If you are experiencing sensitivity or are suffering from advanced periodontal decay or disease, you may be required to have a tooth extracted. Our dentist can safely remove the affected tooth without the need for major surgery.
Reasons for a tooth extraction

Some of the common situations in which a simple extraction can help reduce pain or prepare you for another cosmetic or restorative procedure include:

• Advanced periodontal disease that has weakened the tooth roots.
• To prepare a patient for orthodontic treatment.
• Extra/baby teeth that impede adult teeth.
• Fractured or malformed tooth.
• Severe decay which cannot be treated with root canal therapy.

If structural integrity and health of a tooth is compromised, patients can often experience tooth pain, sensitivity, or a visible breakdown and decay of the tooth. Porcelain crowns repairs the damage and can eliminate tooth sensitivity, and restore the normal appearance and function of your teeth with an all-ceramic material that is made to match the tooth’s natural color. Porcelain crown can prevent the need for a root canal or the removal of a broken tooth. In cases where a root canal is required, a crown will be placed to reinforce the tooth with natural-looking results. Crowns are also the final step in the dental implant treatment process. Porcelain crowns have been effectively used for decades to restore both the health and appearance of damaged teeth with natural-looking results. Our experienced dentists offer the latest in dental restoration techniques to enhance both the form and function of your teeth.

Advantages of Porcelain Crowns

Porcelain crowns strengthens and support teeth while providing benefits such as:

• Repairing fractures
• Correcting significant wear from grinding
• Attaching bridges
• Covering dental implants
• Restoring discolored/misshapen teeth
• Preventing further tooth damage

1. Implant Supported Bridges

An implant supported bridge provides a secure & permanent solution for patients who have lost multiple teeth. Standard dental bridge can prevent tooth-loss related problems and rely on adjacent teeth for support. The nominally healthy teeth need to be reshaped before the bridge is secured in place using dental cement. An implant supported bridge has several benefits. It do not requires healthy teeth to be ground down in order to replace a missing tooth.

2. Implant Supported Crowns

An implant-supported crown comprises of two parts: a dental implant and a dental crown. The dental implant acts as an artificial tooth root and replaces portion of the tooth below the gum line. The dental crown replaces the portion of the tooth above the gum line and closes the gap in your smile. Crowns made of porcelain or other tooth colored materials are almost indistinguishable from natural teeth and replaces the entire tooth, from the root to the chewing surface.

3. Implant Retained Dentures

Implant-retained dentures are held in position by dental implants and are the next step up from traditional dentures. They function better than conventional dentures and are more stable. Implant-retained dentures uses two to four dental implants to offer support and stabilization. Denture can still be removed for easy cleaning. The use of implants provides security and additional chewing force because it receives part of its support from the gums and more from actual bone.

If you have lost your adult teeth due to age, injury, tooth decay, or disease, implant-retained dentures can be a safe and effective choice for replacing your missing teeth. This type of denture looks and functions like natural, healthy teeth. They allow you to improve/r your smile and regain your ability to chew, eat and speak clearly. They also prevent teeth from shifting and help to preserve your appearance.

1. Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that relieves pain caused by an infected or abscessed tooth. During the root canal process, the inflamed pulp is removed. The surfaces inside the tooth are then cleaned and disinfected, and a filling is placed to seal the space.

2. Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy

If the decay or trauma is confined to the crown of the tooth, a pulpotomy may be recommended. When a cavity gets deeper, close to the pulp of a tooth, or into the pulp, then pulpal tissue becomes inflamed and irritated. During pulpotomy the inflamed pulp chamber on a baby molar is removed. All the infected material in the pulp of the crown is removed, leaving the living tooth root intact. After a pulpotomy, the empty space is filled with dental cement and a stainless steel crown is placed to restore the tooth.

If the infection involves tissue in both the tooth crown and the tooth root, then a pulpectomy is recommended. During pulpectomy, the entire pulp material is removed from both the crown and the roots. The child’s tooth is numbed and the pulp and nerve tissue from the crown and from the canals of the roots are removed. The pulp chamber and root canals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Then, the tooth and tooth roots are filled with dental cement, and finished with a stainless steel crown.

There are many benefits to fluoride to aid in your dental health. The clinical outcomes of fluoride application include: reduced tooth decay, decrease pain and tooth loss, arresting or stopping of growing lesions, reversal or remineralization of decalcified enamel, aids in hot and cold sensitivity, reduction in plaque buildup, and protects sensitive root areas exposed by recession.