Bonding is a process that allows for a strong connection between a dental material and your tooth. This is the most effective seal in dentistry today. Bonded restorations integrate or mesh with the tooth and become as one. The tooth is actually stronger than a healthy tooth with no filling. Teeth can be restored to their original beauty with the advances in tooth-colored materials. Bonding can be applied to crowns as well. Bonding also allows restoration of chipped, fractured, and unsightly teeth.

Gingivitis: Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth) causes the gums to become inflamed. In the mildest form of the disease, gingivitis, the gums redden, swell and bleed easily. Gingivitis is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene. Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral home care.

Periondontitis: Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis. With time, plaque can spread and grow below the gum line. Gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets (spaces between the teeth and gums) that become infected. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. Eventually, teeth can become loose and may have to be removed.

Porcelain veneers are thin coverings that go over the fronts of your teeth. Becoming increasingly popular in the past 12 years, tens of thousands of porcelain veneers have been placed to mask discolorations, to brighten teeth, and to improve a smile. As we age, teeth wear, fracture, chip and stain. Although tooth whitening will brighten your smile, it will not correct tooth imperfections and misalignments. With proper home care and scheduled evaluation visits, Porcelain veneers can provide you with a beautiful smile for years to come

Consider tooth bleaching if your teeth are darkened from age, coffee, tea, or smoking. Teeth darkened with the color of yellow, brown or orange respond better to lightening. Tooth whitening is performed in your own home, while you sleep. Once you have achieved the whiteness you desire, you can maintain this look for years by touching up every three to four months for one or two nights. If your teeth are stained or not as white and beautiful as you would like them to be, schedule an appointment today.

Tooth-colored fillings are made from durable plastics called composite resins. Similar in color and texture to natural teeth, the fillings are less noticeable, and much more attractive, than other types of fillings. You can smile, talk, and eat with confidence. In addition, tooth-colored fillings are compatible with dental sealants. A tooth can be filled and sealed at the same time to prevent further decay.

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