Rembrandt One-Hour Chairside Whitening
This whitening procedure requires only one visit to obtain an average
of 7-8 shades of improvement on your smile. The appointment will
take approximately two hours, one hour of preparation and one hour
of actual bleaching time. This procedure is sometimes referred to
as “laser whitening”, although it doesn’t use
a laser per se. It uses a special plasma arc light source intended
for chairside bleaching. The whitening gel is painted onto the teeth
after the proper isolation procedure and is activated using the
plasma arc curing light. The result…a whiter smile in just
one visit.
Custom-made Tray Whitening
This type of whitening requires two appointments. The first appointment
is to take impressions of your upper and lower teeth. With these
impressions, we will make custom-fit trays for your teeth. Once
the trays are completed, you will have to come in for a second appointment
to learn how to use the trays and bleaching gels at home. Depending
on your preference you can wear the trays for half an hour twice
a day or you can wear them overnight while you sleep. Both systems
have the same excellent results. The trays also allow for future
“touch-ups” to brighten your smile.
Please call and speak to one of our whitening specialists for more
information regarding our whitening procedures.
Implants:
Dental implants are the most contemporary way to replace missing
teeth. A titanium screw is placed into the jawbone by an appropriate
surgeon. After the implant is placed it will have to heal for four
to six months. After the implant has integrated, our doctors would
complete the restorative phase of the dental implant process. The
implant can be used to support a single crown or several implants
can be used to support a denture or a bridge. We have found dental
implants to be a very rewarding and exciting part of our practice
and can offer patients new options that were previously unavailable.
Dental implants are not a possibility for all patients. In order
to determine whether or not you would be a good candidate for implants,
call and schedule a consultation appointment with one of our doctors.
Veneers and All Ceramic Crowns
Veneers and all ceramic crowns are a great way to improve aesthetics
on front teeth. They have no metal in them, so they will look as
natural as possible. They can be used to close spaces, reshape and
resize teeth. After a consultation appointment, Dr. Miller or Dr.
Lung can let you know if veneers or all ceramic crowns are right
for you!
Tooth-colored Fillings:
Tooth colored fillings are a beautiful way to restore teeth without
using the traditional silver fillings. With this type of restoration,
a white composite filling material is bonded into the tooth. More
and more people are choosing tooth colored fillings instead of silver
fillings on back teeth. These fillings are more costly, but well
worth it.
Root Canal Therapy
A root canal is necessary when decay has gotten into the nerve
of the tooth and caused an infection, or when the nerve is chronically
inflamed. The procedure requires the removal of the nerve tissue
from the root of the tooth. After the nerve tissue is removed the
tooth will no longer have the pulp (nerve) tissue in it. After a
tooth has been root canal’d it usually needs a post and a
crown to support and stabilize the tooth.
TMJ/TMD
TMJ stands for temporal mandibular Joint. It is the joint that
connects the lower jaw to the upper jaw. Some people have pain in
the joint and may hear a clicking or popping sound if they open
their mouth too wide. This is known as TMD – Temporal Mandibular
Dysfunction. This problem can sometimes be alleviated by wearing
a nightguard while you sleep.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Patients who have many fillings, a lot of decay, or are just not
happy with the overall appearance of their smile, may be candidates
for a full mouth reconstruction. Depending on the patient, this
may include the utilization of the following:
Before a full mouth reconstruction can be planned, a consultation
appointment with a full mouth series of x-rays, impressions of your
teeth and intraoral photographs would be necessary.
Crowns and Bridges
A crown , also known as a cap, usually requires two appointments,
and is a way to restore a single tooth by creating proper support
and aesthetics. If a tooth has a very large filling in it, or is
cracked, it may need to be crowned. A crown can be porcelain fused
to a metal or a gold substructure, all ceramic or all gold. Both
the porcelain fused to metal/gold crowns and all ceramic crowns
look exactly like natural teeth, no one will be able to tell the
difference.
A bridge is used to replace missing teeth by crowning the teeth
on either side of the space, and attaching a false tooth to the
crowns to cover the space.
Dentures and Partial Dentures:
If you already have dentures and need a new set, Dr. Miller and
Dr. Lung can do that for you. If you have lost several of your teeth
you may need a partial denture – a removable appliance that
clasps onto your remaining teeth.
Depending on your specific dental needs and personal wants, we
can customize the best treatment for you. We have been able to greatly
improve complete dentures and often eliminate the need for partial
dentures by utilizing new techniques and technologies. Call us for
a consultation and see how we can help you have the smile you have
dreamed of.
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