A dental bridge consists of an artificial tooth that is connected to a set of crowns, utilized to fill a gap created by one or more missing teeth. A dental bridge is made up of two crowns and a pontic, which is the replacement tooth. The two crowns are attached to either side of the pontic, and they hold the bridge in place. This is usually completed in 2-3 office visits.

Initial Appointment (The Preperation):

• The area is numbed and a dental hand piece is used to prepare the neighboring teeth that will support the bridge.
• Impressions are then taken of the prepared teeth.
• A temporary bridge is placed to protect the teeth.
• The impressions are sent out to our lab and used to fabricate a model of your mouth on which the final bridge is created.

Crowns (also referred to as caps) are used to cover the entire surface of a damaged or decayed tooth to restore the function and appearance of your smile. You should consider a dental crown if you have a damaged or decayed tooth or if you have recently undergone root canal therapy (RCT). This is usually completed in 2 office visits.

Initial Appointment (The Preparation):

• Your tooth will be numbed and prepared for the restoration, which involves removing any decayed tissue and enamel from the tooth.
• An impression is then taken of your mouth.
• You will be fitted with a temporary crown (also known as a restoration) to protect your teeth and reserve the necessary space.
• The impressions is then sent out to our lab and used to create your permanent Crown.

Dentures are removable appliances that replace missing teeth. They are worn by people who have lost most or all of their natural teeth due to tooth decay, gum disease, or injury. Dentures can make it easier to eat and speak, which will improve your quality of life.

Partial Dentures: Partial dentures replace multiple missing teeth in your mouth. A partial denture rests on a metal framework that is attached to your natural teeth, which serve as an anchor for the partial denture to stay in place. A partial denture is a removable alternative to a bridge.

Full Dentures: When you lose all of your teeth, the facial muscles around your mouth will begin to sag and loose strength. Missing teeth can cause facial collapse and dramatically age a patient. A full denture can help fill out the appearance of your face and profile. It will help to slow down the aging process that was caused by the missing teeth.

Implant-Supported Dentures: Denture that are supported by dental implants. Dental implants are metal posts that are surgically implanted into your jawbone. Once the implants have healed, they can be used to support a denture or bridge. Implant-supported dentures tend to be more stable and comfortable than traditional dentures, and can even help to preserve your jawbone.

The Process: An impression is taken of your mouth. This impression will be used to create a model of your mouth. From this model, a wax denture will be made and fitted to your mouth. Adjustments will be made as needed, then the wax model will be used to fabricate the permanent denture. In some cases, multiple fitting appointments may be needed to ensure the proper fit.

General Home Care For Dentures Clean your dentures on a daily basis with a soft-bristled brush and denture cleaning solution. You should also avoid using toothpaste, as it can be too abrasive for your dentures. Remove your dentures every night and soak them in denture solution or water. This ensures that your dentures will maintain their proper shape. .

Composite fillings are used to restore teeth that have been damaged by decay, repair cracked or broken teeth, and to replace old silver fillings.

The purpose of the Post and Core is to salvage an existing tooth that has lost a significant amount of internal structure. It helps support a dental crown on top of a tooth and shield it from infection and further damage.

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic, is a dental procedure used to treat infected or inflamed tooth pulp. The pulp is the soft tissue inside of the tooth that contains nerve endings and blood vessels. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, it can cause pain and swelling in the tooth. A root canal removes the infected or inflamed pulp from the tooth.

Some symptoms of a pulp infection can include:

• Severe toothache pain that radiates to the jaw, neck, or ear
• Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
• Swelling in the gum tissue around the tooth
• Tenderness in the gum tissue around the tooth
• A small bump on the gums near the affected tooth