WISDOM TEETH

Wisdom Teeth are usually the last teeth to come into place in your mouth. They are also the least likely to be useful. In many cases, wisdom teeth do not erupt until late adolescence or early adulthood. Sometimes, wisdom teeth do not erupt into place at all. In such cases, they are said to be “impacted”, which means they are trapped in the jawbone and/or gum tissue. Since wisdom teeth are rarely functional, and can do more harm than good, it is often recommended that they be removed.

We are happy to provide all treatment options regarding your wisdom teeth. If removal is recommended, our experienced staff will make the procedure as comfortable as possible for you.

BRIDGES

Bridges are a non-removable prostheses that are constructed to replace one or more missing teeth. The teeth on either side of the existing space are used to anchor the bridge to restore functionality as well as aesthetics.

IMPLANTS

Implants are designed to replace missing teeth giving patients the ability to function with correct biting and chewing activity. As well as, recreating a smile where a patient may have a missing tooth. They look, feel, and perform better than having bridges and dentures

DENTURES

Before the teeth are extracted, impressions of the upper and lower jaws are taken. Precise models will be made from these impressions by the dental lab. Your dentures will be created using these models. We will work closely with you to select the appropriate shape and color of the teeth to be crafted into your dentures. Once the lab has completed the dentures, all of the teeth will be extracted, and the new dentures will be put in place.

PARTIALS

If only a few teeth are missing, or if most of the teeth may be left in place, a partial denture is a common alternative to the complete denture. The process for creating the partial is essentially the same as for the complete denture but the final partial denture is fitted to and among the remaining teeth. A partial denture is an effective method of filling spaces between teeth, maintaining normal chewing ability and preventing the shifting of teeth that can occur when there are no adjacent teeth to help support them.

TMJ

TMJ is a chronic illness that affects many people. TMJ is short for Temporomandibular Joints, the two joints that connect your jaw to your head. The symptoms of TMJ are many and varied. Some common symptoms include headaches, dizziness, numbness in fingers and arms, and difficulty swallowing. Many people also experience locking of the jaw, jaw movement limitations, and clicking or grinding sound in the jaw joints. TMJ may cause neck, shoulder or back pain, facial pain, and pain behind eyes, or unexplained loosening of teeth. Earaches, ear stuffiness or ringing, and pain or soreness in and around the jaw joints can also indicate TMJ.

After this diagnostic information is gathered we can determine the best course of treatment for your individual needs.

CEREC ONE DAY THERAPY

CEREC by Sirona Dental Systems is the world’s only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC at your dentist’s side, you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all ceramic crown, onlay, or veneer! For you, the patient, this means fewer injections, less drilling, and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care.

ROOT CANAL

A root canal or endodontic therapy is needed to treat the tissue inside the tooth. This tissue is called the pulp, often referred to as the nerve. The pulp can become irreversibly damaged due to infection or trauma. The infection of the pulp typically results from deep decay, which is caused by bacteria. Left untreated the pulp will eventually die. This is called a necrotic pulp. This infection and necrotic tissue can work its way into the jawbone forming an abscess, a serious and sometimes painful infection.

A root canal can take from one to two or more appointments, depending on the individual tooth and the amount of infection present. The tooth is always numbed first so you are comfortable during the procedure. A device called a rubber dam is placed on the tooth to isolate it and to keep the inside of the tooth from saliva contamination. A small access is made to the pulp using the dental hand piece. The infected and/or dead pulpal tissue is delicately removed. Then the inside of the tooth is gently shaped, disinfected, and filled with an inert material.

NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION

Lane and Associates provides Nitrous Oxide sedation for dental patients who have heightened anxiety about visiting the dentist. Nitrous oxide is a non-allergenic, non-irritating gas that affects the central nervous system. It’s one of the safest forms of sedation available and patients who have used it report very few, if any, side effects. If you’re like most patients, you’ll begin to feel the nitrous oxide take effect within 3 – 5 minutes. Following treatment the effects of this gas are completely reversed within 3 – 5 minutes, simply by breathing normally. In fact, you will be able to safely drive home or to work following your appointment.

IV SEDATION

Lane and Associates provides IV Sedation by a Board Eligible Anesthesiologist for dental patients who have heightened anxiety about visiting the dentist. An IV Sedation is typically recommended in cases where dental needs are extensive, oral sedation medications have not been effective, or the child is too young to tolerate treatment in any other way.