Same Day Crowns
Crowns are artificial "caps" that cover a tooth to protect it and restore the natural tooth shape, function, and esthetics. We offer chairside crowns using CEREC technology, this means you leave with your permanent crown the same day you come in, no temporary crown and second seating appointment! Crowns may be done for esthetics, to restore tooth decay, to fix a cracked tooth, or to restore a tooth after a root canal.
Endodontics
Endodontic procedures are more commonly referred to as a "root canal" treatment. When bacteria from tooth decay reaches the inner chamber, or pulp, of the tooth, it becomes infected causing inflammation in the inner tooth blood vessels. This inflammation inside the tooth can cause severe pain for the sensitive nerve endings in the pulp. A root canal procedure is done to clean out and remove the infected blood vessels, nerve endings, and bacteria from inside the tooth and fill the tooth root with an inert material. A crown, or cap, is commonly done after a root canal to strengthen and seal the tooth.
Implants
Dental implants can be used to replace natural teeth, dental bridges, or anchor dentures and partials. A dental implant is a titanium anchor that is surgically placed into the jaw bone, where the bone attaches to the titanium. Once stable, implants can be used to hold a crown, a bridge, or dentures and partials. Contact our office to see if a dental implant is a suitable solution for your dental needs.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Bonded tooth colored fillings are a common procedure done for a number of reasons: to remove and replace decayed tooth structure, to esthetically restore fractured or chipped teeth, and esthetically restore open gaps between teeth.
Extractions
Teeth may sometimes need to be extracted for many different reasons whether there is extensive tooth decay, severe periodontal disease, or maybe the tooth broke in such a way that it cannot be restored with a crown. It is important before a tooth is extracted for you and your dentist to decide on a plan for how the tooth will be restored. If you think you need an extraction, contact us for a consultation.