Dental Solutions

LUMINEERS® is the most significant advancement in 9,000 years of dentistry Now you can get the smile you've always wanted that nature may not have blessed you with. Today, thousands of people who want to look and feel better about themselves are choosing to correct their smiles with LUMINEERS by Cerinate®.

Patented CERINATE LUMINEERS is the only porcelain proven in an on-going study to last over 20 years.* Why LUMINEERS®? Why now? Because, LUMINEERS® by Cerinate®, has developed the contact lens-thin porcelain technology that provides beauty and strength, while preserving your natural tooth structure.

And, that means you can correct a wide variety of unsightly dental distortions or conditions, such as:

• Tooth discoloration
• Broken or misshapen teeth
• Noticeable gaps
• Permanent stains

It means anyone can have a beautiful smile, and that can be a life-changing procedure. Best of all, LUMINEERS® by Cerinate® are applied with a revolutionary procedure. Just think...

• No shots or discomfort
• Permanently whiten
• No removal of sensitive
• Comfortable tooth structure

Want to know more? Ask us what LUMINEERS® by Cerinate® can do for you - maybe a life - changing smile is in your future.

A tooth-colored crown may be made of both porcelain and metal, or, thanks to newly available technology, it may be made entirely of porcelain.

Metal and porcelain crowns. In the past, porcelain crowns were always built upon a metal core. That was the only way they could have enough strength to withstand the tremendous biting forces that are exerted on all of your teeth. That metal core is what creates the dark blue line at the edge of many crowns.

The benefits of all-porcelain crowns. Recent breakthroughs in adhesives, combined with the development of stronger porcelain materials, allow us to make crowns entirely out of porcelain. All-porcelain crowns maintain a translucency that makes them hard to tell from natural teeth. Without metal, the problem of a dark line at the edge of the gums is eliminated. This allows us to place the edge of the crown above the gumline, and that's healthier for your tooth and gums. When you want to improve your smile, all-porcelain crowns are a beautiful and natural looking choice.

DIAGNOdent is an advanced laser technology that helps us find tooth decay. We use it along with visual examination, dental explorers, and x-rays.

Visual examination and dental explorers are often useful for finding decay on the surfaces of teeth. We may also use x-rays to help us find advanced decay and decay between teeth. We add DIAGNOdent to help us locate decay that's hidden inside the tooth where visual examination, explorers, and x-rays can't find it.

How does DIAGNOdent work? The tip of the DIAGNOdent handpiece scans your teeth with harmless pulses of laser light. When the laser reaches decay under the surface of the tooth, the decay emits a fluorescent light. This fluorescent light bounces back to the sensor, and is translated into an audible signal and a digital readout. In general, the higher the number, the greater the amount of decay in the tooth.

With DIAGNOdent, we can more accurately and reliably find decay in its earliest stages, before it causes more widespread damage. This early detection enables us to provide treatment before your tooth is at risk of more extensive and expensive treatment. Your restorations will be smaller and less costly, and you'll be able to retain more of your own natural, healthy tooth.

The goal of our Soft Tissue management treatment program is to resolve the signs of inflammation, reduce pocket depths and detectable plaque to a level associated with periodontal health. Ideally we can halt the progression of the periodontal disease.

Power whitening makes it possible to achieve a whiter, brighter smile right here in our office.

How power whitening works A special light is shined onto the teeth after they have been coated with a whitening gel. The light works with the gel to release oxygen. The oxygen penetrates the outer enamel layer and then the dentin layer of the teeth, bleaching away stains and discolored areas.

Power whitening quickly brightens your smile Once we have determined that power whitening is right for you, we may begin by thoroughly removing any plaque and tartar from your teeth. Then we'll start the whitening process with protective glasses, a lip retractor, and a cream or lotion to shield your eyes, lips, and face.

We'll then isolate the teeth and protect your gums by applying a special protective material to the gum tissue or by placing a rubber dam.

Next, we paint the whitening gel onto your teeth, and while you relax in the chair, we shine a light or laser onto the teeth. We may repeat this cycle several times.

Since every case is different, we carefully evaluate your individual results. Your new smile will lighten, on average, about 6 to 10 shades. We may sometimes recommend a fluoride treatment, additional bleaching at home, or another session here in our office. We'll also give you instructions for taking care of your new smile and for handling any post-whitening sensitivity.

Power whitening is a safe and effective technology that can help give you a beautiful new smile, all in one appointment.

Dental anxiety is not unusual, and people of any age can experience such feelings. We will adjust our care to meet your needs, so you can receive the dental treatment you desire at a pace that feels comfortable to you. We offer conscious sedation to help you relax. Please share your feelings and concerns with us, so we can accommodate you and make your dental visits as anxiety- and pain-free as we can.

Root Canal Therapy is the best alternative to extracting a tooth when the pulp (or nerve) is damaged (usually due to decay). In this process, the pulp is removed and replaced with a plastic type material. This process usually prevents the tooth from developing an infection and permits retention of the tooth.

A dental implant is a man made replacement for the root of a tooth. Involves a minor surgical procedure to place in the jawbone. After three to six months to facilitate bone integration, a replacement tooth can be anchored to the implant. Dental implants are the gold standard for teeth replacement.