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OUR SERVICES
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INITIAL VISIT
TOOTH
FILLINGS
DENTALCROWN
DENTAL
BRIDGE
TOOTH
EXTRACTION
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
DENTAL
IMPLANTS
DENTURES
PEDIATRIC
DENTISTRY
TEETH
WHITENING
MOUTH GUARD
INITIAL VISIT
What to except at initial visit?
Unless, there is an immediate concern like pain/swelling/cosmetic issue, the initial visit will be a Comprehensive Oral Exam. If there is an immediate concern, it will be addressed first and followed by a Comprehensive Oral Examination. Your Comprehensive Oral Exam is a baseline for future comparisons and is the basis for a lifetime master plan for oral health.
The Following will be done in the initial visit:
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Medical and Dental history review.
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Acquiring of required radiographs (X-rays) and reviewing radiographs with patient.
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Oral Cancer screening.
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Checking the teeth for cavities, cracks, alignments, missing teeth, filled teeth and health condition of each and every tooth in the mouth.
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Checking the gums for any gum diseases and health of supporting structures of the teeth.
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TemporoMandibular Joint (TMJ) examination.
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Acquiring all necessary information like clinical photographs, impressions for diagnostic purpose.
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Discussing /reviewing the findings (diagnosis) with patient.
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Outlining the treatment plan and discussing the treatment recommendations with patient.
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Discussing sequence of treatment and its possible outcome with patient.
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Answering all questions to patient satisfaction.
TOOTH FILLINGS
Tooth Colored Restorations:
A tooth colored filling material (composite) is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, fractures, cracks, etc. Affected tooth structure will be removed and then filled the tooth with a tooth colored composite filling material.
Due to their natural appearance and strength, white composite fillings are becoming an increasingly popular choice with patients, as they are able to be color matched, making them indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
Composite fillings are the most common form of a tooth restoration. They create a strong bond with the tooth, nearly restoring its original strength and structure.
DENTAL CROWN
& BRIDGE
What is a Dental Crown?
Crowns are an Ideal way to rebuild a tooth, which has been broken or weakened by decay or very large filling. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape and contour of a natural tooth. Crowns are sometimes also known as “caps”.
Why do I need a crown?
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Tooth may have been weakened by having very large filling
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Broken tooth/Fractured tooth
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Root canal filled teeth
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Severely discolored tooth
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Some times to improve the smile or function
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It may help hold a bridge or a partial denture firmly in place
Whether to prevent a tooth from cracking or breaking further or to restore a severely worn tooth, dental crowns act as protective shields for your natural teeth.
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration (a fixed dental prosthesis) used to replace one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth definitively to adjacent teeth.
Why do I need a Dental Bridge?
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To fill the space of missing a tooth or multiple teeth
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To maintain facial shape
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To prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position
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To restore chewing and speaking ability
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To restore your smile
Dental Crowns and Bridges are made of a variety of materials and new materials are being introduced all the time. Some of the current materials are:
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Porcelain bonded to Metal(PFM)
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Full Porcelain/Ceramic
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Full Zirconia
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Porcelain bonded to Zirconia
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Full metal
TOOTH EXTRACTION
The Dentist may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced gum disease (Periodontitis), or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
The removal of a single tooth can lead to problems related to your chewing ability, problems with your jaw joint, and shifting teeth, which can have a major impact on your dental health.
To avoid these complications, in most cases, the Dentist will discuss alternatives to extractions as well as replacement of the extracted tooth.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
If you have a severely damaged, decaying tooth or a serious tooth infection (abscess), your dentist may recommend a root canal treatment. Root canals are used to repair and save your tooth instead of removing it.
What’s Involved in Root Canal Repair?
The pulp is soft tissue inside your tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels and provides nourishment for your tooth. It can become infected if you have:
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A deep cavity
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Repeated dental procedures that disturb this tissue
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A cracked or fractured tooth
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Injury to the tooth (even if there’s not a visible crack or chip)
If untreated, the tissues around the root of your tooth can become infected. When this happens, you will often feel pain and swelling and an abscess may form inside the tooth and/or in the bone around the end of the root of the tooth. An infection can also put you at risk of losing your tooth completely because bacteria can damage the bone that keeps your tooth connected to your jaw.
What Should I Expect?
A root canal treatment usually takes 1 or 2 office visits to complete. There is little to no pain because your dentist will use local anesthesia so you don’t feel the procedure. Once the procedure is complete, you should no longer feel the pain you felt before having it done.
You will need a follow-up visit after the root canal treatment. At this visit, your dentist will remove the temporary filling on the tooth and replace it with a regular filling or a crown to protect your tooth from further damage. A metal or plastic post may also be placed in the root canal to help make sure the filling materials remain in place. This helps support a crown if you need one.
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement method that closely resembles natural teeth. Not only is the top portion replaced but also the root that securely holds the tooth in place.
