Restorative Dentistry
Stellar Family Dental is committed to offering a full range of dentistry services. Whether you’ve had repairs or need a complete replacement, we recommend continual check-ups to assess your gums and bone density to assess the surrounding areas associated with your implant.
Dental Implants
Here at Stellar Family Dental, we are proud to offer dental implants to our patients.
Our goal
…to give our patients smiles which they can be proud of. If you have missing teeth, you may need dental implants. We don’t want you to suffer from a smile that embarrasses you.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Besides appearance, dental implants are needed for good dental health. Food, plaque, and bacteria will build up wherever you are missing teeth. This buildup can be really hard to clean, so you may end up developing cavities and other dental problems.
Dental implants have many other benefits too. It is easier to eat with them. Also, many people find that their speech is much better.
How Dental Implants Work
Dental implants are used to replace your teeth roots. They act as roots (and a base) for permanent teeth that will be placed later. Without implants, your artificial teeth will be weak, and you may end up losing them.
When done correctly and cared for properly, dental implants can last a patient’s whole life. It is still important to brush your teeth, floss, and use mouthwash with implants. It is also important to maintain routine dental checkups to ensure your mouth is still healthy.
Implant Restoration
Dental technology has advanced dental implants over time. Newer ones both look and function better than older versions. Because of that, the older implants sometimes need restoration, which could include repairs or sometimes a replacement. At Stellar Family Dental, we offer this restorative dentistry service to improve the look and health of your mouth.
Repairs
Many times, we are able to repair a current implant instead of needing to fully replace it. When we repair the tooth, we tend to replace the crown part of the implant with a cap that is more advanced with a better design. Sometimes the old crown loosens or even falls out. The newer crown versions we would replace the old one with can match the rest of your teeth better and have an improved shape. When we are able to repair the tooth, it has the benefit of being a quick and minor procedure that won’t affect your life too much. When needed, we can quickly put in a temporary version until you are ready for the lasting fix.
In some cases, implant replacement is necessary. This can be due to extensive damage that has reduced the tooth’s appearance and ability to function. It’s more common for older ones to require replacement. The upside of needing a replacement is that the new version would be one of the more advanced implants available. They have improvements over the older models and could provide a better look, improved function and enhanced comfort over the one you currently have. The more advanced ones are made with higher-quality materials that are stronger for longer, with an improved appearance.
Implant Restoration Services
At Stellar Family Dental, we provide implant restoration services when they’re necessary. Our staff knows the signs of implant problems, and we are committed to checking them each time we see you. During visits after having implants put in, we assess your gums, bone density and any part that’s connected to the implant. These checks are in an effort to keep you healthy and catch any problems with the implants.
When you receive implants, we will guide you on how best to take care of them. This will help you minimize problems and be aware if any present themselves. If you think there is an issue with your current implants, please let us know so we can check them.
At Stellar Family Dental, we follow our ethical way of doing business when we approach implant restoration. This means that we put your health and well-being first. We always check your implants after we fit them, and we give you the information you need about your oral health and treatments.
We will check your dental implants during your next checkup and cleaning appointment. To make this appointment or address a possible problem, please call us today.
Bridges
Here at Stellar Family Dental, we are proud to offer bridges to our patients. Many patients lose teeth as they age. This can actually change the way your mouth looks and functions. It can also change the look of your face. For this reason, we offer bridges to help fill in the gaps. Bridges with artificial teeth can get your mouth back to its correct shape and functioning as it should.
There are a lot of options when it comes to bridges. They can be made of different materials, including porcelain, gold, and alloys. You can also get removable or fixed bridges. You can take your removable bridges out yourself to clean them, while your dentist will have to remove fixed bridges. Fixed ones are implanted right to your jaw or under your gums.
It is always important to have a thorough examination with x-rays. After that, we will be able to discuss your options so we can make the right choice for your mouth. If you have any questions about bridges or think you might need one, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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Inlays and Onlays
Here at Stellar Family Dental, we are proud to offer dental inlays and onlays to our patients. Even though many people are concerned about the health of their mouths, it can be quite expensive to get the mouth you deserve. For this reason, we are proud to offer dental inlays and onlays. This is a conservative way to treat any teeth that are damaged or injured. It is much cheaper than placing a crown over the top of your tooth.
Dental inlays and onlays can also be used for cavities and decay. Instead of trying to fill in the tooth, we may just place an inlay or onlay.
Dental inlays and onlays are specifically made to fit your teeth. They are made in a laboratory, and then we bond them right to your teeth.
The only difference between inlays and onlays is how much of your tooth we have to cover. If the material is bonded to the center of the tooth, it is considered an inlay. If it covers your whole tooth or more than just one point of your tooth, it is considered an onlay. If you have any questions about dental inlays or onlays, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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Cracked Tooth Repair
A cracked tooth is a problem because it reduces the strength of your tooth. When a cracked tooth is left alone, it could turn into a more serious problem. Plaque and tartar in the mouth are able to get into the crack and create decay and further damage. The problems can even move beyond the teeth to the gums and bone. In addition, we understand that a crack in your tooth affects the appearance of your smile and your level of confidence. We want to help you feel happy with your smile again.
On its own, a cracked tooth is easier, quicker and less expensive for our Stellar Family Dental general dentist to fix than more extensive problems that could result from not fixing it. That’s why it’s smart to take care of this type of problem as soon as you or a dentist notices it.
If you have developed a crack tooth, your situation is not hopeless. You don’t have to resort to limited options or having the tooth pulled. In fact, advances in general dentistry have created more options for repairing a cracked tooth. We are able to bring a cracked tooth back to its best state of health and appearance. Our techniques allow us to blend the color of the fixed tooth with your natural teeth for a seamless look.
Solutions for cracked teeth tend to be painless for you and simple for our dentist to perform. In most cases, we can fix the problem with fillings and dental sealants. Nonetheless, we would perform a comprehensive assessment in the beginning to check the level of damage to the tooth. If the problem has affected the integrity of the tooth too much, the fillings and sealants might not be enough to restore the strength of the tooth. In these cases, we still have solutions available and could turn to implants or dentures to help you have a healthy and beautiful smile again. During this assessment, we will also check whether other teeth have been affected. It’s best to get your teeth checked before worrying because we can most often fix the problem quickly and easily.
Improving Your Oral Health
Fixing the cracked tooth increases its strength to give you full function of your mouth. Plus, it can increase your self-esteem regarding the look of your smile. You’ll be happier when talking, eating and smiling.
If you think you have a cracked tooth, we recommend you have a comprehensive exam to determine the level of the damage and the best solution. We will talk to you about your options to make sure you’re happy. Most often, fixing a cracked tooth is a fast and gentle experience. To make an appointment for your cracked tooth, contact our office today.