We Can Provide You With an Implant Restoration to Save You Time and Money

We can provide you with an excellent implant restoration if your crown has worn down. Our implant restorations save you time and money and provide you with the aesthetic improvements you are looking for, as well as the appropriate day-to-day function you expect from a tooth replacement. If you have lost a tooth or more than one tooth, dental implants are a great tooth replacement option to consider. The implant is actually an artificial tooth root that provides permanency for the actual tooth replacement. If you have ever received a dental implant, you know how effective they are at providing the necessary functions you were missing like chewing, speaking, and smiling, as well as good oral health.

When you receive a dental implant, the crown is the only part you can see. The dental implant is a post located under your gum line in your jaw. The crown is the tooth-colored, tooth-shaped portion above the gum line that you use every day. A dental implant can last a lifetime since it is surgically implanted into the jawbone, but the crown that covers it often does not last as long as the implant root for natural reasons like everyday use.

Since it is stabilized and held in place by a permanent structure like an implant, a crown covering provides excellent support for chewing and speaking, and it has a natural-looking appearance. Unfortunately, the materials that crowns are made of are not quite as strong as the titanium that is used for the implant. With time and consistent use, your crown may begin to deteriorate or shrink. When this occurs, we can provide you with an implant restoration that will save you time and money. There is no reason for you to have the entire implant replaced, only the visible crown. Often dentists will claim it is necessary to remove the post in order to effectively replace the visible portion of your restoration. We can replace your crown without performing an extensive procedure that removes the post and costs you more money and a longer healing time.

In most cases, your restoration will be attached to the implant by a screw or dental cement. This design makes it easy for us to disassemble the crown from the implant in a minimally invasive fashion that doesn't require a recovery period. In some cases, the screws that hold your crown on to your implant can loosen. We can easily tighten or replace screws that are not functioning properly.

The materials we use for implant restoration are durable and stain resilient. We will match them to your surrounding teeth for the most natural appearance. We guarantee our implant restorations will last for years and will provide you with a beautiful smile. If your dental implant feels loose, or if it cracks or gets worn down, visit our office for the quickest and most affordable implant restoration. Our quality procedures will give you the working teeth you need that are nearly as permanent as your actual implant.

Orthodontics  >  Dental Crowns

Habits to Avoid to Keep Your Orthodontics Treatment on Schedule

We use orthodontics to straighten our patients' teeth and to align their jaw. If you are tired of having a crooked smile, call and schedule an examination. We can physically examine your teeth and take x-rays to determine their position and then discuss the various options available to you. Whether you decide to get traditional metal braces with brackets and wires or you use clear aligners to straighten your teeth, they operate using the same principle. Pressure is applied to specific teeth to move them into position gradually. When you are ready to get started, we will provide you with specific instructions to follow so your treatment plan can stay on schedule.

We have found there are a few habits that can delay your treatment plan and cause you to need orthodontics longer. Here are those you should avoid:

Chewing on ice. In the summer, ice might be good to cool you off, but it is terrible for your teeth, especially when wearing braces or aligners. Ice can cause your brackets and wires to move out of place or break. It can also cause your aligners to crack. Avoid chewing on anything not edible, so you can keep your treatment plan on schedule.

Missing oral hygiene. It is always important to brush and floss your teeth, but even more so while undergoing an orthodontics treatment. If you are wearing braces, food and plaque can become trapped around your brackets and in between your teeth more easily. If you are wearing aligners and fail to brush your teeth after eating, you can also be trapping food and bacteria. To prevent cavities, infection, and a delay in your treatment, brush your teeth every time you eat.

Skipping your appointments. We recommend you keep up with your office visits because it is important for keeping everything on track. If you miss your appointments, it will be difficult for us to identify if anything is not moving like it should or if adjustments need to be made. Visiting our office on a regular schedule will allow us to make any incremental changes as they are necessary, so you can keep your teeth moving appropriately.

Grinding your teeth. If you grind your teeth at night, you could chip or crack your natural teeth and your restorations. This can cause you to need to have your teeth fixed, delaying your treatment and prolonging your total treatment time. Additionally, grinding your teeth can lead to jaw, face, and neck pain, so it is important to wear a night guard if you are grinding your teeth on a regular basis.

As a provider of orthodontics, we can provide you with a variety of tips on how to keep your teeth moving into the right positions and keep your treatment plan on time and on schedule. If you have any concerns along the way, let us know so we can help you get the beautiful smile you are looking for.

Implant Restoration  >  Dental Crowns