function of a missing tooth structure, which can result from tooth decay or external elements. A dental filling can be fabricated out of a variety of different materials. Dental composites are also known as white fillings and they’re made from a material…