Dental Implants

Individual teeth or implant-secured dentures

Dental implants replace the roots of lost teeth. A dental implant–along with a crown built on the implant–replaces a missing tooth or teeth and helps to keep up the bone support of the adjacent teeth, extending their lifespan. The key part of a dental implant is the titanium implant which sits in the original tooth’s bone pocket. The titanium works well with the bone and actually forms a bond with it over time. A dental implant is a titanium post (like a tooth root) that is surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath the gum line that allows your dentist to mount replacement teeth or a bridge into that area.

Dental implants are considered a permanent service and are expected, usually, to last many, many years. They are the best choice for replacing missing teeth. A tooth replaced with a dental implant is imperceptible from a natural tooth.  An implant doesn’t come loose like dentures can. Click here to learn more.

Dentures

Dentures were the usual method for tooth replacement for years, they come with their own set of issues. The main problem is that dentures rest on teeth and gums for stability, which can encourage bone loss, tooth decay, and periodontal disease. However, dentures can be relined every few years to compensate for bone loss and any compromised facial integrity. There have been modern advances in dentures, as there have been in many other areas of dental healthcare, and an overdenture retained by implants is a better option. Overdentures are a combination of traditional dentures and the newer science of dental implants to prevent the bone loss that could result from dentures alone.

Tooth-colored (Zirconium) Crowns, Fixed Bridges & Veneers

Unlike gold or porcelain crowns, zirconium crowns don’t require to be fused with a metal base which makes traditional crowns more noticeable.  Zirconium crowns give you the comfort, security, feel, durability, and appearance of natural teeth.  For more information about zirconium crowns and to learn more about how they can give you a beautiful, natural smile,  call our office for a consultation today.

Repairing Chipped Teeth

Tooth bonding to repair a chipped tooth. Bonding materials (high-density, space-age plastics called composite resin) and porcelain are more natural in color and can perfectly match the surrounding teeth making it difficult to discern between the repair and the natural tooth.

Teeth Whitening

Most teeth can be whitened or bleached. External tooth whitening happens when vital teeth are bleached by direct contact with a safe and commonly used whitening agent.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

State-of-the-art plastic (composite resins) and porcelain materials more naturally mimic the look, feel, and function of natural teeth and actually bond directly to the remaining enamel and dentin. This means that, unlike the old silver fillings, these new fillings keep more of the natural tooth so less repair work is necessary immediately and in the future. These modern filling materials are also more natural in appearance; it’s almost impossible to tell that your tooth has a filling.