Adults and children should get a checkup of their teeth and gums every six months. These exams help protect oral health and prevent problems that can become serious and painful if not treated promptly.
The best possible way to keep a healthy smile is to have regular dental cleanings. Along with practicing good oral hygiene at home, you should be seen for a professional cleaning twice a year.
Adult and children can benefit from sealants. Sealants protect the chewing surface of the tooth from cavities by covering them with a thin protective layer that blocks out germs and food. The Centers for Disease Control released a report on the importance of sealants for school-aged children. According to the CDC, "school-age children without sealants have almost three times more cavities than children with sealants."
Most people clench and/or grind their teeth while they sleep. This is considered a major cause of tooth problems because if left untreated can lead to jaw pain, headaches, tooth pain, fractured fillings and broken teeth. Help protect your teeth from grinding overnight with a dental night guard.
A dental filling can help patients with tooth decay also suffering from sensitivity of the teeth due to loss of enamel, which can be improved significantly.
A dental extraction is most commonly required if one of your teeth is damaged beyond practical repair. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired..
Dental crowns are covers or caps placed on top of damaged teeth. The crown restores the tooth to its normal shape, size, and function. Crowns are used to protect, cover and restore the shape of your teeth when fillings don’t resolve the problem. Crowns can be made out of metals, porcelain, resin and ceramics.
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A dental bridge is very similar in that it attaches the restorative teeth (bridge) to the natural teeth on either side of the gap.
A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. A tooth's nerve and pulp can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay; repeated dental procedures on a tooth; or large fillings, a crack, or chip in the tooth.
Veneers are thin, durable, and custom-made porcelain shells for your teeth. Porcelain Veneers be used to can change the color, shape and length of your teeth and transform your smile completely. Not only do veneers cover cosmetic issues such as cracks, chips, misalignment, and discoloration, but they also solve structural deficiencies in damaged teeth as well.
In cosmetic dentistry, dental bonding is performed to repair chipped teeth and spacing problems. If someone has a gap between their teeth, dental bonding is a perfect way to close the space without using orthodontic measures. Dental bonding is a painless and effective treatment used to conceal a range of flaws and help create a beautiful smile in just one office visit.
These restorations are an effective treatment, and are in most cases are an good alternative to a complete porcelain crown.
In-Office Whitening – This cosmetic procedure gives you
noticeably whiter teeth with just one visit. You will see
noticeable results almost immediately.
Take Home Whitening Trays – You can now apply a
professional whitening treatment in the comfort of your own home.
These trays allow the whitening gel to target each of your teeth
to give you spectacular results.
Most white spots happen when bacteria saps the teeth of important minerals like calcium and phosphorous. Icon treatment is a revolutionary and painless way to remove those white spots without drilling and within a short time.
Clear aligners use the same principle as other orthodontic apparatus using the application of gentle, consistent force to the teeth, over time resulting in proper alignment.