Partial Denture

Partial dentures are often recommended for patients who are missing a few teeth. Partial dentures look and function like natural teeth. They allow patients to chew, speak, and smile with confidence.

Partial dentures are removable. They are made of natural-looking, durable acrylic, and attached to a gum-colored base. Partial dentures can be snapped into place using metal brackets, or they can be anchored in place using dental implants.

Bridge

A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic that is used to replace one or two missing teeth. The bridge sits between two healthy teeth that are on either side of the empty space. The bridge is cemented into place, which permanently secures the restoration.

The dental bridge is a non-removable restoration. The teeth on either side of the restoration must be healthy enough to support the artificial tooth. The teeth that are supporting the bridge must be reshaped, or “prepared,” in order to receive the crown portion of the restoration.

Dental Implant

A dental implant is a metal post that is surgically placed into the jawbone. Once in place, the implant functions like the tooth’s natural roots. The implant will fuse with the jawbone in a process known as “osseointegration”. This fusion creates a strong and durable anchor for a replacement tooth or set of teeth.

Teeth-in-an-Hour

You may think of tooth extraction as just pulling a tooth out. But that’s only part of the process. A tooth has two main parts: the root and the crown. The root is anchored into the jawbone. The crown is the visible part of the tooth.

The tooth is extracted when the root is severely damaged or is affecting the health of surrounding teeth. The tooth is extracted when decay is too severe to repair, but the tooth can be replaced by dental implants.

Traditional Denture

The traditional full arch denture is used to replace a full arch of missing teeth. The denture is created using a cast of the patient’s gums and teeth, and is constructed by the dentist or dental lab technician. Traditional full arch dentures are removable, and patients will need to remove them nightly for cleansing.

Traditional dentures are less expensive than implant-supported dentures, but, due to their design, can be less stable, fit poorly, and cause irritation. Traditional dentures can be held in place with denture adhesive, but many patients find them cumbersome and uncomfortable.

Dental Veneers

If your teeth are misaligned, you may want to explore your options for dental veneers. Dental veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are bonded to the front of your teeth. They are custom-made to fit your teeth and look natural.

Snap-On Denture

A snap-on denture is a type of overdenture that snaps onto existing teeth or implants, providing a strong, durable restoration. The dentures are removable and easy to clean, but wearing them may cause sore spots.

Snap-on dentures are a removable type of overdenture that snaps onto existing teeth or implants. The denture is removable for easy cleaning and care, but it may cause sore spots.

All-on-4

An all-on-4 is a set of implants that can support an entire arch of teeth. The four implants are surgically attached to the jaw, and a full denture is affixed on top of the implants. The denture snaps into place, and can only be removed by a dentist.

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth.

There are two main types of extraction:

1. Surgical extraction – This type of extraction is performed on a tooth that has not erupted above the gum line. Surgical extractions involve numbing the area surrounding the tooth, and then cutting into the gum line to remove the tooth. Surgical extractions are sometimes necessary to remove teeth that are broken below the gum line, or to remove wisdom teeth.

2. Simple extraction – This type of extraction is performed on teeth that are visible above the gum line. A simple extraction is often done when a tooth has been broken or damaged by decay. When the dentist performs a simple extraction, he or she may need to pull the tooth up, break it into parts, and then remove it.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental cosmetic procedures because it can greatly improve the look of your teeth and give you a boost of self-confidence.