Frequently Asked Questions

Dental implants are seen as the best comprehensive solution to one or several missing teeth. They are a great option for oral health as they offer a foundation for replacement teeth to be placed on. A dental implant is a synthetic tooth root that is made of titanium and is securely anchored to the jaw to serve as the root for a dental crown. As many as 500,000 people receive dental implants each year.

The placement of dental implants often involves two procedures. 

1. The implant is placed within the jawbone and it is given time to heal. It gradually bonds with the jawbone over a few months.
2. After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second procedure involves creating the new tooth and connecting the posts, attachments, and any new teeth to the implant.
   

There are many benefits of dental implants, including:

• Improved appearance
• Improved speech
• Improved comfort
• Easier eating
• Minimal maintenance
• Improved oral health
  

Invisalign aligners are made using a 3D image of your teeth. The aligners are worn like mouthguards and every two weeks the tray is adjusted until your teeth are shifted into ideal positions. Each set of aligners is worn 20 to 22 hours a day.

In order to keep your aligners clean, invisible, and odor-free they will need to be cleaned properly. You should rinse the aligners when you remove them, soak them to keep them clean and sanitized, brush and floss your teeth before reinserting them.

Stains appear on your teeth when colored molecules stick to the plaque, tartar, and surface. Teeth can become darker or stained due to many factors including coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine, carbonated drinks, and sauces such as soy or tomato.

With professional teeth whitening, you can have a smile that looks whiter, brighter, younger, and healthier in as little as one treatment. Professional teeth whitening is one of the most popular options for people who are looking for a quick and affordable way to change their smile. 

A powerful - but safe - bleaching solution is applied to your teeth. This solution combines with oxygen from the air and carbon in the dentin to break apart any staining molecules stuck on the teeth. This process helps diminish the appearance of stains, yellowing, and discoloration on the tooth enamel and in the underlying dentin layer. 

Cosmetic dentistry provides you with a smile makeover, improving the appearance of your teeth and smile through different procedures including dental crowns and bridges, veneers, teeth whitening, and more. 

Benefits of cosmetic dentistry include improved appearance, self-confidence, diet, and dental health.

Dental Crowns are one of the most common dental procedures performed and include a tooth-shaped ‘cap’ placed over a damaged tooth to restore the shape, size, and strength of the tooth.

Dental crowns perform several important functions including protecting weak teeth, restoring broken teeth, preventing further damage to cracked teeth, and supporting teeth with large fillings.

Teeth whitening can remove stains on your teeth from soda, coffee, smoking, wine, and much more. It can also help boost your confidence.

First, the teeth and gums are examined to check for inflamed gums, dark marks, and plaque buildup. Then, we scale the teeth to remove any plaque. Next, we polish and floss the teeth.

BOTOX can help treat conditions like TMJ, TMD, and chronic migraines. Each uses a special protein to block overactive nerve impulses reducing the amount of stress placed on the teeth and jaw so patients feel comfortable. Reach out to our office to learn more about Botox treatments.

Botox treatments depend on the individual, but results can last between 1 to 6 months.