General Dentistry
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Modern dental materials allow us to use tooth-colored fillings to fill cavities and restore dental health. Composed of durable composite resins and plastics, these fillings contain no mercury, and provide a completely natural look!
Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are easy to apply. In just one appointment, we can give you durable, beautiful restorations that will last for many years.
Tooth-colored fillings are ideal for patients who have a metal sensitivity, are concerned about the mercury content of amalgam fillings, or who simply want to preserve their beautiful smile. Today’s technology allows for a tenacious, long-lasting bond between the restoration and the tooth. We can even replace old metal fillings — which are always at risk for cracking and discoloring — with tooth-colored restorations. You’ll love your new smile and wonder how you ever put up with unsightly metal fillings!
An increasingly common general dentistry solution, tooth-colored fillings are a great way for clients to preserve the beauty of their smile while boosting the health and strength of their teeth. If you would like more information about tooth-colored fillings, or are concerned with old metal amalgam fillings that you would like replaced, contact our office today.
Root Canals
If a tooth's pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels, becomes infected or damaged because of decay or injury, root-canal treatment is often the only way to save your tooth and repair the damage. This procedure takes anywhere from one to two visits and the tooth will need to be crowned after the root canal is completed in order to protect the tooth structure.
Porcelain Crowns
Dental crowns are the perfect solution to lend strength and beauty to severely damaged teeth. For many people, porcelain dental crowns are the preferred option in tooth restoration because of their beauty and natural look.
Most commonly utilized to restore function to a tooth following a root canal, porcelain dental crowns can also be used to insulate a sensitive tooth, eliminate a gap between teeth, cover a chip or crack, or conceal other imperfections. Dental crowns may be the best option when superior biting strength is needed.
Comprehensive Dental Exams
Dental exams are the cornerstone of good dental health. Maintaining your oral health is the best way to avoid having to endure pain, tooth loss, and costly restorative procedures in the future.
A typical dental visit includes:
A careful check of your teeth, gums, mouth and throat
A head and neck exam
A clinical dental exam
A full set of digital images
A dental cleaning
During such comprehensive exams, we check for cancer, gum disease, tooth decay, tooth-grinding issues, and offer suggestions on ways to improve overall health and wellness.