When a patient has a cavity, the dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth. A dental filling replaces the removed part of the tooth.

We prefer to use tooth-colored, custom-shaded composite resin rather than amalgam (metal) fillings. As a result, patients maintain a naturally beautiful smile, even after cavities. Composite resin fillings consist of a unique form of durable, long-lasting plastic that is mixed with glass particles to create reflectivity.

We use air abrasion rather than the traditional dental drill to prepare teeth for fillings. Air abrasion is quieter and more relaxing for patients. If decay exists only on the outer surface of a tooth, air abrasion does not require anesthesia. Rest assured, we always aim to implement the least invasive and most comfortable dental restoration treatment for our patients.

A dental bridge uses one or more adjacent teeth to the gap left by a missing tooth. Typically, the bridge fills a gap consisting of one to three consecutive missing teeth. As an illustration, a dental bridge consists of two crowns with a set of artificial teeth, called pontics affixed in the middle.

There are several different types of dental bridges. For example, a traditional bridge is secured by attaching the two supporting crowns to healthy teeth at both ends of the gap. Similarly, a maryland bridge framework attaches to one neighboring tooth. Patients may opt for a traditional bridge, maryland bridge, or an implant-supported bridge.

Root canal treatment can relieve patients from dental pain and save a tooth from disease or disorder of the tooth’s pulp. When the inside of your tooth (the pulp) becomes infected as a result of a damaged tooth.

Teeth become damaged from defective crowns, cracks, chips, or deep tooth decay that are left untreated. Although a tooth may become damaged from dental trauma or injury, not from chips or cracks.

If the damaged pulp is not untreated, patients may experience pain and eventually lead to an abscess. Keep in mind, a root canal is often the last option to save your infected tooth. Generally, a dentist has tried other dental restorations before recommending a root canal treatment.

Dental implant-supported restorations offer several unique advantages over their counterparts. The first thing to remember, implants replace the tooth’s root. The implant fuses with the bone to stimulate the jawbone, similar to natural teeth.

Traditional dentures are removable and rely upon natural suction or denture adhesive to remain in place. Whereas, implant-supported dentures are permanent, specifically use four or six implants to support a full arch.

Similarly, an implant-supported bridge consists of two implants, one on each side of the bridge. An implant-supported bridge does not require crowns, which means that no healthy teeth will need altering to support the bridge.