Teeth can develop cracks from injuries or large fillings that, when left untreated, can have serious, damaging consequences on your dental hygiene.
Built up plaque and bacteria create acid that can erode the protective coating on your teeth, so it is important to regularly visit your dentist, practice good oral hygiene and be proactive about your dental health to avoid this decay.
A single tooth loss can affect not only the isolated area but also the surrounding and opposing teeth, so it is important to work towards a treatment plan with your dentist to avoid changes to your teeth, gums and alignment.
When patients go extensive amounts of time without receiving the proper cleanings they undergo at their dental check-ups, they can start to form calculus build ups that can be treated with scaling and root planning.
Recurrent Decay (Around a Restoration)
Sometimes tooth decay can still reappear after being restored, but, if this is caught early enough, the decay can be removed and the tooth can be refilled or crowned.
Without regular professional cleanings, calculus can built up above and below the gum line, and one treatment for this dental health concern is debridement, which uses an “ultrasonic cleaner” to restore the health back to your gums.
After removing a cavity and looking at your tooth’s impression, your dentist can fill the space with an inlay constructed out of ceramic, composite resin, metal or gold.
If a bridge or dental implants do not match your dental health needs, your dentist can customize removable partial dentures that will perfectly fit your bite and alignment while looking and feeling natural.
Tooth wear can be caused by attrition, erosion or abrasion, so it is important to consult with your dentist to understand which option is right for restoring your smile.
Patients looking to replace all of the teeth in their upper and or lower arches of their mouth should consider removable complete dentures for a customized and unique treatment that is designed to match the appearance of natural teeth.
Although gingivitis rarely causes pain and can go undiagnosed, this early form of gum disease can cause further damage if left untreated, so it is important to consult with your dentist if you start to experience any of the condition’s symptoms.
Gingival Probing and Pocket Depth
Clear Aligner Technologies can create straighter teeth with minimal visibility with fabricated alignment trays that gradually adjust your teeth over time.
Clear Aligner Technology (Impression)
Clear Aligner Technologies can create straighter teeth with minimal visibility with fabricated alignment trays that gradually adjust your teeth over time.
For small cavities, your dentist can install a composite filling by removing the decayed portion filling it with the composite that can match the shape and function of your tooth.
Composite Versus Amalgam Filling
For small cavities, your dentist can install a composite filling by removing the decayed portion filling it with the composite that can match the shape and function of your tooth.
Filling Versus Crown (Impression)
While filings may be a less expensive and less timely treatment to a decaying tooth, this solution may have a smaller lifespan than that of a crown procedure, which is a more durable and reliable option for any larger affected areas.
If you are experiencing red, swollen gums, receding gums, loose teeth or bad breath, you may want to talk to your dentist about periodontitis, a serious gum infection that causes damage to the gums and your bone.
Veneers, which cover the front surface of a tooth, can be used to enhance the function and the appearance of a smile.
If tooth decay has compromised your tooth’s structure, a crown can help restore your tooth’s health, shape and function.
By using the teeth on either side of a missing tooth, a bridge can replace a missing tooth while ensuring it is anchored to the rest of your teeth.
For a whiter smile, you can be fit with a mold for a bleaching tray that uses a gel to restore your smile back to its brightest self.
A dental amalgam filing, or a silver filing, can help rebuild the shape and function of your tooth by replacing your small cavity with a durable material made of a mixture of metals.
To replace a cavity with a filing that will match the natural shading of your teeth, you can talk to your doctor about a composite filling.
With several different styles and designs available for patients who experience obstructive sleep apnea, it is important to speak with your dentist and your sleep physician about a treatment plan fit for your needs.
Anterior open bites can be caused from factors like thumb sucking, mouth breathing, snoring and sleep apnea and can cause speech difficulties, tooth wear and jaw muscle pain, so it is important to talk to your dentist about your unique situation and the different treatment plans available.
Occlusal Appliance for Tooth Wear
Patients can grind their teeth or clench their jaws when they sleep which can wear down your teeth, but these damaging, unintentional habits can be corrected with Occlusal Appliances.
