Missing teeth can be replaced, damaged teeth can restored, and your whole smile can be improved with reconstructive and specialty dentistry treatments. Gentle Dental can provide you with state-of-the-art, effective treatments designed to significantly improve function in your teeth, as well as renew your dental appearance. Plus, our treatment options are custom-made for each individual patient so that you can achieve the most natural-looking results.
Please contact Gentle Dental to schedule an appointment for reconstructive and specialty dentistry options such as dental crowns, dental implants, gum disease treatment, and more.
- Crowns and Bridges
- Dental Implants
- Periodontal Care
- Root Canals (Endodontics)
- Teeth Extractions
- TMJ Treatment
- Dentures
Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are some of the most effective and frequently performed reconstructive and specialty dentistry treatments. If you have a tooth that has been affected by injury or severe decay, a dental crown acts as a permanent prosthetic that improves both the functionality and the appearance of the tooth. Covering the entire tooth over the gumline, dental crowns at Gentle Dental come in a variety of types, including 100% ceramic crowns; porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns; and all-metal or gold crowns. They are custom-fit for your teeth in order to ensure the greatest comfort. Dental crowns are also color-tinted to match your teeth, so that they look as natural as possible.
Dental bridges go hand-in-hand with dental crowns and offer a natural-looking solution to replace one or more missing teeth. These permanent teeth restorations allow prosthetic teeth to be connected to your surrounding natural teeth, filling in large gaps. The crowns are color-matched to provide a realistic-looking blend with the rest of your teeth. One or more dental implants may be necessary in order to give the bridge the most optimal support.
Dental Implants
Dental implants offer permanent replacement of missing teeth using a technique that does not involve the hassles and problems often associated with traditional dentures. These innovative teeth replacement solutions are designed to both look and act like your natural teeth, helping you with chewing and speaking problems and giving you a great new smile. Dental implants are composed of titanium rods that are placed under the gumline and affixed to the jawbone. The implant is then given a period of a few months to fuse itself to the jaw. A temporary crown can be placed over the rod for greater comfort during this period. Once fusion has taken place, the dental implant becomes a natural part of your mouth – very much like a natural tooth. The implant is then topped with a custom-fit, permanent dental crown that is color-matched to your surrounding teeth.
Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth or as part of a full-mouth rehabilitation. As opposed to dentures, dental implants are permanent replacements and do not move or slip. They look so much like your natural teeth, you may even have trouble telling the difference.
Periodontal Care
Periodontal care is the treatment of gum disease, a condition which affects millions of Americans and is characterized by bleeding, swollen, inflamed, and/or receding gums. Untreated gum disease can not only lead to receding gums and tooth loss, it can also contribute to serious health problems such as stroke and heart disease. Our dentists can identify gum disease in a routine dental exam and talk with you about effective treatment options. Gum disease has no cure, but you can stop its progression and prevent it from causing further damage. Treatments such as deep scaling and root planing, as well as antibiotics, can help you restore your gums to a healthier state.
Root Canals (Endodontics)
Gentle Dental has a team of Endodontics specialists at our practice who can perform on-site root canal therapy. In some cases, a tooth may be so damaged by decay, bacteria, and infection that it may need a root canal to save it from extraction. This procedure involves removing the infected pulp of the tooth and then placing a dental crown to provide strength and improved functionality. We perform root canals with the utmost regard for your comfort during the procedure, and are committed to giving you the safest, most pain-free experience possible.
Teeth Extractions
As advanced as restorative dentistry has become, some teeth are beyond saving. Injury and decay can have a devastating effect on your teeth, and those that cannot be treated with crowns or other techniques may need to be removed. Our dentists can extract problem teeth and go over restoration options such as dental implants for patients considering teeth replacement.
TMJ Treatment
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is a very common condition that can cause chronic pain and discomfort in the jaw. The condition can also result in headaches, neck tension, cracking of the jaw, problems chewing and swallowing, dizziness, numbness in the arms and/or fingers, and other problems. Gentle Dental offers an array of treatment options for TMJ, including the FDA-approved NTI appliance. No surgery is required and the symptoms of this debilitating condition can be effectively reduced. With advanced treatments, we can improve the painful effects often caused by TMJ.
Dentures
Dental implants offer a permanent alternative to traditional teeth replacement techniques; however, patients who may not be candidates for dental implants still have effective options with state-of-the-art full and partial dentures. The look and feel of dentures have been dramatically improved over the years, offering greater comfort and a more natural appearance. Our dentists at Gentle Dental can give you partial or complete dentures to help you improve both form and function of your teeth.
Cosmetic Dentures
Patients with primarily aesthetic concerns with their teeth can benefit from cosmetic dentures. These natural-looking, comfortable teeth replacements come in both partial and complete sets, and can go a long way in helping you improve the appearance of your teeth.
Removable Partial Dentures
Removable partial dentures focus on specific areas of missing teeth and offer an appearance very similar to natural teeth. Although they can be removed at any time, these dentures are made of very durable material and are designed to minimize the possibility of slippage.
Please contact Gentle Dental for more information on our reconstructive and specialty dentistry procedures. We look forward to answering any questions you may have.
