Month: March 2018

A dental extraction is the removal of badly carious teeth from the dental alveolus (socket) in the alveolar bone.

If the wisdom teeth are impacted and embedded in the bone, the oral surgeon will put an incision into the gums and remove the tooth or teeth in sections in order to minimize the amount of bone being removed.

For dental implants to take hold successfully, your jaw needs to have healthy bone to support them and hold them securely into the jawbone. If you’ve previously experienced oral conditions, such as gum or periodontal disease, injury or trauma to your face and jaw, the quality of your bone may be compromised. Patients who have had teeth extracted and left the spaces empty or have worn dentures for many years could also find their bone density level insufficient to support dental implants.

A sinus lift is done when there is not enough bone height in the upper jaw, or the sinuses are too close to the jaw, for dental implants to be placed.

Socket preservation or alveolar ridge preservation is a procedure to reduce bone loss after tooth extraction to preserve the dental alveolus (tooth socket) in the alveolar bone. After extraction, jaw bone has to be preserved to keep the socket in its original shape.

Gingivoplasty is the surgical reshaping of gum tissue around the teeth. It is often is done simply to make gums look better.

A labial frenectomy is a form of frenectomy performed on the lip. The labial frenulum often attaches to the center of the upper lip and between the upper two front teeth. Orthodontic patients often have this procedure done to assist with closing a front tooth gap.

Alveolectomy refers to removal of some or all alveolar bone surrounding a tooth. A dental operation to smooth off irregular bone on the edges of tooth sockets so that a better fitmay be obtained for dentures.

Periodontal surgery is a plastic (reshaping) surgical procedure designed to restore and regenerate normal form and function to lost and damaged periodontal structures which support the teeth (the gum tissue, periodontal ligament and bone).

The lip repositioning procedure is a simple surgical technique designed to restrict high movement of the upper lip.

During this procedure, the dentist will remove a strip of tissue from the inner portion of the top lip. The newly exposed area is then sutured into a lower, more aesthetically desirable position. 

A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning procedure performed to thoroughly clean the teeth. Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for halting the progression of periodontal disease and gingivitis.

Deep cleaning with air flow removes plaque and tartar both above and below the gum and much of the food and stains caused by smoking.

It is an easy, routine and painless treatment, with immediate visible results, and it’s one of the most requested procedures, especially airflow cleaning for colouring and plaque.

Scaling and root planning is a deep cleaning below the gumline used to treat gum disease. Dental scaling occurs with manual hand instruments, ultrasonic instruments or both. Root planning involves detailed scaling of the root surface to decrease inflammation of the gum tissue. The dentist scales the root surface to smooth out rough target areas, eliminating plaque and biofilm development.

A dental restoration or dental filling is a dental restorative material used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure. The structural loss typically results from caries or external trauma.

Treatment of diseases of the dental pulp, usually by removal of the nerve and other tissue of the pulp cavity and its replacement with suitable filling material to save the tooth and prevent complications.

New high tech crystal-clear adult braces that serve the ultimate cosmetic alternative to unsightly metal braces for correcting misalignment or uneven tooth positioning. This new revolutionary sleek design and high tech sapphire like material makes Sapphire Braces almost invisible are the most comfortable brace to wear and most durable.  

Invisalign is designed to treat a wide range of straightening issues, from minor tooth movements to more complex cases.

Invisalign straightens teeth using a series of nearly invisible, removable aligners that are custom-made specifically for your teeth. As you replace each aligner every two weeks, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week, gradually moving towards the projected final position.

Metal braces are the most common types of braces for orthodontic patients.

Braces place constant pressure on your teeth, and the force of the pressure helps move teeth into proper position.

Braces can correct crooked and crowded teeth, a misaligned bite, and jaw problems. Braces also eliminate problems you may have with eating, speaking properly, or with keeping your teeth clean.

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Dental appliances are for the treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both.

They are especially worn to save the integrity of a space after a tooth has fallen off early or to gain more space.

Retainers for teeth are mostly used as the last phase of orthodontics treatment. After the braces have been removed, teeth can shift back to their original position. So, retainers  can help maintain the position of straightened teeth.

Dental veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.

Veneers are used on tooth that are discolored ,worn down, chipped or broken or that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped.

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth — to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance.

Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth.

A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap — these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth — and a false tooth/teeth in between.

They distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth and they prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position

Dentures are custom-made replacements for missing teeth and can be taken out and put back into your mouth.

There are two main types of dentures: full and partial.

Filling all of the empty spaces in your mouth, dentures not only make you look attractive, but make you feel much more confident about yourself as well.

This is a surgical procedure performed by a dentist to expose a greater amount of tooth structure for the purpose of subsequently restoring the tooth prosthetically.

Laser tooth whitening takes about an hour with the patient getting three fifteen minute sessions with the Zoom tooth whitening laser.

The whiteness would depend on a lot of factors such as teeth composition, age, and how white your teeth are already. The average with our advanced laser whitening is between eight and ten shade changes.

Aging makes teeth less bright as the enamel gets thinner and the dentin becomes darker.

Laser whitening is to help you have a natural bright smile.

Results show right after the treatment.

Patients receive custom-fitted whitening trays and whitening gel as part of their whitening treatment. This is best for maintaining whiteness of teeth after having advanced laser whitening.

Dental implants are the next best thing to your healthy, natural teeth. Strong and stable, a dental implant restores a lost tooth so that it looks, feels, fits and functions like a natural tooth when implanted by an experienced implant dentist.

Dental implants are built to last. That makes them your best long-term, cost-effective solution.

Dental implants retain your natural face shape, and smile. A face without teeth can sag and appear sunken and sad.

A dental implant feels, fits and functions like a natural tooth. Other options may interfere with your normal everyday eating, smiling, and speaking.

Dental implants allow you to bite naturally, eat virtually anything you want, and brush your teeth normally. Dentures can feel uncomfortable when eating, restrict your food choices, and need to be removed for cleaning.

Dental implants are fixed in place, so they won’t move, click or shift, giving you confidence in your smile. Dentures may slip when eating, talking or even laughing, which isn’t so funny.

Dental implants protect your healthy bone. Leaving empty spaces in your mouth after losing one or more teeth can lead to additional health issues, such as the loss and deterioration of some of your jawbone. When it is not being used to support a natural tooth, the jawbone deteriorates, losing its strength and firmness.

In cases of missing tooth dental implants are an option to consider.

Dental implants also are a great option for patients who don’t want the drawbacks of, or can no longer wear, removable dentures.