Restorative Dentistry

Life, stress, accidents, age…they all take their toll on teeth. Research has shown that almost everybody has a 95% chance of experiencing some tooth decay. When tooth decay does occur, it is highly important to remove the decay, clean the tooth and repair the tooth with some type of restoration. Additionally, lost or missing teeth need to be replaced to protect your overall oral health. Furthermore, appropriate timing can mean the difference between eliminating a small concern, or facing a chronic, serious condition. In fact, oral health problems can lead to a whole host of other general health issues if not treated in a timely manner: including heart disease, stroke, diabetes complications, respiratory trouble, and problem pregnancies. That’s why we’re so vigilant during our exams. We carefully evaluate your entire mouth, identify problems while they’re small, and then educate you about what we see, as well as possible treatment strategies.

Our services include, but are not limited to, procedures such as fillings, same day crowns, bridges and implants.

SOLEA Dental Laser

What is SOLEA?

Solea is the first CO2 dental laser system cleared by the FDA for hard and soft tissue procedures. It was developed in Boston, Massachusetts by Convergent Dental, based on research conducted at the University of California School of Dentistry.  Solea offers a unique wavelength guided by sophisticated computers to deliver virtually painless dental procedures for both teeth and gums from simple cavities to complex surgeries.  The experience is so unique that you will find it hard to believe you were just at a dental appointment!

Why SOLEA?

The majority of hard and soft tissue procedures in our office are done with virtually no anesthesia and soft tissue procedures are done with virtually no bleeding. Blood-free and anesthesia-free procedures represent a major leap forward in dentistry, as we are able to execute multi-quadrant dentistry, fillings on the fly and soft tissue procedures in a single appointment. What does that mean for you, our patients? You are now able to receive the care you need in a fraction of the time. When patients have anesthesia they typically leave the office with that numb feeling still prevalent. With Solea, you are able to go right out to lunch or back to work without that numb sensation following your appointment. Solea is truly changing what it means to go to the dentist.

For more information on Solea, please visit iloveSolea.com.

CEREC One-Visit Dentistry

What is CEREC?

CEREC uses CAD/CAM or “Computer Aided Design” and “Computer Aided Manufacturing” technology to create your CEREC crown in just one visit.  By using a digital scanner and in-office milling unit, there are no messy impressions or temporary crowns. We can provide our patients with inlays, onlays, crowns and veneers in only one appointment. 

Benefits of CEREC

  • High quality ceramic restorations that are safe, durable, and natural
  • Creation and placement of permanent restoration in a single appointment, so you won’t have to return for the permanent crown or bridge
  • No temporary restorations necessary
  • Digital, comfortable impressions instead of traditional gooey impressions
  • Custom-designed restoration to provide the best possible fit and aesthetic

If you would like more information on CEREC crowns or bridges, or if you are ready to schedule an appointment, contact our office today.