Our Services

Bonding

Bonding Madison Bonding can improve the appearance of chipped, broken, cracked and stained teeth and spaces between teeth. Our dentists apply a thin layer of tooth-colored composite resin to the teeth to restore chips and cracks, fill in gaps, or cover stains, and provide patients with a more attractive and functional smile.

First, a thin layer of bonding material is applied to the tooth's surface. Then the dentist sculpts the bonding material to the desired shape and bonds it to the tooth using a special light. To ensure a natural appearance, we will carefully match the shade of your tooth with the appropriate shade of composite material. The completed restoration is carefully polished to achieve a smooth, beautiful result.


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Bridges

Bridges are natural-looking tooth replacements that help maintain facial structure, reduce stress on the jaw and fill in the gaps caused by missing teeth. Fixed bridges are cemented to the existing teeth and do not come out. You brush them right in your mouth.

What do bridges do?

A bridge can be used to:

Restore your smile
Reduce your risk of gum disease by preventing shifting where teeth have been lost
Restore your ability to bite and chew
Improve your speech
Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position

A bridge is a durable, natural-looking replacement for lost teeth. It will provide a secure, functional, aesthetic solution for one or several missing teeth.


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Crowns

A crown is a restoration that covers, or caps, a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size. Its purpose is to strengthen or improve the appearance of a tooth. A crown is placed for a number of reasons:

To support a large filling when there isn't enough tooth remaining
To attach a bridge
To protect weak teeth from fracturing
To restore fractured teeth
To cover badly shaped or discolored teeth

Crowns are made from a number of materials. Gold alloys, porcelain, ceramic or combinations of these materials may be used.

Two appointments are involved in placing a crown. The dentist will prepare the tooth by shaping the outer portion of your tooth. An impression is made to provide an exact model of the prepared tooth. The crown will be fabricated in a dental laboratory, returned within two weeks, and cemented in place. A fully functional temporary crown is worn while the permanent crown is being made.


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Dental Implants

Dental Implants Madison Dental implants are man-made tooth roots placed in the upper or lower jaws, used to support tooth replacements.

Dental implants provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. With permanent dental implants, a person who has lost one or more teeth regains the ability to eat and smile with effortless confidence.

The implants themselves are titanium cylinders which are surgically implanted into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth.

Small posts are then attached to the implant. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.

Dental implants can support replacement for one tooth, several teeth, or even all of the teeth. Dental implants allow outstanding results in both appearance and function of the new teeth.


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Dentures and Partial Dentures

If some or all of your teeth have been lost, your health and social life remain important! Having attractive, comfortable, securely-fitting complete and partial dentures not only enables you to remain healthy, but also permits you to continue an active social life.

If you are missing multiple teeth, or if you have concerns about the fit or attractiveness of your dentures, please allow one of our doctors to evaluate your concerns. A variety of solutions will be possible.

Let our doctors help you look and feel your best!


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Healthy Gums

Dental Implants | Partial Dentures | Root Canals | Madison Once upon a time, patients with gum disease could expect to lose their teeth at an early age. Gum disease has also been shown to increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease. Surgical treatment used to be the only option to help prevent this, but dentists were not always able to stop the disease from progressing. Now we have learned that gum disease is caused by a bacterial infection, and have developed non-surgical treatment plans to slow down decay so patients can keep their natural teeth.

The key to preventing gum disease is keeping the teeth free of plaque and tartar by brushing, flossing, using mouthwash and visiting the dentist for cleanings. Non-surgical treatment is geared toward eliminating the bacteria, healing any damage present, and strengthening the immune system. Patients are usually given at-home care instructions to supplement office treatment. For some patients with advanced cases, antibiotics, deep cleaning under the gums, bone grafts or gum surgery may be required; then, after treatment, gum disease may be prevented from returning with regular brushing/flossing.

Root Canals

Root canal treatment enables the dentist to save a badly decayed or very painful tooth. The process involves removing the affected tissue while preserving healthy tooth structure and supporting roots. One or two appointments are required for root canal treatment.

Your comfort throughout this procedure is truly important to us. It is essential that you have no discomfort; we will be certain that you remain pain-free throughout the procedure.

Sealants

Good oral hygiene - brushing and flossing daily - and a healthy diet are the best ways to prevent plaque build-up in the mouth. But even the most thorough brushing does not always reach the deepest indentations in the back teeth. Dental sealants fill in these depressions, preventing bacterial formation that causes tooth decay.

In a procedure that takes only a few minutes per tooth, the dentist or hygienist cleans the tooth and bonds a plastic sealant into the grooves of the tooth. A special light is used to speed the hardening process.

Sealants greatly reduce the possibility of tooth decay on the chewing surfaces of back teeth. They are inexpensive and cause no discomfort, and have been proven to be highly effective in preventing cavities.

Well Baby Visits

Did you know that tooth decay is the single most common childhood disease?

In fact, tooth decay is five times more common than asthma and hay fever. The good news—tooth decay is preventable!

What is Early Childhood caries? When can it occur?

Early childhood caries is tooth decay that occurs in baby teeth. It occurs when baby teeth are frequently exposed to sugary liquids—milk (including breast milk), formula or fruit juices, for long periods of time without being cleansed.

Baby tooth decay can begin as early as 6 months of age. If left undiagnosed and untreated, decay in baby teeth can progress rapidly, causing pain and affecting your baby's health.

When should I schedule my baby for a Well-Baby visit?

The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child be seen for a Well-Baby Visit at 1 year of age.

What will happen at my Well-Baby visit?

We will gently examine your child's teeth and gums, and will provide you with a wealth of information on how to care for your baby's developing teeth.

We will start you and your baby on the path of lifelong dental wellness! Call us now.