Porcelain veneers are thin, ceramic shells placed over natural tooth surface. Because they are designed to mimic the natural translucency of teeth, they produce a very natural result. Porcelain veneers are beautiful restorations used to correct flaws like crooked teeth, gaps between teeth, and deep discolorations.

If a tooth is too damaged to support a traditional filling, but not damaged enough to be restored with a crown, dental inlays are usually the recommended treatment. Inlays are custom fit fillings made directly in our office. First, dental decay is removed, and an impression of the tooth is made. Our CEREC machine fabricates the custom inlay while you wait. The restoration is bonded to your remaining tooth structure to complete the treatment.

Tooth colored bonding material can be used to restore broken or chipped teeth, reshape teeth, or to fill in gaps between teeth. The bonding is usually a composite resin that is sculpted to your tooth, in a single visit.

White fillings are often referred to as “composites” or “tooth colored” fillings. There are many benefits to white fillings, including a natural tooth color. White fillings bond to the tooth, which in turn helps to prevent breakage and insulates the tooth from excessive temperature changes that can cause silver fillings to expand or contract.

Patients who experience jaw joint pain, have difficulty opening or closing their mouths, have sensitive teeth, or experience headaches may be grinding or bruxing while asleep or awake. If uncontrolled, damage may be caused to the jaw joint, your teeth, and any existing dental restorations.

There is currently no cure for bruxing, but it can be controlled. We may recommend a night guard to protect your teeth from these grinding forces. A night guard is a plastic cover that fits over ...