Sealant
A sealant is a tooth-colored coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the teeth. The deep grooves on the teeth serve as hiding places for bacteria and food particles. Sealants prevent the start of tooth decay.
Composite Filling
A composite filling is a durable bonded resin material used to restore areas of tooth fracture or tooth decay. This filling holds up to the forces of chewing and comes in a variety of shades to best match your natural tooth color.
Crown
A crown is a protective covering for a tooth that is weakened by tooth decay, a large filling, or a root canal. Crowns can also improve the color and alignment of your teeth.
Bridgework
A bridge is the joining of crowns together, including an artificial tooth or teeth. It is supported by the teeth adjacent to the space. A bridge can provide the shape, color, and function of natural teeth. It is not a removable appliance.
Partial Denture/Full Dentures
If you are missing teeth, a partial denture or full dentures can restore your smile. Not only will they provide proper chewing and speaking ability, but they will also recreate your natural facial appearance by supporting lips and cheeks.
Implant
Implants are specially designed support pieces surgically placed in the jaw where teeth are missing. Once healed, they function to support crowns, bridgework, or dentures.
Occlusal Guard/Splint/Night Guard
In this day and age, we are busy in our work and personal lives. Balancing all that is expected of us can sometimes lead to the clenching and/or grinding (called bruxism) of our teeth. People usually do not realize they have this habit until they begin to have symptoms, or their dentist notices telling signs of this habit.
(Teeth fracture or loss of fillings, teeth with a worn appearance, teeth sensitivity, jaw pain, and indentations on the sides of the tongues).
Simply becoming aware of the problem and changing behavior can be all that is needed for some people. For others, an occlusal guard/splint/plastic mouth appliance can be worn to absorb the force of biting. This appliance can prevent future damage to the teeth as well as help relax the facial muscles responsible for this destructive behavior.