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Fillings
Our office uses the latest dental materials and techniques for strong, durable
restorations. Our tooth-colored fillings are undetectable. Made from composite
and porcelain, they replace older metal fillings.
Our office uses the latest dental materials and techniques for strong, durable
restorations. Our tooth-colored fillings are undetectable. Made from composite
and porcelain, they replace older metal fillings.
Crowns, Bridges
We offer comprehensive dental cosmetic services to help you achieve a
beautiful, flawless smile. Porcelain veneers restore the appearance of chipped,
broken, stained or uneven front teeth. Natural looking bridges and crowns are
used to replace missing teeth.
Crowns (Caps)
A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it
to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure
that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are
the most popular. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like
most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain
crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a
natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
Bridge
A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance and is an excellent way to
replace missing teeth.
There are several types of bridges. You and your dentist will discuss the best
options for your particular case. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type
and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal. This type of bridge consists to
two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached
to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
Dental bridges are highly durable and will last many years, however they may
need replacement or need to be re-cemented due to normal wear.
We offer comprehensive dental cosmetic services to help you achieve a
beautiful, flawless smile. Porcelain veneers restore the appearance of chipped,
broken, stained or uneven front teeth. Natural looking bridges and crowns are
used to replace missing teeth.
Crowns (Caps)
A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it
to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure
that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are
the most popular. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like
most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain
crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a
natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
Bridge
A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance and is an excellent way to
replace missing teeth.
There are several types of bridges. You and your dentist will discuss the best
options for your particular case. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type
and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal. This type of bridge consists to
two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached
to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
Dental bridges are highly durable and will last many years, however they may
need replacement or need to be re-cemented due to normal wear.
Dentures
Dentures replace missing teeth and their adjacent tissues with a removable
dental appliance made of acrylic resin and, in some cases, a combination of
metals.
What are the different types of dentures?
There are four primary types of dentures:
Complete
This type of denture replaces all of the teeth and their adjacent tissues.
Partial
Partial dentures act as dental bridges as they "bridge" the gap between a
missing tooth or teeth.
Conventional
Conventional dentures allow a recovery time (usually four to eight weeks) after
all of the teeth are extracted before the dentures are placed in the mouth.
Immediate
This type of denture does not allow a healing period after all of the teeth are
removed. The denture is immediately fit into the mouth after all teeth are
removed. Additional adjustments in the fitting of this type of denture procedure
may be necessary as healing occurs.
Dentures replace missing teeth and their adjacent tissues with a removable
dental appliance made of acrylic resin and, in some cases, a combination of
metals.
What are the different types of dentures?
There are four primary types of dentures:
Complete
This type of denture replaces all of the teeth and their adjacent tissues.
Partial
Partial dentures act as dental bridges as they "bridge" the gap between a
missing tooth or teeth.
Conventional
Conventional dentures allow a recovery time (usually four to eight weeks) after
all of the teeth are extracted before the dentures are placed in the mouth.
Immediate
This type of denture does not allow a healing period after all of the teeth are
removed. The denture is immediately fit into the mouth after all teeth are
removed. Additional adjustments in the fitting of this type of denture procedure
may be necessary as healing occurs.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is designed to correct disorders of the dental pulp, which is
the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and
connective tissue. Teeth with abscessed, or infected, nerves were once
removed with corrective therapy. But now, in 95 percent of these cases of pulpal
infection, the natural tooth can be saved through modern endodontic
procedures.
What causes pulpal nerve damage?
The most common causes of pulpal nerve damage are:
What are the symptoms of pulpal nerve damage?
The following are the most common symptoms of pulpal nerve damage.
However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may
include:
The symptoms of pulpal nerve damage may resemble other oral health
conditions. Consult a dentist, or other oral health specialist, for diagnosis.
Why is root canal therapy necessary?
Without treatment, the infection of the dental pulp will spread to the bone around
the tooth, making it not able to hold the tooth in place.
What does the root canal procedure involve?
Treatment begins with the initial removal of the tooth crown, or top, to allow
access to the pulpal tissue. Once the affected pulpal tissue is exposed, the
affected area is removed. The area surrounding and containing the pulpal
tissue is carefully cleaned, enlarged, and shaped to provide a clean, bondable
surface for filling with a permanent filler to prohibit any further infection and
discomfort. After filling, a crown is fabricated to complete the rescue and
restoration of the natural tooth. The procedure is generally spread over several
visits to assure the infected pulp and associated bacteria have been adequately
drained.
Root canal therapy is designed to correct disorders of the dental pulp, which is
the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and
connective tissue. Teeth with abscessed, or infected, nerves were once
removed with corrective therapy. But now, in 95 percent of these cases of pulpal
infection, the natural tooth can be saved through modern endodontic
procedures.
What causes pulpal nerve damage?
The most common causes of pulpal nerve damage are:
- physical irritation - generally brought on by aggressive tooth decay
(cavity) reaching down to the nerve or through deep fillings, which allows
harmful bacteria to reach the nerve resulting in infection and decay. - trauma - a blow to a tooth or the jaw can cause damage to sensitive
nerve tissue within the tooth.
What are the symptoms of pulpal nerve damage?
The following are the most common symptoms of pulpal nerve damage.
However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may
include:
- pain in the tooth when biting down
- tooth pain while chewing
- oversensitivity of the teeth with hot or cold drinks
- facial swelling
The symptoms of pulpal nerve damage may resemble other oral health
conditions. Consult a dentist, or other oral health specialist, for diagnosis.
Why is root canal therapy necessary?
Without treatment, the infection of the dental pulp will spread to the bone around
the tooth, making it not able to hold the tooth in place.
What does the root canal procedure involve?
Treatment begins with the initial removal of the tooth crown, or top, to allow
access to the pulpal tissue. Once the affected pulpal tissue is exposed, the
affected area is removed. The area surrounding and containing the pulpal
tissue is carefully cleaned, enlarged, and shaped to provide a clean, bondable
surface for filling with a permanent filler to prohibit any further infection and
discomfort. After filling, a crown is fabricated to complete the rescue and
restoration of the natural tooth. The procedure is generally spread over several
visits to assure the infected pulp and associated bacteria have been adequately
drained.
| Avenue Dental Cosmetic and Family Dentistry |
983 Peachtree Parkway, Suite C, Cumming, GA 30041 - Phone: 770-888-4444
