General Dentistry
GENERAL DENTISTRY
CROWNS AND BRIDGES
A
crown
is a type of dental
restoration which
completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental
implant. Crowns
are often needed when a large cavity threatens the ongoing
health of a tooth. And a
bridge
is a fixed dental
restoration (a fixed
dental prosthesis) used to replace a missing tooth (or several teeth) by
joining an artificial tooth permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants.
Types of bridges
may vary, depending upon how they are fabricated and the way
they anchor to the adjacent teeth. Conventionally, bridges
are made using the
indirect method of restoration.
COSMETIC FILLINGS
A dental
restoration
or COSMETIC filling
is a dental restorative TOOTH-COLORED material used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure. The structural loss typically results from caries or external trauma. It is also lost intentionally during tooth preparation to improve the aesthetics or the physical integrity of the intended restorative material FOR A FINAL BEAUTIFUL AND COSMETIC SMILE.
VENEERS AND LUMINEERS
Veneer
is a
layer of porcelain placed over teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped,
discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked to improve the aesthetics
of a smile and/or protect the tooth's surface from damage. There are two main
types of material used to fabricate a veneer: composite and dental porcelain. A
composite veneer may be directly placed, or indirectly fabricated by a dental
technician in a dental lab, and later bonded (glued) to the tooth. In contrast,
a porcelain veneer may only be indirectly fabricated. Full veneer crown is
described as “A restoration that covers all the coronal tooth surfaces”.
Laminate veneer (lumineer),
on the other hand, is a thin layer that covers only the surface
of the tooth and generally used for aesthetic purposes.
BONDING
TEETH WHITENING
Teeth whitening is the process of using bleach or other materials to make teeth look whiter. The materials remove stains or other discoloration from the tooth surface. Purpose:
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic
treatment done to improve the appearance of teeth. Teeth are whitened to remove the effects of coffee, cigarettes, and other substances that permanently stain or discolor teeth. Medications such as antibiotics
like tetracycline may discolor teeth. Fluorosis, a condition caused by absorbing too much fluoride, could affect tooth color. Furthermore, aging
also causes teeth to loose their bright color. Antibiotic effect, fluorosis and aging maybe treated by way of crowns, veneers or bonding. Schedule TODAY for Your consult!
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
At
Family Dental Center we want you to be confident, in not only your smile, but
in our staff as well. We will work with you to fight off gum disease and get
your smile back. Perio Disease is divided into two categories.
Gum Disease (gingivitis):
Treated by Simple 6 Months Cleanings and Good Oral
Hygiene.
A mild gum
disease. It is an infection caused by germs called bacteria. Gingivitis occurs
when there is a buildup of plaque (sticky film) on your teeth and gums
Periodontitis (bone disease):
Treated by Deep Cleanings and Good Oral Hygiene.
A chronic infection
that affects the gums and the bones that support the teeth. Bacteria and the
body's own immune system break down the bone and connective tissue that hold
teeth in place.
COSMETIC CONTOURING
Tooth
reshaping, also called dental
contouring, is
a cosmetic
dentistry technique that
removes small amounts of tooth enamel (the outer covering of the tooth) in
order to change the shape, length, or surface of one or more teeth.