The ‘root’ part of the implant is made of titanium and is designed to fuse to jaw bone as a secure foundation. Dental implants often look, feel and function like natural teeth.
Dental implants can often be used to replace a single tooth, several teeth, all of your missing teeth or help retain bridges and dentures.
Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth and are designed to blend in with your other teeth. They are an excellent long-term option for restoring your smile. In fact, the development and use of implants is one of the biggest advances in dentistry in the past 40 years.
How does an Implant work?
Implants are made from titanium, which is biocompatible and can bond strongly to the living bone tissue. The bone tissue grows onto the surface of the implant. This is called Osseo-integration and bio-integration. When fixed firmly within the jawbone, the implant will be strong enough to bear the daily forces of chewing and normal function.
Benefits of dental implants:
Improved Facial Appearance:
When teeth are lost, ongoing shrinkage of the jawbone often occurs and this could make the face look older or sunken in. Dental implants can usually slow or stop this process. Dental implants may help preserve the integrity of the facial structure and the associated jawbones. This may result in a more youthful and improved facial appearance.
Improved Comfort:
Dental implants often eliminate the pain and discomfort of removable full or partial dentures. Since dentures sit on top of the gums and jawbone, continuous shrinkage of the jaw bone alters the fit of the denture resulting in slipping or rocking of the dentures. Exposed nerves, irritation or ulceration of the gum tissue may add to the discomfort. Implant supported replacement teeth are closer to natural teeth because they are anchored securely to your jawbone. Gum irritation, ulcers and the pain of exposed nerves that may be associated with conventional full or partial dentures are often eliminated.
Eat Better:
Dental implants can restore chewing efficiency comparable to that of natural teeth. Unlike dentures they do not move when you chew on them. This helps you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain. A full upper denture covers the palate of the mouth and reduces the ability to taste foods. With dental implants the palate is naturally exposed. This allows the wonderful tastes, textures and temperatures of food and drink to be appreciated and enjoyed.
Confidence:
Dental implants can eliminate the numerous embarrassing inconveniences of removable partial and full dentures. You will eliminate the use of gooey denture adhesives that may be used. You may feel much more confident knowing that you never need to cover your mouth when you laugh or smile, for fear that your teeth could pop out or fall down.
Protect Your Remaining Natural Teeth:
Dental implants may be more appropriate than a bridge for the replacement of one or more adjacent teeth. With conventional bridgework, the teeth surrounding the missing teeth must be ground down. Dental implants eliminate the need to modify these teeth.
DENTURES
Dentures/Partial dentures are a replacement for missing teeth. Dentures/Partial dentures are removable and not fixed to the gum or teeth. Depending on each individual patient case, they may receive full or partial dentures.
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Partial dentures: If you are missing few teeth in the mouth, we replace missing teeth with partial denture. Basic partial denture types are Cast metal partial denture, Full acrylic partial dentures, Flexible partial dentures/Valplasts.
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Complete Dentures (conventional): if you are missing all the teeth and we replace missing teeth with a full/complete denture
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Immediate Dentures: Prior to having your teeth removed, your dentist takes measurements and has dentures fitted for your mouth. After removing the teeth, the dentures are immediately placed in your mouth. The benefit is that you do not have to spend any time without teeth. You will, however, need to have a follow up visit to refit your dentures because the jaw bone will slightly change shape as your mouth heals. The dentures will need to be tightened after the jawbone has healed.
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Implant supported Overdentures: A regular denture rests on the gums, and is not supported by implants. An implant-supported denture is a type of overdenture that is supported by and attached to implants. An implant-supported denture is used when a person doesn't have any teeth in the jaw, but has enough bone in the jaw to support implants.
Your dentures may take some time to get used to. The gum colored base of the dentures is placed over your gums. Some people say that it feels bulky or that they don't have enough room for their tongue. Other times the dentures might feel loose. These feelings will affect the way you eat and talk for a little while. Over time, your mouth becomes trained to eat and speak with your dentures and they begin to feel more and more like your natural teeth. They may never feel perfectly comfortable, but it is much better than the alternative of not having teeth.
Even though dentures are not real teeth, you should care for them like they are. You should brush them to remove plaque and food particles before removing your dentures. After they have been removed you should place them directly into room temperature water or a denture cleaning solution. Never use hot water because it could warp the dentures. Your dentures are delicate; so make sure you are careful when handling them so you don't drop them. Also, never try to adjust your dentures yourself. You could ruin them, so you should always seek assistance from your dentist if they feel uncomfortable or loose.
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that you bring your child in to see a dentist by his/her first birthday. Though this may sound early, we can teach you proper pediatric oral hygiene techniques, check for cavities, and watch for developmental problems. Most of all, we want to make sure your child has a positive experience at our office and will be a regular visitor for years to come.
