Damaged or missing teeth don't only impact your smile, they pose a risk to your oral health. Repairing and replacing teeth using dental procedures like crowns, bridges, implants, and fillings helps restore proper function and improve overall health.
Crowns and bridges are both dental treatments that can be recommended, depending on the issue and its severity:
Dental fillings are an excellent solution for cavities, helping to:
The material used in fillings depends on the patient, such as if they have any sensitivities/allergies or preferences.
Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure used to repair chipped teeth, close gaps, or change the shape and color of a tooth. Sometimes called "composite bonding" or "teeth bonding,” a composite resin is applied to the affected teeth to change their shape, size, or color. This is the same material used to fill cavities and is one of the most common dental procedures performed due to it being completely reversible and less invasive than veneers.
A root canal involves removing the diseased pulp, the tiny nerves, and blood vessels within the tooth. After removing the infected portions, the interior of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected before filling the canals with a rubbery dental material. The tooth is then sealed to prevent bacteria from entering and another infection from occurring.
We understand that many people become anxious hearing they need a root canal. It's important to us that our patients experience as little pain as possible, and we take every step to ensure you're comfortable during the treatment. Communication is an essential part of easing anxiety around a root canal. When we recommend the treatment, we talk with you about why it is necessary, what you can expect during the treatment, and the options for pain management during the root canal.
To put patients at ease, Kardynal Dental offers nitrous oxide as an option. Sometimes called "laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is a mild sedative inhaled through a mask that can help with anxiety and wears off quickly.
When a tooth is severely damaged from decay or injury, a tooth extraction is likely the recommended treatment. The procedure, sometimes known as "having a tooth pulled,” can be performed under some level of sedation, but local anesthesia to numb the affected tooth and surrounding gum is standard.
Whether to protect your teeth from injury while playing sports or to protect them from unconscious habits, mouthguards can be an essential tool for some patients.
At Kardynal Dental, we use digital scans instead of foam molds to ensure a custom fit. Once the scan is taken, it's sent to our partner lab for fabrication. You'll return for a second appointment to ensure it fits and receive instructions on how to clean and maintain it.
This type of mouthguard is primarily used to protect teeth from damage caused by grinding or clenching. It is sometimes recommended for patients with TMJ disorders and so, is suggested to be worn while sleeping.
As the name suggests, sports guards are made for athletes and sports players to protect their teeth from sports-related injuries. These are especially important for sports like boxing, soccer, hockey, football, basketball, and wrestling.
TMJ (TMD) dysfunction is a condition that affects the jaw joints, the surrounding muscles, and ligaments. While commonly known as TMJ, which is the jaw joint itself, the condition is TMD and causes issues like jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty opening or closing the mouth.
If you experience persistent pain in the jaw, a popping jaw, or experience the symptoms listed above, you should schedule an appointment to be evaluated for TMJ dysfunction.
Teeth misalignment can impact chewing, overall oral health, and a person's confidence. Here at Kardynal Dental, we offer Spark™ Clear Aligners for patients who want straighter teeth without having the appearance of wearing anything.
Kardynal Dental recommends Spark Aligners for interested patients due to the quality of their material and its proven record of results. The computerized simulations we show in-office before beginning treatment are highly accurate and are competitively priced, helping families in our community stay within their budget.
Retainers are standard practice after braces, and Spark Aligners are a great alternative to the classical metal retainers.
Dentures are common dental appliances that replace missing teeth in either the top or lower jaw, or both. There are different material options depending on the sensitivities and preferences of the patient, such as acrylic, nylon, metal, resin, and porcelain. While an acrylic partial is used as a quick aesthetic fix, a material like chromium cobalt is used for metal partials when more strength and rigidity is needed. Nylon thermoplastic gives you more flexibility in partials making it more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Our doctors will help you determine which material is right for your unique case!
Without teeth, the facial structure can change and lose its proper form, prevent proper chewing, and speech, and can impact self-esteem. Dentures prevent these risks to your oral health while giving you the confidence to smile. Depending on your unique needs, there are different types of dentures available:
A complete set of dentures replaces an entire arch of missing teeth and rests on the gums while relying on the roof of your mouth and lower jawbone for support. Typically, a denture adhesive is required to help keep the appliance in its place.
If missing several or most of the teeth in either jaw, partial dentures are usually recommended. They are similar to complete dentures except that they have special clasps that hook around the remaining natural teeth.
Some patients need tooth extractions before they can wear dentures, which can require a temporary denture during healing from the extraction. Once the extraction site is healed, then the final dentures are applied.
A dental crown, sometimes referred to as a cap, is a long-term, semi-permanent dental prosthetic that restores the form, function, and aesthetic beauty of a natural tooth, helping to maintain oral health, confidence, and quality of life. It has a hollow design, which allows it to completely cover or cap the portion of the tooth […]
Having an incomplete smile can take a toll on your quality of life, health, and comfort. Thankfully, modern dentistry and dental treatment technology offer an array of treatment options, such as dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants, that can restore the form and function of your smile while supporting oral health and general wellness. The […]
