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<p>If you have missing or damaged teeth we can then restore and enhance the natural beauty of your smile.</p>
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<p>Repairing Damaged Teeth<br>
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If you have missing or damaged teeth we can then restore and enhance the natural beauty of your smile. Our practice can treat:<br>
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* Missing teeth, gaps between teeth, general bite problems<br>
* Chipped, cracked or worn teeth <br>
* Unsightly, stained, or washed-out fillings<br>
* Permanently stained or discolored teeth<br>
* Crooked or crowded teeth<br>
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<p>Sealants<br>
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Highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth, sealants are a simple procedure in which a tooth-colored acrylic "coating" is painted onto the surface of the tooth. This effectively "seals" the deep grooves where decay is most likely to start.<br>
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<p>Crowns<br>
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A crown ("cap") is a tooth-like covering placed over a carefully prepared preexisting tooth. Crowns serve many functions, such as to strengthen, restore or improve the appearance of your natural tooth. For example, a crown can support the tooth when there is no longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a filling. Crowns may also be used to protect the structure of a tooth that is fractured or broken, and can be attached to bridges or dentures.</p>
<p>Bridges<br>
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A bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side of the missing one, most commonly, are prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement) tooth in place. Crowns and bridges are most often made from superior materials such as semiprecious or precious metals, porcelain, or a fused combination of the two. Aesthetics, function, and tissue compatibility are considered when selecting the material most suitable for you.<br>
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<p>Dental Implants<br>
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Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.<br>
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<p>Non Surgical Root Canal<br>
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What is a root canal? A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.<br>
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<p>TMJ Disorders<br>
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TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your complex jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a "clicking" sound, you'll be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. Since some types of TMJ problems can lead to more serious conditions, early detection and treatment are important.</p>
<p>Post Operative Instructions for dental Procedures<br>
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After crown and bridge appointments<br>
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Crowns and bridges usually take two or three appointments to complete. In the first visit the teeth are prepared and molds of the mouth are taken. Temporary crowns or bridges are placed to protect the teeth while the custom restorations is being made. Since the teeth are anesthetized please refrain from eating and drinking hot beverages as the tongue, lips and roof of the mouth may be numb. Eat only when the numbness is completely worn off.<br>
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