Fillings - Silver amalgam fillings have been used for over 150 years. The silver tends to discolor and turn gray or black. Metallic fillings are very durable, strong and last a long time. However, more tooth structure must be removed to retain these fillings and they do not bond to the tooth. Leaving the possibility for recurrent decay and leakage.
White fillings are composite fillings. Composites are even stronger than amalgams in tensile strength, which makes them better for overlaying large biting areas. Composite fillings bond directly to the tooth allowing the Dentist to remove less tooth structure. Some fillings are so small that anesthetic does not have to be used to prepare the tooth. These fillings are tooth colored allowing for a more esthetic appearance.
Night guards - since most of the damage typically caused by bruxism is done during sleep, a night guard can usually be made to stop further damage. A night guard is custom made to fit over the upper or lower teeth. With the night guard in place, the patient can't grind their teeth together and cause further damage.
Gum treatment - is the treatment of active gum and bone disease. Gum disease treatment can slow or stop the progression of gum disease. Since there are different stages of gum disease (from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis), there are different levels of treatment. In some cases, the patient may be referred to a specialist.
Scaling and Root Planing is a common non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease. By using special instruments, we remove bacteria and infection from the unhealthy deep pockets around the teeth below the gum line. This is often referred to as a "deep cleaning."
Wisdom teeth - or third molars are the last teeth to develop in the mouth - usually appearing behind the upper and lower second (or 12-year) molars. The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth. Depending on how impacted the teeth are, we may remove them here or refer you to an Oral Surgeons office.
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