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A dental bridge replaces the missing teeth with artificial teeth and is supported on the ends by prepared natural teeth. Once fabricated and fitted a dental bridge will be permanently “fixed,” or cemented into place. Like crowns, bridges can be made of either porcelain baked on to a metal substrate or many of the new ceramic materials that have been developed.

Your perfect smile starts here! Reveal’s advanced aligner design offers exceptional clarity, stain resistance, and helps reduce the need for unsightly attachments so you can smile with crystal-clear confidence during treatment. 

Cosmetic dental procedures can range from treatments that are relatively quick and non-invasive to more comprehensive plans of care to restore incomplete smiles that have been affected by severely damaged, lost, or missing teeth. 

In addition to restoring a single natural tooth, crowns can be used in other situations including being the supporting ends of dental bridge, covering dental implants, or as coverage for a cracked tooth to prevent further breakdown. A crown may also be indicated when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance. 

Dental Fillings are the most common type of dental restoration used to replace sections of teeth that are missing, damaged or decayed. While traditional dental materials like gold, amalgam, porcelain, and composite successfully restore teeth; recent advances in dental technology have made a wider and improved selection of restorative choices available.  

While there is undoubtedly a cosmetic appeal to dentures, they serve various other functions as well! Wearing dentures helps a person with missing teeth maintain their normal speech patterns and abilities, gives the wearer the ability to eat comfortably, and also helps maintain face shape. We conveniently offer conventional, partial and implant dentures!

All teeth are different and accidents happen. We treat toothache quickly and comfortably through extractions and root canals using the latest techniques and the finest materials. 

Sometimes it is necessary to extract a tooth. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Extractions are commonly performed in cases where a deciduous “baby” tooth is reluctant to fall out, a severely broken down and non-restorable tooth is present, or “wisdom tooth” is poorly positioned and unable to fully erupt into place. 

Implants are currently the best options for single tooth replacement. We place and restore implants for a better functioning dentition. We also offer dentures supported by implants for better function and retention.

Your first visit to our office is very important with regard to establishing your oral health baseline. We will begin by carefully reviewing your medical and dental histories and taking special note of all of your dental concerns, as well as any symptoms that you may be experiencing. This will be followed by a thorough clinical examination, including an oral cancer screening, periodontal evaluation, an analysis of your occlusion (bite) plus a thorough examination of your teeth.

It is important to find oral cancer as early as possible when it can be treated more successfully. An oral cancer examination can detect early signs of cancer. The exam is painless and takes only a few minutes. Your regular dental check-up is an excellent opportunity to have the exam. During the exam, your dentist or dental hygienist will check your face, neck, lips, and entire mouth for signs of cancer. 

We know the dentist can be a stressful situation for little ones. Our board certified pediatric dentists provide a safe, comfortable environment for kids of all ages. They take their time with each patient, explaining all of our tools and processes to alleviate any fear! 

The problem with periodontal disease is that often the progression is painless. As a result the affected individual may not be aware of an ongoing disease process. This is why it is so important to recognize the signs of the earliest stage of periodontal disease, which is gingivitis.  A series of deep dental cleanings, an improved home care regimen, and a commitment to regular maintenance may be all that is required to prevent this stage of periodontal disease from progressing. 

Preventative care is the key to a healthy smile. Regular checkups allow us to treat issues before they become a problem.  

 Inside every tooth is either a single central chamber or multiple ones that contain connective tissue, a nerve supply, and blood vessels. These core tissues, known as the dental pulp, help your tooth to grow and mature before it emerges into the mouth. A root canal procedure is required when this dental pulp is irreversibly damaged or has died. 

Dentures can be obtained the same day for most patients. Come in for a consultation to find out. 

Among the many outstanding dental services that we provide for our patients are same day repairs for damaged or broken dentures. Whether your denture needs a tooth replaced, a crack or fracture repaired, or simply needs an adjustment, our office can provide you with the highest quality of prompt same day service. 

Teeth whitening simply refers to any process that will make the teeth appear whiter. While there are many over the counter options for teeth whitening, the most effective and safest teeth whitening systems are the professional strength ones available at the dentist’s office. A dental professional whitening system offers a higher concentration of whitening components and delivers them to the teeth in the most efficient manner to achieve optimal results.