WHITENING/BLEACHING
"Only
a dentist can get your teeth their whitest"
Tooth whitening is a safe, simple, procedure that lightens and brightens discolored teeth. It removes stains caused by aging, coffee, tea, tobacco, medications, chemically induced stains, excessive fluoride, or accidents. Crowns, veneers, or fillings do NOT bleach.
Bleaching can be very cost effective. This simple procedure may be all that is needed to give you the smile that you desire. It can be done in our office, in the privacy of your home, or a combination of both.
A gel containing carbamide peroxide is placed in a thin, custom made tray that fits snugly over the teeth. The carbamide peroxide breaks down, giving off oxygen which enters the enamel and dentin, and bleaching the colored substances. Tooth structure is not touched or changed.
A
beautiful whiter and brighter smile can be yours!
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Patient's teeth need protection while playing sports. Custom made mouth guards provide protection to help prevent dental/facial injuries. The only mouth guard that should be worn is one made from a model of the patient's teeth, and should be changed as the patient's mouth grows. Each mouth guard is custom designed taking into consideration what sport or level of play. The mouth guard can even be made in school colors.
Night guards are appliances used to help alleviate grinding or bruxing at night. Sometimes they are worn during the day, as when a patient drives long distances or in congested traffic.
During sleep the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax making the airway smaller, in turn making them vibrate when breathing. This results in "noisy breathing" or snoring. An appliance is available that can help prevent snoring. It is worn when sleeping and repositions the jaw to help decrease or prevent snoring.
TOOTH
REPLACEMENT
Using implants
or bridge
A cemented fixed bridge replaces missing teeth by attaching to adjoining natural teeth. Bridges can be fabricated with or without metal for a more natural appearance in the front of your mouth. In the back of your mouth a small amount of metal is used internally for strength, but cannot be seen from the outside.
Before bridge After bridge
Teeth shift when you are missing teeth causing difficulty in chewing, lips and gums can sink into vacant spaces, and adjoining teeth may become sensitive. A bridge keeps the surrounding teeth in their proper position.
Implants are artificial tooth supports surgically set in the jaw. They are integrated into the bone and act like an anchor (bolt). The replacement tooth is then attached to the implant. This procedure requires office surgery and can take three to 6 months to complete.