Oral Surgery
Extractions
We do believe in saving teeth and don't suggest extracting teeth unless we have to. It’s only recommended when absolutely essential for your health and there are no other viable treatments that can save your tooth. Commonly, this includes situations like:
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When a tooth is so badly damaged it cannot be repaired.
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When a tooth is so severely decayed or infected it cannot be rescued.
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When gum disease has irreparably weakened the bone structure that supports the tooth.
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When more room is required in your mouth for a new denture or orthodontic treatment.
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When a baby tooth is preventing a permanent tooth from coming in.
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When a third molar (wisdom tooth) is trapped beneath the gumline.
Implants
A dental implant is a small titanium post that is inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Not only does this provide a reliable and strong foundation for your new teeth, but it also prevents jawbone deterioration and the sunken, aged facial appearance that typically accompanies tooth loss. On top of the implant post is a small connector piece called an abutment, which secures the final restoration in place. This crown, bridge, or denture will be custom-made from high-quality materials to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile. When you rebuild missing teeth from the roots up, the result is a smile that looks, functions, and feels natural!
Dentures
A denture is a removable dental appliance and a replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.
There are two types of dentures - complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. A partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from shifting. A hybrid denture is used with implants to create a "fixed" appliance. An overdenture is used with implant and the denture will snap on and off with support from implants. A complete denture can be conventional, immediate, an overdenture or a hybrid denture.