General Dentistry

In dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of material placed over a tooth, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth or to protect damage to a tooth’s surface. They are an option for closing gaps or disguising discolored teeth that do not respond well to whitening procedures. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer, composite and dental porcelain. With proper care, veneers can typically last 10-30 years.

Dentures, also known as false teeth, are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable, however, there are many different denture designs, some of which rely on bonding or clasping onto teeth or dental implants.

Dental implants are used to replace one or more missing teeth. The implant acts as an artificial tooth root that will support crowns and bridges. Besides the cosmetic reason for having a tooth replaced, an implant will restore your ability to properly chew and speak, prevent other teeth from shifting, and prevent decay and tooth loss of surrounding teeth.

Dental laser treatment can be used to reduce discomfort of canker and cold sores, expose partially erupted wisdom teeth, remove muscle attachments that limit proper movement, manage gum tissue during impressions for crowns or other procedures, remove overgrown tissues caused by certain medications, and much more.