Baby teeth will begin to appear usually between six and nine months. The two lower front teeth tend to erupt first, followed by the two upper ones. The first molars come in next, followed by the canines (eyeteeth). Sometimes your baby can experience teething discomfort during this process. If so, let us know and we will advise you as to the best course of action.
Your infant's gums and newly erupting teeth should be gently wiped after each feeding with a water-soaked gauze pad or damp washcloth. Any teeth that have fully come in should be cleaned with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush and no more than a thin smear of fluoridated toothpaste. Starting at age 3, you can teach your child to brush with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Your child may need your help with this important task until about the age of 6.
Your child won't keep his or her first teeth forever, but that doesn't mean those tiny pearly whites don't need conscientious care. Maintaining your child's dental health now will provide health benefits well into adulthood, as primary (baby) teeth serve some extremely important functions.
Various forms of tooth decay can affect babies and small children. Early Childhood Caries (tooth decay) can develop rapidly, progressing from the hard, outer enamel layer of a tooth into the softer, inner dentin in six months or less.
There are a variety of dental treatments we provide to prevent tooth decay in children, or to save or repair teeth when necessary.
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Prophylactic cleaning of the baby teeth
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Topical Fluoride applications
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Dental sealants
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Preventive resin restorations
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Regular fillings
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Pulpotomy (mummifying the nerve)
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Stainless steel crowns
TEETH WHITENING
Brushing & flossing are everyday is the best way to keep your teeth bright, white and healthy. Still, if you might feel like your smile is lacking some sparkle or is more yellow than it used to be, you’re not alone. Keeping our teeth to their whitest is a lot harder than it sounds. With all the coffee, wine, smoking and other foods that have the ability to stain our teeth on a daily basis, even proper maintenance sometimes leaves them a little lackluster. Teeth whitening is an excellent way to restore the natural color of your teeth or even make them whiter than your natural color if you would like.
Thinking about teeth whitening? Get the facts first. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about the process.
Why do the Teeth Change Color?
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Food and Drink like coffee, tea and red wine
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Smoking and tobacco usage.
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Age.
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Trauma
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Certain Medications
How does Teeth Whitening Work?
Teeth whitening is a simple process. Whitening products contain one of the two tooth bleaches (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide). These bleaches break stains into smaller pieces, which makes the color less concentrated and your teeth brighter.
In-Office Bleaching:
This procedure is called chair side bleaching and usually requires only one office visit. The dentist will apply either a protective gel to your gums or a rubber shield to protect your gums. Bleach is then applied to the teeth.
At-Home Bleaching:
Your dentist can provide you with a custom-made tray for at-home whitening. In this case, the dentist will give you instructions on how to place the bleaching solution in the tray and for what length of time. This may be a preferred option if you feel more comfortable whitening in your own home at a slower pace, but still with the guidance of a dentist. Out-of-office bleaching can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
What are the side effects from Teeth Whitening?
Some people who use teeth whiteners may experience tooth sensitivity. That happens when the peroxide in the whitener gets through the enamel to the soft layer of dentin and irritates the nerve of your tooth. In most cases the sensitivity is temporary. You can delay treatment, then try again.
MOUTH GUARD
Mouth Guard:
At UNITY DENTAL we provide high quality, custom fitted mouth guards. These provide the greatest degree of protection for you or your family whenever you are training or playing sports such as football, basket ball, baseball, ice hockey, boxing, martial arts, squash or soccer. Mouth guards can also be used for many other activities.
We take accurate impressions of your mouth in order to provide you with a highly customized mouth guard that fits securely and comfortably over your upper teeth to protect the teeth. If your upper and lower jaw collide together while wearing a custom fitted mouth guard the chance of concussion or injury to the jaws, teeth, cheeks and gums is significantly reduced.
Only a Dentist can provide a custom fitted mouth guard which is considered to be the most effective way to prevent injuries to the teeth, mouth and jaws.
If you play a contact sport, you definitely need a mouth guard. Out team at UNITY DENTAL can help you getting one mouth guard.
Night Guard:
Not so obvious is the need for a guard during the night. Some people have a night time habit of grinding or clenching their teeth. When people grind or clench, they put a great deal of pressure on their natural teeth and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That great deal of pressure can result in damaging the natural teeth, fracturing the crowns/caps, fillings and too much stress on TMJ can result in TMJ clicking, pain, lock jaw and headaches as well.
At UNITY DENTAL, we can provide you a custom made Night Guard, consisting of a thin layer of molded plastic that fits snugly over your teeth, prevents the top teeth and bottom teeth from making contact and prevents the damage to you teeth and TMJ. During the first appointment, we make impressions/molds of you upper and lower teeth. These impressions will be sent to a dental laboratory and laboratory will fabricate a custom fitted night guard. On your second visit, we will make sure the night guard fits properly.
Initial Visit
Fillings
Crowns
Tooth Extractions
Root Canl Treatment
Implants
Dentures
Pediatric Dentistry
Tooth Whitening
Mouth Guard
Dental Bridge
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