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Many patients who have suffered severe tooth loss due to trauma, decay, or periodontal disease, are interested in denture stabilization. There are lots of benefits to having both sets of teeth replaced at once. Some examples are less appointments, lower cost, and opportunity to get new teeth and ideal placement. With innovative new advances in dentistry, you can now have teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. These new teeth will stay in your mouth permanently. First, the implants, which are titanium roots, are inserted into the jawbone. Then, over the next few months, the implants and bone are given the opportunity to fuse and form stable roots for the new teeth. At this time, a temporary healing cap will be placed over the new implants. Finally, a complete either fixed or removable denture will be made for you and secured to the new implants. See more about denture stabilization to learn more.

made with one or more artificial teeth, also known as pontics. These are held in place with two dental crowns, also called abutments. Although they can be made from different types of materials, they are frequently made with porcelain to look most natural. To place a conventional bridge, the dentist will place the crowns to the teeth located on either side of the gap, keeping the replacement tooth or teeth in the empty space. This results in beautiful, restored smile and improved eating and speaking abilities. Bridges are able to be positioned on dental implants, which do not require support from natural teeth. To hold these bridges in place, the dentist will surgically insert titanium metal posts in the jawbone, so the bridge can be secured. These restorations are known to be the most long-lasting because they are held on artificial roots, which makes them the strongest way to secure a bridge. Learn more about restoring one or more missing teeth with a dental bridge.

Dental veneers are thin porcelain or composite resin shells that are customized to fit on top of teeth, making the smile look whiter and sometimes providing a more even smile. They help with repairing chipped, cracked, stained, uneven, or gapped teeth. If teeth are heavily stained or damaged, veneers are able to restore the mouth with a lovely, white smile. In addition, veneers are hard to stain, so they are a good selection for patients who want to achieve a perfect smile. Drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes or eating artificially colored foods over time will stain your smile, making discolored areas or turning them a yellow or brown color. Stained teeth can be bleached at home or at the dentist’s, but staining can happen again. If you want for a more long lasting way to whiten teeth, want to close gaps, fix damaged, or uneven teeth, then dental veneers may be ideal for you. Read more to learn if veneers are right for your smile.

Teeth whitening gives patients a fast, non-invasive way to enhance their smile.  Popular with both men and women at any age, teeth bleaching or whitening treatments are provided to reverse years of staining and discoloration. A noticeably whiter and brighter smile in a short time is the major benefit of in-office dental whitening. A relatively high-concentration peroxide gel is precisely applied by the dentist to the teeth after the gums are protected. Typically, the peroxide remains on the teeth for a few 15 to 20 minute periods that will continue for an hour (at most). Patients with particularly stubborn staining may be asked to come back for additional treatment, or may be recommended to continue the process with take-home whitening. Take-home kits give patients a user friendly lower-concentration peroxide gel that stays on the teeth for anywhere from an hour to overnight. The lower the peroxide amount, the longer it can sit on the teeth. The gel is put on the teeth with a customized tray that looks like  a retainer or mouth guard. You can learn more about teeth whitening procedures here.

Nobody plans for accidents, but knowing what to do when a dental emergency happens can stop more severe problems from happening, and even save a tooth. When dental emergencies happens, you should visit the dentist as soon as possible. At Creative Smiles, we are experts in treating emergencies and set time aside for our emergency patients. Make sure you call us and provide as much detail as possible about your situation. If the emergency occurs when our dental office is closed, go to the nearest emergency room. We specialize in treating oral injuries such as bleeding or knocked out teeth, lost dental crowns and fillings, chipped or cracked teeth, facial swelling, toothache, and more. View more information about dental emergencies at Creative Smiles.

With sedation dentistry, the dentist administers a drug that helps you relax before or during your dental procedure. General anesthesia, renders the patient completely unconscious. The other types will help you relax, but won’t make you fall completely asleep. Nitrous oxide gas will relax you during the procedure. Since it wears off relatively quickly, your dentist may let you drive yourself home after. Oral sedatives: Oral sedatives, such as diazepam, also assists patients with relaxation during their procedure. They should usually be taken an hour or so prior to going to the dentist. You will be fully conscious but calm and relaxed, and you may experience some fatigue until it wears off. Intravenous sedatives, also known as IV sedatives can cause varying stages of consciousness. This is also known as general anesthesia and, as stated before, ensures the patient is fully asleep until it wears off. Read more about the benefits of sedation dentistry before your procedure.

