Learn More About Our Procedures

At a glance, here you can learn more about the various dental procedures performed on our patient's teeth, gums, and jaw, as well as other specialized treatments available in our office.

• Comprehensive Exam & Cleaning
• Fillings ⁄ Dental X-ray
➤ Crowns, Veneers, and Bridges
• Extractions & Root Canal Treatment
• Simple Perio Surgery ⁄ Gum Surgery
• TMJ Rehabilitation
• Mouth Guards ⁄ Dentures ⁄ Bleaching Appliances

Crowns, Veneers, and Bridges

When a tooth or multiple teeth need to be rebuilt because of breaks or tooth decay, a Crown (also known as a Cap) is often used. Veneers provide a permanent solution over existing teeth to improve the overall cosmetic appearance, shape, length, and color of teeth. A dental Bridge is used replace a missing toothor teeth, and fill unsightly gaps. Below is some insight and answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

What is a Crown?

A Crown is a full-coverage cap placed on a tooth that has been compromised by gross decay/wear/major trauma. Crowns come in various materials, such as porcelain fused to metal, gold, or all ceramic.

What is a Veneer?

A dental Veneer is a thin coating of white, gleaming porcelain which is used to cover the surface of a tooth. Veneers are typically a cosmetic procedure to enhance your smile, but they also have restorative benefits.

What is a Bridge?

A dental bridge is a permanent appliance that replaces a missing tooth or missing teeth, and they fit into the open space where your tooth (or teeth) used to be. Along with improving how your teeth look by mimicking the translucency of natural teeth, dental Bridges can also help you eat and speak better.

The Benefits Outweigh Possible Complications

Benefits:
Strengthening, restoring, and vastly improving the appearance of a badly broken, or fractured tooth.

On top of eliminating spaces where food can be traped between teeth, Crowns/ Caps can also repair a tooth that can no longer be filled, as well as bridge or hold false teeth or partial dentures in place.

Possible Complications:
The Porcelain portion of a Crown/ Cap may fracture or even come off. Over time, tooth may abscess and require further treatment as well as a new Crown/ Cap.

When is a Crown Recommended?

A Crown is recommended if over 30% of the tooth structure is missing or has decayed, or if the tooth received root canal therapy. Placing Crowns are important to protect the tooth from masticatory forces and the oral microbial environment. Essentially a Crown extends the life of the tooth, which can be for 5 years or beyond.

How Long can I Keep Putting Off this Procedure?

Postponing treatment may ultimately lead to further fracturing of tooth, tooth extraction, and depending on the severity of decay may even call for a Root Canal in addition to new a Crown/ Cap.

Can I afford to have this type of procedure done?

Our fantastic financing department can help draw up a plan for payment and

Our fantastic financing department can help draw up a plan for payment and Care Credit options are also available to those who qualify.

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