Procedures
Veneers
Simply put veneers are esthetic porcelain coverings that are made to fit permanently to the front of a person's teeth. They will revive the desired shape and color of worn or discolored teeth. They revitalize your smile. Mostly, Veneers are a cosmetic procedure that most insurances do not cover. Your favorite actor, as well as many of your friends, probably have a veneer or a set of veneers.
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Implants
Now a days, when a person loses a tooth or teeth, they can be totally replaced with implants. The implant procedure has two steps. First the root of the implant is placed where the roots of the missing tooth were. Then, the top of the tooth is placed. Therefore the "entire" tooth can now be replaced. This offers much better support for the individual's use.
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Tooth colored or (composite) fillings
Most people are used to the silver or amalgam fillings that their dentist had done. Composite or tooth colored fillings can be placed where most dentists would use the old silver fillings. Where silver fillings have a heavy metal base like silver, nickel, and mercury; composite fillings are metal free and have amineral in their make-up. Where silver fillings are just packed into the area where the cavity was, a composite filling is bonded into that same area. Plus, they are tooth colored and come in several shades to match the remaining tooth structure.
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Check-ups
As the name implies, a check up is just that, a time when your teeth are cleaned and checked by the Hygienist and the Dentist. There are several grades of check-up depending on the complexity of each individual's teeth. Most need the normal check-up and cleaning. Some need a deeper cleaning because it has been quite sometime since their last cleaning or that they have differing degrees of gum disease.
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Crowns
When a tooth has been broken or the existing filling has failed or covers over two thirds of the surface of the tooth, a crown or (cap) is needed to support the tooth. The old filling and any weakened or decayed tooth structure is removed, then the tooth is "built up" with a filling material like composite. Finally, the tooth is prepared and an impression is taken and sent to a dental lab. A perfect tooth colored replica is fabricated and cemented permanently over the remaining tooth and feel free to chew away.
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Bridges
As the word implies, a bridge is one way to bridge the gap when a tooth is lost. The bridge is permanently cemented and can be made to cosmetically match any person's other teeth.
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Gum surgery
There are many types of gum surgery and the patient's that need or have had it know why. The cosmetic gum surgeries are very common and are usually completed with in a single short appointment. It is very likely you know someone who has had cosmetic gum surgery. Ask about it if you think maybe your smile shows a bit too much gum.
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Removal of wisdom teeth
A right of passage most teens must got through. Whether it is done to prevent crowding, as a post braces helper, or simply to make the mouth and easier place to clean, wisdom tooth removal is a smart move. Here it can be done while you rest.
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I.V. (intravenous) Sedation
I.V. Sedation is the placement of sedatives and or pain relievers into a patient's blood stream by an I.V., to evoke rest and reduce anxiety for any procedure. Oral sedation, or the prescription of sedatives for ingestion is also offered. This technique works for some, but only I.V. Sedation allows for deep rested relaxation while your teeth are being worked on.
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Dentures & Partial Dentures
When all the teeth need to be removed and replaced, a denture is required. When most of the teeth need to be removed and replaced, and implants are not an option, then a partial denture is an option.
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Root Canal therapy
This treatment usually brings chills or fear to a patient's mind. Actually, now a days, root canal treatment is pain free and quick. Each tooth has a nerve inside. This nerve is responsible for the well being of the tooth. When a tooth is broken or decayed deep enough to reach the nerve, that nerve must be removed. Most patient's who have a tooth ache need a root canal to remove the pain. Once the nerve is removed
from the tooth the tooth will be "numb" forever and feel no more pain.
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Tooth Whitening
This treatment is a cosmetic bleaching of the natural or aged color to a whiter shade. If you picture your tooth like a white sponge, and over time the holes in that sponge get filled with debris. Tooth whitening removes that debris. The result is a whiter healthier smile. Dr. Stewart has been bleaching teeth for over seventeen years and people love it!
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Management of dental fear
The atmosphere at our office is just "different than other dental offices" according to what our patients say. Dr. Stewart is trained in the care of dental fear management. Right from the first time you walk in the door you will note that things are different here. After your check-up, a treatment plan that incorporates all that was found during your check-up will be formulated. Next, a consultation will be completed with you and Dr. Stewart. Here he explains all the options for your treatment plans and the office staff coordinates your insurance and estimates your portion of financial responsibility. Therefore you are informed about what your commitment to your dental work is from the very beginning. Most dental fear is generated from fear of the unknown and of course past experiences. Consultations remove the fear of the unknown and organizes treatment so you and your insurance are in congruence.
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