If you have advanced tooth loss, then you need a prosthetic in order to eat a healthy diet and enjoy optimal oral health. Can we use dental implants to secure dentures and address advanced tooth loss? What benefits would an implant-secured denture provide a patient?
When you experience a dental emergency, which is any pain or injury to your teeth and gums that isn’t life threatening, you should see the dentist as soon as possible. However, you can also take steps to address the discomfort in the immediate aftermath. We’re going to look at how to respond to common dental emergencies.
When a patient comes to us with a damaged tooth, or one plagued with severe decay or infection, a restoration is often needed. At one time, placing a crown required between two and three visits. However, with CEREC we can place a custom-made crown in a single visit.
Did you know we can correct misalignment without relying on metal braces? We can instead use a series of clear aligners made from a BPA-free plastic material. What benefits does the Invisalign system offer? What should a patient expect from clear aligners?
When patients first receive dental implants, they can almost immediately notice the highly lifelike comfort and stability that the prosthetic roots provide for their replacement teeth. This comfort and stability are among the main reasons why dental implant restorations are so popular. However, after several decades of clinical use, dental implants continue to grow increasingly more popular, thanks mainly to the long-term benefits that can take patients years to fully realize. (more…)
When a tooth is damaged or develops a serious oral health concern, we can repair it using a restoration. Instead of requiring two to three visits to complete and place one, we can now use CEREC technology to complete a custom-made dental crown in one visit. Do you have questions about our same-day restorations?
When patients come to us seeking treatment for misalignment, we have two unique alternatives to metal braces. We can offer Invisalign® or ClearCorrect® to help correct smiles. But how do we create the clear aligners used in these treatment options? What should patients expect from invisible orthodontics?
Dealing with tooth loss can help patients regain confidence, and it can help them enjoy valuable oral health benefits. If you are missing one tooth, or several tooth, prosthetic dental work can offer serious advantages. With dental implants, you can enjoy permanent support for your restoration, greater function, and even protection for the health of your jaw. Implants can be used to help a patient replace a single tooth, but they are also great for supporting larger restorations. To learn more about how implant support can improve your prosthetic experience – and to make sure you are a good candidate to receive them – set a time to talk with your dentist. (more…)
If you find yourself frustrated by overlaps, gaps, or other signs of poor dental alignment, bring the matter to your dentist’s attention. Many people are able to improve alignment issues discreetly with clear aligners. Your dentist provide valuable orthodontic corrections with Invisalign and ClearCorrect. These clear braces systems are able to gradually move your teeth so that they are properly aligned. In some cases, your dentist may not be able to approve you for this work. With that said, many people are excited to find out how they can make valuable smile improvements through orthodontic work, without being dependent on metal braces. (more…)
Is it hard to tolerate pressure on a particular tooth when you bite and chew food? Are you dealing with a lingering toothache? These are common signs of dental trouble, and it can call for a restorative dental treatment. When you need work done on a tooth, it will require support after your procedure. Fortunately, CEREC technology will allow your dentist to supply you with that support in one appointment. CEREC-made dental crowns are constructed from life-like porcelain, and your dentist is able to craft it so that it is an ideal fit over your tooth. (more…)
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