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.
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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

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve person's smile.

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.