For years, the silver/mercury-amalgam
was the standard filling material used in dental practices.
Most practices still use it. While they are an economical restoration,
amalgams do not look natural, giving the teeth a gray color,
while often causing cracks and fractures of the teeth due to
properties of amalgam. We offer our patients state-of-the-art
restorations that are tooth colored and contain no metal. They
will look natural. Utilizing these modern restorations can decrease
tooth cracking and the need for root canal treatment.
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Crowns:
Crowns are used to restore both anterior (front) and posterior
(back) teeth that have been broken or are at high risk of doing
so due to over-sized old fillings or fractures. In the past it
could take weeks and multiple office visits to produce crowns
that look and feel like your own teeth. Now, thanks to our purchase of a
CEREC system by Sirona Dental Systems, we can produce most permanent crowns
in-house in under an hour.
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Inlays/Onlays:
Inlays and Onlays are frequently used to restore teeth that
are severely damaged by decay or wear. They are usually applied
to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. An inlay fits within
the contours of the tooth. An onlay not only fits within these
contours, but it also covers the chewing surface of the teeth.
Bridges:
Bridges are state-of-the-art replacements of lost teeth. They
naturally bring back total functionality, restoring the original
anatomical design and beauty. Firmly attached they cannot be
taken out, allowing you to brush them right in your mouth and
give you the ability to be yourself every time you eat or drink.
You can look and feel younger.
Composite resin:
Also known as bonding, these white fillings are generally
used for smaller restorations and blend in beautifully with
the natural color of your teeth.
Dentures:
When bridges are not an option, removable dentures can be crafted
from superior materials to restore your confidence while eating,
smiling, and talking. You or somebody you know can enjoy the
pleasure and security of stable removable dentures.
Implants:
Dental implants offer a natural looking, comfortable, permanent
solution to replacing missing teeth. Implants can also be used
to replace a single missing tooth, support a bridge or secure
a denture. Think of dental implants as metal anchors, usually
made of titanium, that are surgically placed into the jawbone
to hold permanent replacement teeth or dentures. Through a process
called "osseointegration", the jawbone actually attaches
itself to the implant over time, providing tremendous stability.
We are excited to offer this advanced dental restoration
alternative to you. It is an important part of our commitment
to help you keep a healthy, great-looking smile for a lifetime.
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