Damaged or missing teeth don't only impact your smile—they also pose a risk to your oral health. Dental procedures like crowns, bridges, implants, and fillings helps restore proper function and improve overall health.
Dental fillings are an excellent solution for cavities and help to:
The material used in fillings varies based on existing sensitivities, allergies, and personal preferences.
Dental bonding, sometimes called "composite bonding" or "teeth bonding," is a cosmetic procedure used to repair chipped teeth, close gaps, or change the shape and color of a tooth. During the process, a composite resin is applied to the affected teeth to change their shape, size, or color. Bonding is completely reversible and less invasive than veneers.
A root canal involves removing the diseased pulp, tiny nerves, and blood vessels within the tooth. After removing the infected portions, the tooth is cleaned and disinfected, filled with material, and sealed to prevent bacterial infections.
We understand that many people become anxious hearing they need a root canal. It's important to us that you 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 will discuss why it is necessary, what you can expect during the treatment, and our available pain management options.
To put patients at ease, Kardynal Dental offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) as an option.
When a tooth is severely damaged from decay or injury, a tooth extraction may be recommended. 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 our standard pain management technique.
Kardynal Dental offers custom mouthguards to treat TMJ, prevent sports injuries, and more. Our guards provide a better fir than standard over-the-counter, commercially available options.
To ensure a custom fit, we take digital scan of your mouth. 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 to receive instructions on how to clean and maintain it.
Bite guards prevent tooth damage caused by grinding or clenching. In some cases, bite guards (or night guards) are recommended for treating TMJ disorders.
As the name suggests, sports guards are designed to prevent tooth injury during activities, such as boxing, soccer, hockey, football, basketball, and wrestling.
TMJ (TMD) dysfunction is a condition that affects the jaw joints, the surrounding muscles, and ligaments.
TMJ disorder is actually a misnomer. TMD is the condition that causes jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty opening or closing the mouth, while the jaw joint itself is referred to as TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint.
If you experience persistent pain in the jaw, a popping jaw, or any of the symptoms listed below, schedule an appointment with Kardynal Dental.
Dentures replace missing teeth in the top jaw, lower jaw, or both.
When teeth are missing, the facial structure can change and lose its proper form, prevent proper chewing and speech, and impact self-esteem.
Different material options are available for dentures, including acrylic, nylon, metal, resin, and porcelain.
Acrylic partials are used as a quick aesthetic fix; chromium cobalt is used for metal partials when more strength and rigidity is needed; and nylon thermoplastic provides more flexibility in partials, making it a more comfortable wear. Our doctors will help you determine which material is right for you.
Full dentures replace an entire arch of missing teeth and relies on the roof of the mouth and lower jawbone for support. Typically, a denture adhesive is required to keep the appliance in place.
Partial dentures are usually recommended for individuals missing several or most of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. They are similar to full dentures, except they feature special clasps that hook around the remaining natural teeth.
In some situations, tooth extractions are required before a patient can wear dentures. In these cases, temporary appliances are fitted during the healing process. Once the extraction site is healed, 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 […]
