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Teeth Whitening

Bleaching is the process of lightening a stain or discoloration of teeth. It works by removing the staining agents, in much the same fashion that occurs when cloths are bleached. Results depend on the location, intensity of stain and the hardness of the tooth. It can be done on living teeth or teeth that have had root canal treatment, and can be done in dental office by dentist or at home by yourself under our instruction.

Crown & Bridge

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth – covering the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. A dental crown may be needed: To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) 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 misshapened or severely discolored teeth, and lastly cover a dental implant.

Dental bridges bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap – these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth – and a false tooth/teeth in between are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants.

Dental Bridges can: Restore your smile, restore your ability to properly chew and speak, maintain the shape of your face, distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth, and prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position.

Orthodontic Consultation and Treatment

Malocclusion means having crooked teeth or a “poor bite.” Orthodontic treatment can correct the way teeth and jaw line up. Straightening of th teeth is benefical as it will improve the appearance, health and function of teeth. It can be done for either children or adults, the patient can select the fixed appliances or removable appliances, to choose colorful or clear invisible. Early treatment may prevent orthodontic problems from becoming worse, it may also result in shorter and less complicated treatment if more treatment is required at a later age.

Dental Implant

Dental implants are an effective method to replace one tooth or several missing teeth, support a bridge or replace a denture. It is a titanium screw-like fixture which is replaced directly into the jawbone. Bone then grows around the anchor, holding it firmly in place. Implant supported replacement teeth look, feel and function like natural teeth, they preserve the integrity of a facial structure and improve the look and function of jaw. By using an implant, bone loss is stopped as soon as it is replaced, and it can’t be damaged by decay. Bio-compatible dental implants have a high success rate because it is made out of titanium that fuses with your bone.There are many advantages to dental implants, including: improved appearance, improved speech, and improved comfort. Also, improves eating, self-esteem, and oral health. Dental Implants are much more durable and convenient in comparison to other methods of replacing missing teeth.Success rates of dental implants vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 98%. With proper care implants can last a lifetime.

Dental Veneer

Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer. Veneers are routinely used to fix teeth that are discolored, worn down, chipped or broken, teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped (for example, have craters or bulges in them), or teeth with gaps between them (to close the space between these teeth).

Full & Partial Denture

As an alternative to bridges and implants, dentures can be used to replace several missing teeth either by a full or partial denture.Complete dentures can be either “conventional” or “immediate.” Made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has begun to heal, a conventional denture is ready for placement in the mouth about 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed.Unlike conventional dentures, immediate dentures are made in advance and can be positioned as soon as the teeth are removed. As a result, the wearer does not have to be without teeth during the healing period. However, bones and gums shrink over time, especially during the healing period following tooth removal. Therefore a disadvantage of immediate dentures compared with conventional dentures is that they require more adjustments to fit properly during the healing process and generally should only be considered a temporary solution until conventional dentures can be made. A removable partial denture usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is connected by metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. Not only does a partial denture fill in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from changing position.

Endodontics (Root canal treatment)

Root canal treatment is the removal of the tooth’s pulp, a small, thread-like tissue in the center of the tooth. Once the damaged, diseased or dead pulp is removed, the remaining space is cleaned, shaped and filled. This procedure seals off the root canal. Years ago, teeth with diseased or injured pulps were removed. Today, root canal treatment saves many teeth that would otherwise be lost. The most common causes of pulp damage or death are cracked tooth, deep cavity, injury to a tooth, such as a severe knock to the tooth, either recent or in the past. Once the pulp is infected or dead, if left untreated, pus can build up at the root tip in the jawbone, forming an abscess. An abscess can destroy the bone surrounding the tooth and cause pain. The treated and restored tooth/teeth can last a lifetime with proper care. Because tooth decay can still occur in treated teeth, good oral hygiene and regular dental exams are necessary to prevent further problems. As there is no longer a pulp keeping the tooth alive, root-treated teeth can become brittle and are more prone to fracture. This is an important consideration when deciding whether to crown or fill a tooth after root canal treatment. To determine the success or failure of root canal treatment, the most relied-upon method is to compare new X-rays with those taken prior to treatment. This comparison will show whether bone continues to be lost or is being regenerated.

