General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers
Veneers are strong,
thin shells of acrylic or
porcelain, which are
bonded to the front of
your teeth. They are very
resistant to stains and
chipping. It only takes two
(2) appointments for a
dazzling Hollywood
smile.
Whitening
Teeth naturally become
stained with the
consumption of food
and drink.
Dental whitening
contains an ingredient
that lifts stain from deep
within the enamel. The
result is a whiter, more
youthful smile.
Crowns & Bridges
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that covers the tooth to restore
its shape, size, strength, and/or to improve its
appearance.
A dental crown may be needed in the following
situations:
- To protect a weak tooth from breaking or to hold together
parts of a cracked tooth
- To restore an already broken tooth or a
tooth that has been severely worn down
- To cover and support a tooth with a large
filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left
- To hold a dental bridge in place
- To cover misshaped or severely
discolored teeth
- To cover a dental implant
Permanent crowns can be made from all metal,
porcelain-fused-to-high-noble-metal or all
ceramic.
Inlays
An inlay is 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.
Onlays
An onlay covers one or more cusps of a
tooth. Onlays are indicated whenever substantial reconstruction is required. However,
more of the tooth structure can be conserved
compared to the placement of a crown.
Periodontal Services |
 | Periodontitis, or gum disease, is the number one cause of tooth
loss in adults. Periodontitis has also been linked to
cardiovascular disease, bacterial pneumonia and pregnancy
complications.
The American Academy of Periodontology states that
periodontal diseases are serious bacterial infections. The
toxins produced by the bacteria stimulate a chronic
inflammatory response in which the body, in essence, turns on
itself and the tissues that support the teeth are destroyed.
We offer a complete range of services to treat periodontal disorders. Early
detection is the key to successful treatment, as the early stages of periodontal disease are often painless and
you may not be aware that your gums are infected. We examine, not
just screen, all patients on their first visit and annually thereafter
and recommend a personalized course of treatment to arrest
the disease and optimize your dental health.
For advanced stages of periodontal disease, we offer both
surgical and non-surgical treatment to regenerate bone and
gum tissue. Services range from scaling and root planing
complimented by chemotherapeutic agents, to bone grafting
and guided tissue regeneration. |
