The Improved Dental Experience

When the dentist is mentioned, most people don’t react positively. However, we are changing that narrative for many patients with recent advancements in dental technology and innovations that have significantly improved the experience of visiting the dentist.

Today, we can provide the highest-quality care with minimal discomfort. Are you missing teeth, have broken teeth, or interested in enhancing the aesthetics of your smile? Dental crowns, implants and esthetic veneers might be the perfect solutions for you. But what do these procedures entail? Let’s break it down!

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a restorative procedure used to strengthen and extend the life of a tooth. Whether due to cavities, trauma or breakage, many teeth can still be saved with a crown.

Dentals crowns are typically made of ceramic, porcelain or gold, and the process of creating them has seen remarkable advancements. Modern technology allows dentists to fabricate crowns onsite the same day using milling machines. Think of a milling machine as a reverse 3D printer: instead of building material, it carves our crown from a block into the perfect shape custom-made for your tooth.

The preparation for a dental crown involves local anesthesia and a "haircut" around the tooth, reducing it on all sides by approximately 1-2 millimeters to make room for a functional crown. During this process, decay, fractures or cracks are removed, and the crown is placed on top to strengthen and preserve the remaining tooth structure.

Dental Implants

Missing teeth? Dental implants are an excellent replacement option. A dental implant comprises three parts: the implant itself, which is placed in the jawbone and allowed to heal for three to six months for osseointegration (fusion with the jawbone); a crown made to screw into the implant; and an abutment, which connects the implant to the crown.

The placement of dental implants has become quicker and easier than ever before with guided surgery. A 3D CT scan (CBCT) creates a detailed image of your jaw, and a digital intraoral scan of your teeth is used to plan the perfect spot for the implant, customized to you. This technology ensures precise placement, often completed in under an hour with minimal post-operative complications. Unlike natural teeth, implants don't decay or get cavities, making them an ideal option for people prone to cavities. However, they can still develop gum disease, so proper care and regular dental visits for maintenance are essential and highly encouraged.

Dental Veneers

Looking to upgrade or improve your smile? Dental veneers may be a great option. Veneers change the aesthetics of your teeth without removing much tooth structure. Similar to false nails, veneers bond to the front aspect of the tooth, leaving the natural tooth intact. The preparation for veneers typically involves less than 1 millimeter of tooth reduction — about the thickness of a few strands of hair. Veneers allow you to alter the shape, size and color of your teeth to your liking.

You can choose your new smile to be as Hollywood or natural as you like, while undergoing a virtually painless procedure.

Conclusion

Innovations in dental technology have revolutionized the field, making procedures like crowns, implants and veneers more efficient and comfortable than ever before. Whether you're looking to restore or enhance your smile, modern dentistry offers solutions that can meet your needs with minimal discomfort and outstanding results.