Wisdom tooth extraction is a an oral surgery that extracts one or more wisdom teeth. These are the four permanent adult teeth located in the back of the mouth in the upper and lower jaw that typically emerge between 17 and 25. If there isn’t adequate space for a wisdom tooth to come in, this is referred to as an impacted wisdom tooth. This can lead to pain, infections or other oral health problems, so the tooth or teeth will require extraction. Wisdom tooth extractions can be done by either a dentist or an oral surgeon. To prevent issues from occurring in the future, many dentists recommend removing the wisdom teeth even if they aren’t hurting you at the time. The surgery is usually done at a dentist or oral surgeon’s office, with local or general anesthesia. You will talk about these options before your procedure begins. If your wisdom teeth have erupted through the gums already, they can be pulled relatively easily. Impacted wisdom teeth can be a bit more complicated to remove since this process frequently involves splitting the tooth into smaller pieces. Read more about wisdom teeth extraction for a better sense of the procedure.

Your gums provide protection and support to your teeth. Gum recession can be a serious issue if left untreated. Gum recession can cause the jawbone to deteriorate, which can lead to tooth loss. Fortunately, gum recession can be treated with a gum graft. The Connective Tissue Graft is used to repair tooth root exposure. In this procedure, a flap is cut from the palate and the connective tissue under the flap is removed. This tissue is then secured to the gum surrounding the exposed root. Other grafts are used to enhance thin gums. It uses tissue taken directly from the palate to place on the target area, instead of making a flap and taking tissue from that flap. Other grafts are used on patients who have enough gum tissue by the tooth. The tissue is taken from the gum around the tooth instead of the palate. When the flap is cut, one edge of the gum stays attached. The flap is pulled over the treatment area then stitched.

View more about gum disease and how it’s treated at Creative Smiles.

Tooth color restoration, also called white fillings, a tooth colored composite resin works as a great alternative to metal fillings. Instead of getting silver, amalgam, or gold fillings, you’ll receive a filling that that looks like your tooth. This treatment can also be useful for patients with receding gums. The dentist will shape the material for a natural looking appearance. Once the resin is applied, it is hardened with a light. This plastic material is used to fill cavities and restore damaged or chipped chunks out of a tooth. This tooth-colored material does not have any metal and they harm the present tooth structure. It fits the shape in order to repair any kind of damage. This material provides a beautiful looking alternative to a crown and still leaves the natural tooth or teeth in place. This restoration also can help the tooth function and appear like the original tooth. Dental bonding and veneers can also incorporate tooth color restoration, learn more here.

Laser dentistry uses lasers to help with dental procedures. They are used to eliminate and reposition oral tissues during dental procedures using the powerful light. Laser therapy can be useful in a variety of procedures, which range from dental implants to wisdom tooth extractions, treating infection or inflammation, and even bone and gum tissue reshaping. They offer a variety of advantages as well. Lasers can replace a drill in some procedures, and anesthesia may not be needed. Patients may also have a quicker healing time, experience less bleeding and lowered infection risk. Your dentist may recommend laser dentistry in many cases. They reduce the level of oral bacteria, so they are great for treating infected teeth and gums. Lasers can also help to harden fillings quicker and remove decay. Oral biopsies can also be performed with the help of lasers. Learn more about dental treatment with laser dentistry.

During your first visit to our office, your comfort and satisfaction are important from the start. This is why you will receive an explanation of what to expect at your first dental dental appointment. We’re always happy to answer any questions about your situation at your first dentist visit. You will also go over your medical history with your dentist. If you have any dental health concerns, you can feel feel free to share them with the dentist. Your input matters to the overall success of your treatment so we encourage you to ask questions. During the visit, your dentist will also examine your teeth, gums, and mouth, and they may take x-rays and/or panoramic radiographs. These will help your dentist check on unerupted or impacted teeth, sinus conditions, and finding cracks or fractures in the jawbone. Learn more about new patient visits before your first appointment at Creative Smiles.