Cosmetic
Dentistry - Bad Breath ( Halitosis
) Treatment - Crowns
Missing Teeth - Periodontal
Disease
Cosmetic Dentistry
With dentistry's many advances, patients no longer have to settle for
stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. You now have choices that can help
you achieve the smile you have always wanted. Tooth whitening (Bleaching)
brightens teeth that are discolored or stained. Bleaching may be done
completely in the dental office (Zoom) or a system for you to use at home
(Opalesence). Bonding can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped,
broken, cracked, stained, or have spaces between them. With bonding, tooth-colored
materials are applied, or bonded, to the tooth surface. Veneers are thin
custom-made shells designed to cover the front side of teeth. Made of
tooth-colored materials, veneers are used to treat spaces between teeth
and teeth that are chipped or worn, permanently stained, poorly shaped
or slightly crooked. Cosmetic crowns may be needed if the change desired
is extensive. Braces are not just for kids. Orthodontics may
be needed if teeth are crooked, crowded or do not meet properly. Bad Breath
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Crowns Crowns (also known as caps) cover a tooth that has been weakened by a large filling or possibly a fracture. Crowns help strengthen teeth and improve the appearance of a tooth. A crown is an excellent way to improve the position, shape or color of a tooth. back to top >> |
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Missing
Teeth Unfortunately sometimes a tooth cannot be restored by the dentist. When this happens the patient has options to replace the missing tooth or teeth. A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and bridges the gap where one or more teeth have been. Afixed bridge can only be removed by a dentist. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that feels and looks very natural. Implants are placed by a surgeon below the gums and then fuse to the bone. They serve as a base for individual teeth, bridges or a denture. back to top >> |
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Periodontal
Disease Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Periodontal diseases are classified according to the severity of the disease. The two major stages are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a milder and reversible form of periodontal disease that only affects the gums. Gingivitis may lead to more serious, destructive forms of periodontal disease called periodontitis. It is possible to have periodontal disease and have no warning signs. That is one reason why regular dental checkups and periodontal examinations are very important. Some patients will only a professional cleaning and some instruction on how to better care for their teeth and gums at home. However for some that will not be enough. Periodontal disease needs to be treated differently which can include a deeper cleaning and possibly antibiotic therapy, Arestin. back to top >> |
