Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

• Composite Fillings: Tooth colored restorations that match the natural shade of teeth making them harder to see.
   

• Bonding: A procedure that can repair cracked or chipped teeth, change the shape of a tooth, or close unsightly gaps.
   

• Crowns: A restoration that restores a tooth to its proper function when a filling is not suitable due to certain factors such as size of an existing filling, fracture, or previous root canal therapy. The crown can be either porcelain or gold.
   

• CEREC crown: A restoration that restores a tooth to its proper function when a filling is not suitable. This crown is milled by our computer to fit your tooth precisely and is cemented into place on the same day.  Go to Cerec Stories for more information.
   

• Inlay: A procedure similar to a filling and lies inside the cusp tips of the tooth. They are custom-made to fit the prepared cavity and are then cemented into place.
   

• Onlay: A more extensive reconstruction than an inlay that covers one or more cusps of a tooth. They are custom-made to fit the prepared cavity and are cemented into place. However, more of the tooth structure can be conserved compared to the placement of a crown.
   

• Bridge: Also known as a fixed partial denture, this restoration replaces several teeth making it more ideal to chew & maintain facial structure.
   

• Maryland Bridge: This restoration consists of a metal framework with a porcelain tooth baked on to the front of the framework. The framework then ends up as a false tooth with two metal wings on the side.
   

• Veneers: A thin shell of porcelain that is custom fit over natural teeth, (usually front teeth) which like bonding can change the shape of a tooth or close unsightly gaps.
   

• Implants: A post that is permanently anchored into your jaw. It is sometimes an alternative to partial dentures and ideal for replacing individual teeth.
   

• Whitening: A Procedure that whitens teeth which reverses the effects of aging, tobacco stains, food & drink stains, and stains from medication use. Impressions are taken to create a mold from which we make a custom fit tray to achieve optimal results.

Other Dental Procedures

• Extractions: A procedure to remove one or more teeth for reasons such as abscessed tooth, extensive decay that cannot be fixed by root canal therapy or to make room for adult teeth.
   

• Amalgam Fillings: The process of filling a cavity with a silver material due to tooth decay.
   

• Dentures: An appliance that replaces a full arch of upper or lower teeth. A denture is removed each night and replaced in the morning.
   

• Partial: An appliance that replaces several teeth making it easier to chew and prevents shifting of teeth or jaw joint pain. Like a denture, this is removed each night and replaced in the morning.
   

• Root Canal: An alternative to a tooth extraction due to trauma or abscess which allows you to keep your natural smile.
   

• Space Maintainers: A procedure in which a child loses a primary tooth before the permanent tooth is ready to come in, this stainless steel appliance is cemented into the open space to keep the space open for the permanent tooth.
   

• Gingevectomy: A laser procedure that removes and reshapes loose, diseased gum tissue to get rid of pockets between the teeth and gums
   

• Frenectomy: A laser procedure that removes a small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far. It can also be performed to remove a section of tissue that attached to the gingival tissue between two teeth.
   

• Scaling & Root Planing: A type of cleaning for patients with periodontal disease that removes plaque and tartar from around and below the gum line to restore the health of your teeth & gums.
   

• Cleanings: A procedure which involves scaling & polishing to remove bacteria and endotoxins from the oral cavity.
   

• Fluoride Treatments: A simple procedure for children that helps strengthen enamel.
   

• Sealants: A plastic material placed in the grooves of permanent molars which reduces the risk of forming cavities.
   

• Night Guards: A custom made acrylic material that is worn at night to help protect your teeth from damage due to grinding or TMJ.
   

• Sports Guards: A protective appliance worn while participating in contact sports to protect the mouth from damage.
   

• Oral Cancer Screenings: An exam provided by the dentist to screen for suspicious lesions.
   

• Digital Radiography: The latest advancement in x-ray technology with many advantages…the x-rays are immediately available, they are very clear and can be enlarged on the computer screen. Best of all, radiation exposure is drastically reduced as much as 90% less, making x-rays safer for you.
   

• Nitrous Oxide: Also known as laughing gas, a mixture of oxygen & nitrous which relaxes the patient before & during dental procedures.
   

• Invisalign: An orthodontic appliance that gradually moves your teeth through a series of custom-made, removable, invisible aligners.