Periodontics (Gum disease treatment)

That is a progressive inflammatory disease of the gingival and the surrounding tissue which is a cause for bone resorption and tooth decay. Periodontal disease is the primary cause of tooth loss after the age of 30 and it is believed that around 80% of the population above the age of 30 may suffer from this disease, with varying degrees of severity.The most common form of periodontal disease is gingivitis which is the first stage of periodontitis, the mild inflammation of the gingival caused by plaque, your gingival will be red swollen and tender, bleeding when you brush teeth. When periodontal disease is severed, symptoms like pockets around teeth, bone loss and increased teeth mobility will be noticed. Your teeth might loosen or fall out.

Paedeatric Dentistry (Children's dentistry)

Pediatric dentistry is a very gentle method of treatment which aims to make a visit to dentist a more comfortable experience for your children. As a parent, you are the most important role model your child can have for learning healthy practices. Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout your child’s life. Take your child to see a dentist in their one or two year old age, and return for follow-up visits as often as recommended. Early diagnosis and treatment is very important in order to maintain good oral health. Fluoride is one of the most important elements which prevent tooth decay. You should provide your child with fluoridated water and always use an ADA accepted fluoridated toothpaste. Regular fluoride treatments which will strengthen enamel and help your child’s teeth resist decay. Fissure Sealants are used to protect the chewing surfaces of the child’s back teeth which normally have pits and fissures. Fissure Sealants are clear or shaded plastic materials that can be painted onto these decay-prone surfaces of the teeth. It can provide a further layer of protection against decays.

Emergency Dentistry

A dental emergency is a type of medical emergency involving the teeth or gingiva. Pain involving these parts of the mouth, even when minor, can indicate a severe underlying problem that could worsen with time. It is important to contact a dentist as soon as possible for a professional evaluation to minimize damage to the teeth, gums, and supporting bone. Short-term action can be taken to relieve oral pain, which can be very severe. There are some common dental problems: toothaches, chipped or broken teeth, knocked-out tooth, extruded (partially dislodged) tooth, objects caught between teeth, lost filling, lost crown, broken orthodontic wires, loose orthodontic brackets and bands, abscess, or soft-tissue injuries.Any dental emergency like an injury to the teeth or gums can be potentially serious and should not be ignored. Ignoring a dental problem can increase the risk of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and expensive treatment down the road.

Sleep Apnea/Snoring

Sleep apnea (Ap-nee-ah) is a common disorder in which there are one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while asleep. Pauses of breath can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more in an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound. Sleep apnea usually is a chronic (ongoing) condition that disrupts your sleep. You often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow.This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day causing an of excess of daytime sleepiness.Oral Appliances (OA) can be the first treatment option for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea. This has created an excellent opportunity for dentists who want to significantly improve the health of their patients who suffer from snoring or sleep apnea. This is a serious health problem that increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, type II diabetes, and GERD. A dentist can make a custom-fit plastic OA for treating sleep apnea. The OA will adjust your lower jaw and your tongue to help keep your airways open while you sleep. Your doctor also may recommend a OA if you snore loudly but don’t have sleep apnea. If you use a OA, tell your dentist if you have discomfort or pain while using the device. You may need periodic office visits so your dentist can adjust your OA to fit better.

Sport Dentistry

Sports Dentistry is the treatment and prevention of oral/facial athletic injuries and related oral diseases and manifestations. In some sports, injury prevention, through properly fitted mouthguards are considered essential. These are the contact sports of football, boxing, martial arts and hockey. Other sports, traditionally classified as non contact sports, basketball, baseball, bicycle riding, roller blading, soccer, wrestling, racquetball, surfing and skateboarding also require properly fitted mouthguards, as dental injuries unfortunately, are a negative aspect of participation in these sports. Mouthguard design and fabrication is extremely important. First of all, it is essential to know that stock and boil and bite mouthguards bought at sporting good stores do not provide the optimum treatment expected by the athlete. There are four types of mouthguards presently available. The custom made mouthguards are designed by your dentist and are the most satisfactory of all types of mouth protectors. They fulfill all the criteria for adaptation, retention, comfort, and stability of material. They interfere the least with speaking and studies have shown that the custom made mouthguard has virtually no effect on breathing. There are two categories of custom mouthguards, the Vacuum Mouthguard and the Pressure Laminated Mouthguard.

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