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Missing teeth cause movement of your remaining teeth and bone loss, giving your face a prematurely aged appearance. Many patients develop jaw pain, headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and misalignment of their teeth and jaw.
Once a tooth is lost, it can be replaced by a dental implant. An implant is a small titanium screw that is inserted into the jaw and solidifies there.
These very unique, prosthetic tooth roots are surgically implanted into the jawbone and gum tissue. When the bone and the gum tissue has combined around the dental implants, they can maintain a dental crown, a dental bridge, or complete dentures in position as though they were natural teeth.
With a dental implant, we can replace a missing tooth, for a far more superior result than other alternatives such as dental bridges. Your implant tooth will look, feel, and functions like your natural tooth, except that it will never decay!
Using superior titanium-coated implant available in a wide range of sizes, and thanks to advanced training in implant dentistry, bacterial leakage around the implant, inflammation, loss of bone and failure of the implant won’t occur. What this thus means is that you do not experience the limitations and frustrations associated with use of other implants that may become loose and fail.
The versatile range of our implant sizes and adept skills means the possibility of implant placement in individuals who have thought an implant was impossible.
We also provide lasting solutions for patients with upper, lower or full dentures who suffer embarrassment and avoid eating some of their favorite foods due to their dentures falling off. By simply placing several implants in the upper and/or lower jaw the denture is securely held in place. No longer is there a need for denture adhesives, frequent denture adjustments, or a restricted diet. Secure dentures bring a confident smile, and you will able to enjoy your food again!
Though a bit more time-consuming, dental implants offers the greatest possible satisfaction – the finished tooth replacement with implants ensures a significant increase in quality of life for you and you no longer have to be ashamed of your smile.
Our goal as in every case is, of course, the preservation of the function and structure of the dental substance. Extract a tooth without pain and damage to adjacent healthy teeth or bone is, therefore what you should expect in the care of dentist using the latest techniques and technology.
It even gets better: we can create an immediate, temporary restoration on the same day as the extraction so that you can smile and chew with confidence.
With the professional execution of the procedure and appropriate aftercare, the routine intervention is quickly forgotten.
Do you find it annoying that your teeth are not completely white, but you have little faith in treatments that are available on the market? Then it is wise to have your teeth whitened by one of our expert cosmetic dentist. That way you’re guaranteed a safe procedure and you don’t have to worry about the health of your teeth.
We provide professional teeth whitening treatment which will illuminate and lighten your teeth by up to ten shades in just below an hour.
Getting that superstar smile doesn’t have to be rocket science any longer. Whether it is coffee, tea and other form of discoloration, our enhanced system combines an exceptionally concentrated gel formula and laser light to totally boost worn-out or discolored teeth into essential components of a sharp and glowing smile.
Unlike home-use whitening systems that incorporate low-dose bleaching agents, our in-office whitening takes place under carefully monitored conditions which allow for the safe, controlled, pain-free procedure – yielding results that are visible immediately.
A tooth gap after the loss of a tooth a constantly failing dental prosthesis is not only regarded as unattractive, but it often disturbs the function and integrity of other teeth and the jawbone.
It is not uncommon for tooth gaps to lead to unacceptable passive social behavior such as poor communication, retreating, and ultimately a state of loneliness.
Not only is it a problem of the elderly, but the younger generation is also not left out of these issues as well. After all, it is hard to be confident, enjoy conversations or laugh with a questioning face starring uncomfortably at your mouth. The taste or even your choice of food can also become affected by tooth gaps or poorly fitting dentures. But nobody has to live with that today.
Luckily we provide dentures that will help you recover the functionality of your bite strength and enhance the beauty of your smile.
Your denture treatment will consist of a thorough examination, accurate measurements of the affected area, and the necessary preparation of the surrounding tissue. Taking into account the best type of dentures for your current situation, we’ll ensure that your bite strength and aesthetics are focused on when creating your new set of dentures.
In the end, your dentures are designed to fit correctly, allowing you to eat the foods you love and smile without any hesitation or worry about your dentures flopping around or coming off.
In principle, gaps of any size can be adequately closed with tooth bridges. A bridge is a series of fixed, non-removable cosmetic restorations used to replace a missing tooth.
To begin the process, we’ll create abutments from your existing teeth which will serve as a point of attachment for the bridge. Following the creation of abutments, a mold of the affected area is made which would subsequently be used to create a bridge that will fit, function, and feel as your natural healthy teeth as possible.
Bridges may be all-ceramic and metal-free, or porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain closely resembles the appearance of the natural tooth enamel and is available in a variety of shades to match your other teeth. All-ceramic bridges produce an aesthetic, natural restoration without a dark line at the gum.
Relying on our experience and versatility, you can be assured we’ll recommend the most appropriate restoration for you. Your satisfaction is always our concern, and your dentist will take the time to ensure that you are satisfied with the result.
A missing tooth has an aesthetic disadvantage plus, it can eventually cause your mouth and jaw to become deformed resulting in eating or speaking difficulties. Therefore it is crucial you act now to replace your missing tooth. We can help – get in touch now.
