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Tooth Bleaching |
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Some people are not happy with the color of their teeth. There are some solutions for this from simple scaling and polishing to home bleaching or in office bleaching or even all. More |
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Composite Fillings |
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Plastic (resin) material containing smaller “filler’’ particles such as glass to increase strength and add wear resistance. These restorations will serve you for several years. They are the finest most up-to-date materials available today. However, you should be aware of the following information. More |
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Local Anesthetic |
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Local anesthetic is a chemical administered by the dentist that blocks your ability to feel pain.More |
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction |
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Many situations can cause malfunctions to your lower jaw. Examples are: accidents, surgery, developmental defects, peculiar oral habits, poor bite, stress, clenching or bruxing. More
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Cracked Tooth Syndrome |
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You may have a very commonly occurring problem in one of your teeth.
Teeth may crack when subjected to stress of chewing hard foods or ice, or by biting or an unexpected hard object. Teeth with or without restorations may exhibit this problem; but teeth restored with typical silver alloy restorations are most susceptible.More |
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Periodontal (Gum) Disease |
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Plaque is a soft sticky film that naturally forms on your teeth. It consists of bacterial by products and food. If the bacteria are allowed to build up, the gums become inflamed, red and infected. The gums create “pocket” were more build up resides.More |
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Tooth Extraction |
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A tooth which is badly decayed and cannot be fixed, or may be loose because of gum disease may have to be taken out of your mouth (Extracted).More |
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Root Canal Treatment |
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Root canal therapy involves the removal of dead dying or inflamed pulp tissue from within the tooth’s root. Followed by the cleaning and shaping of the canal they are filled and sealed to prevent further infection. Teeth that get root canals almost always need to be protected by a crown or porcelain “cover”. This is important for the restoration of shape, strength and function. Failure to do so will result in the tooth breaking or decaying and possible removal..More |
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Sealants |
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Fissures and grooves are found in the biting are of back teeth. They are difficult to keep clean and dental decay occurs frequently.More |
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Digital Dental X-rays |
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Digital x-ray uses a special sensor, encased in a plastic housing that passes through a specific area to create an image. This image is called a radiograph. The radiograph is translated to electrical signals read by the computer.More |
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Temporary Restoration |
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You have just received a temporary restoration. This will last until your final restoration is being made. This is meant to protect the tooth and hold its position so the final restorations will fit properly.More |
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Apicectomy |
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Teeth are held in the jaw by their roots.
At the core of each root is a soft mass of tissue called the dental pulp. In a healthy tooth, the pulp contains living fibers, cells, nerves and a blood supply, extending into the root(s) through the root canal(s).More
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Metal Free (Porcelain) Crowns, Bridges Veneers, and Onlays |
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If the teeth are badly damaged and conventional filling material will not suffice, porcelain restorations are the stronger option.More |
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REMOVABLE DENTURES AND PARTIALS |
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A removable appliance replaces missing teeth. A complete set is a denture and partially missing teeth are replaced by a partial complete dentures are made out of acrylic and partials can be made out of metal and acrylic or just acrylic.More |
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