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Sealants
Many people have deep pits and groves in their teeth, making them especially susceptible to decay. Children can also develop decay easily on their newly erupted molar surfaces. Although most of these situations may have previously meant cavity trouble at each dental visit, dental sealants now offer a means of successfully protecting molar and premolar chewing surfaces from decay.
Recognized by the American Dental Association as a key means of cavity prevention, dental sealants are simple to apply. We prepare your teeth with a cleaning and etching solution. After about 15 seconds, we thoroughly rinse the solution, dry the surface, coat your teeth with the sealant and harden with a curing light. The entire procedure is not only painless, but fast.
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Properly applied, dental sealants create an impenetrable physical barrier for small food particles and cavity-causing bacteria, making them nearly 100 percent effective in preventing tooth surface decay and the resulting cavities. Unbroken, they can last up to five years. Most insurance companies cover sealant protection on the first and second molars of children.
Onlays & Inlays
Onlays and Inlays are conservative, laboratory-fabricated restorations that restore teeth with large amounts of tooth
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structure missing. The onlays/inlays are tooth colored ceramic that cover the top of the tooth for needed strength and security when chewing. |
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Crowns
We recommend crowns for teeth that are badly broken or have large restorations that need replacement. A ceramic crown, which matches the color of adjoining teeth, completely covers and restores the tooth to its full function. The crown looks and feels just like your other teeth.
Bridges
Bridges are used to replace missing teeth. We use the teeth on either side of the space to support a "false" tooth to make it appear as if no tooth was ever missing. The space is then filled.
Implants & Dentures
Today's dental technology allows for the replacement of missing teeth with an implant, or replacement tooth.
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Endodontic Therapy (Root Canal Treatment)
When a tooth gets infected from decay or fractures in a chewing accident, it can be very painful if not treated. Removing the nerve from the inside the tooth will relieve the pain and allow us to restore and save your tooth. We will determine with you how to deal with a problem tooth that requires endodontic therapy. We also work with several excellent specialists in complex cases.
Extractions (Oral Surgery)
We are in the business of saving teeth, so Extractions are a last resort to us after every effort has been made to save a tooth. We will always discuss with you your options and outcomes regarding extractions.
Third molars (wisdom teeth) are often a problem for teenagers and adults. We refer most all wisdom teeth extractions to one of several oral surgeons. These skilled specialists can assure you of a painless and uneventful experience.
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