Despite extensive precaution and conscientious care of the mouth area, it can lead to damage to the teeth. Sometimes this damage is so great that the natural tooth must be covered with a tooth crown, so that form and function are restored.
What is a Crown? A crown or cap is an esthetic restoration used to cover, protect and strengthen a tooth that has been weakened by previous decay or damage. They are anchored to the remaining part of the tooth and glued to it. Covering a weakened tooth may prevent further damage and save you from a more expensive restoration later.
We make an impression or mold made from your teeth, and the crown is custom-made for you. After initial contact with your dentist, a temporary crown is made to cover your prepared tooth. We strive to see you light a smile with confidence, and will complete the final restoration without much waste of time.
Depending on your needs, the final crown may be porcelain fused to metal, a porcelain-ceramic substrate or a metal-free, all-ceramic Zirconia crown.
Worried your dental crown will be awkward? Don’t be. Your dental restoration will closely resemble natural tooth enamel, and are available in a color to match your other teeth. Whether it is the all-ceramic crowns for a beautiful cosmetic restoration without a dark line at the gum or porcelain-ceramic substrate, your smile would get an instant upgrade.
Your crown will fit precisely and appear as a healthy natural tooth. And since the main part of the tooth is restored to its original form, normal speech and chewing are possible again.
If your smile no longer fills you with pride because of decayed, weakened, cracked or damaged teeth, crown and caps might be the perfect solution you need for a dazzling smile. Contact us now and discover how.
How long do you have to put up with a hole in any of your tooth which can be a source of significant discomfort and also the beginning of severe issues down the road?
As soon as a tooth or molar has a cavity (cavity), the tooth decay will continue to develop which can go as far as affecting the dental nerve resulting in continuous toothache, swelling, and inflammation.
But it doesn’t have to be.
Stop this process in time by allowing one of our highly trained dentist remove the tooth decay and close the incriminating cavity.
If the hole is superficial on the glaze, this does not always have to be treated. This we can determine during a session of thorough yet gentle oral examination with your dentist.
For a deeper hole, recovery is farfetched, and having it filled with is the best option for having healthy teeth and improved quality of life.
The filler material of choice can be any of resin, porcelain, natural glass, or composite, which all share similar compositions like your natural tooth. Their advantages include superior bonding with your natural tooth, great aesthetics, safe compatibility with your gum and other oral structures. The result is a stronger tooth which won’t awkwardly stand-out or break under the influence of chewing forces.
The process is relatively pain-free and straight forward. Under local anesthesia, your dentist would prepare the affected tooth aseptically and make it more easily accessible for a quality job.
The process of filling involves the use of a non-mercury/silver fill which is applied with care, making sure it doesn’t come in contact with saliva.
The final steps involve hardening of the filler material with a blue lamp before the filling is smoothed to give it a natural healthy tooth appearance for a beautiful smile.
Prevention is better than drilling and fixing your teeth no matter how you slice it. That is why preventive oral care programs are becoming increasingly important in modern dental practice. Our comprehensive dental prophylactic program is designed to include all measures that serve the health of your teeth and gums and prevent the development of tooth decay and periodontal disease.
In addition to patient education and instructions for optimal dental care and oral hygiene at home, professional teeth cleaning is one of the most important prophylactic measures.
Professional teeth cleaning as with other measures you’ll enjoy from this program will result in the effective removal of plaque and prevent future build-up.
Dental plaque consists of bacteria and products from bacteria. They are in your mouth. Virtually all of our food and drinks contain sugars and starch. And the bacteria in your mouth convert these sugars and starch into acids. It is these acids that cause cavities in your teeth.
Dental plaque also causes inflamed gums. If you do not remove the plaque properly, the bacteria in the plaque will cause your gums to become inflamed. Non-removed plaque can become hard and turn into tartar. New dental plaque easily adheres to tartar. This causes the gums to become more and more inflamed. The inflammation can spread and affect the underlying jaw bone. Ultimately, so much jaw bone can disappear that your teeth and molars become loose.
What to expect from our preventive program include:
For expectant mothers, regular check-up of the teeth and gums by the dentist is particularly important. Due to the altered hormone level during pregnancy, gum inflammation, bleeding gums, and bacteria proliferation of bacteria are not uncommon. Changing dietary habits and vomiting can also attack teeth more.
So what do you do? It is highly recommended that you make an appointment before a planned pregnancy to avoid treatments during pregnancy as much as possible. Also, untreated periodontitis can increase the risk of premature birth. All these issues can adequately be addressed with your dedicated dentist so your pregnancy can be as smooth as possible.
Do you know what to do to maintain excellent oral health? Don’t guess, discover the possibilities!
It is usually recommended you visit 1-2 times a year, depending on your predisposition to caries or periodontitis, or unfavorable oral hygiene situation (such as gum pockets). If you have diabetes or using heavy medications or have strong tea, coffee, nicotine or red wine stain on your teeth, then this program works to ensure your smile remains not only radiant but also a useful contribution to the preservation of your dental health and general health.