Porcelain veneers,
often alternatively termed dental veneers or dental porcelain laminates, are wafer-thin shells of porcelain which are bonded onto
the front side of teeth so to make a cosmetic improvement in their
appearance. Porcelain veneers are routinely used to idealize teeth that
are discolored, worn, chipped, or misaligned.
•A Dental sealant
is a thin plastic film painted on the chewing
surfaces of molars and premolars (the teeth
directly in front of the molars). Sealants
have been shown to be highly effective in the
prevention of cavities. They were developed
through dental research in the 1950s and first
became available commercially in the early
1970s.
The first sealant was accepted by the American
Dental Association Council on Dental
Therapeutics in 1972. Because sealants
act as a physical barrier to decay, protection
is determined by the sealants' ability to
adhere to the tooth. As long as the sealant
remains intact, small food particles and
bacteria that cause cavities cannot penetrate
through or around a sealant. In fact, research
has shown that sealants actually stop cavities
when placed on top of a slightly decayed tooth
by sealing off the supply of nutrients to the
bacteria that causes a cavity.
We
are pleased to offer our patients CEREC restoration services
- a superior method of creating precisely-designed, color
matched and highly durable ceramic restorations right
here
in our practice.
From simple filings to full crowns to veneers, CEREC
delivers the results you need in a single appointment.
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A crown may be
recommended for a tooth that has been
weakened by decay, fracture or failure of
a large, previous restoration. The
advantages of a crown are derived from
it's more desirable physical properties.
A crown can provide the strength necessary
to withstand chewing forces, and return a
tooth's original, natural size and shape.
When a tooth or teeth
are lost and not replaced, surrounding
teeth can drift from their proper
position. This drifting can cause
undesirable changes in the bite, and
create areas between the teeth that are
more susceptible to decay. In order
to prevent drifting, a fixed bridge may be
recommended. This will restore
chewing function to the area of the
missing teeth.
Fillings
AA
filling
is a way to restore a tooth back to its normal
function and shape that has been damaged by decay.
When a dentist gives you a filling, he or she
first removes the decayed tooth material, cleans
the affected area, and then fills the cleaned out
cavity with a filling material.
Composite
fillings are matched to the same color of your teeth and are used where a natural appearance
is desired. The ingredients are mixed and placed directly into the cavity, where they harden. Composites may not be the ideal
material for large fillings as they may chip or wear overtime. They can also become stained
from coffee, tea or tobacco, and do not last as long as other types of fillings, generally
from three to 10 years.
Gold
fillings are made to order in a laboratory and then cemented into place.
Gold inlays are well tolerated by gum tissues, and may last more than 20 years. For these reasons, many authorities consider gold the best filling material. However, it is often the most expensive choice and requires multiple visits.
Amalgam (Silver) Fillings
are resistant to wear and relatively inexpensive. However, due to their dark color, they are more noticeable than porcelain or composite restorations and are not usually used in very visible areas, such as front teeth.
Composite
fillings are matched to the same color of your teeth and are used where a natural appearance
is desired. The ingredients are mixed and placed directly into the cavity, where they harden. Composites may not be the ideal
material for large fillings as they may chip or wear overtime. They can also become stained
from coffee, tea or tobacco, and do not last as long as other types of fillings, generally
from three to 10 years.
Gold
fillings are made to order in a laboratory and then cemented into place.
Gold inlays are well tolerated by gum tissues, and may last more than 20 years. For these reasons, many authorities consider gold the best filling material. However, it is often the most expensive choice and requires multiple visits. 
Amalgam (Silver) Fillings
are resistant to wear and relatively inexpensive. However, due to their dark color, they are more noticeable than porcelain or composite restorations and are not usually used in very visible areas, such as front teeth. 
