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Restorative Procedures Tooth colored fillings
Using the latest in dental materials, Dr. Croley is able to bond tooth colored fillings to your teeth to match their original color for a natural appearance. Crowns
Crowns a.k.a. “Caps” are used to fit around a tooth that has been weakened due to a large filling or root canal. Crowns ensure the maximum longevity for your teeth after large fillings. The process generally involves two appointments: the first is to reduce your tooth to allow room for the crown, taking an impression of the prepared tooth, fabricating a temporary crown while the final crown is being made. The second appointment is when the crown is cemented to your tooth. Crowns can be made of either porcelain for a superior esthetic result or made of traditional gold. For more information, please visit the website below: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-crowns Bridges
If you are missing teeth, you may be a candidate for tooth replacement using a bridge. A bridge is a non-removable appliance that replaces one or more missing teeth with new teeth and attaches to healthy teeth similar to a crown. If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for a bridge, please call Dr. Croley today for an appointment. For more information, please visit the following website: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-health-bridges Root Canals
If the nerve of your tooth becomes damaged by decay or trauma, a root canal is usually the only way to save your tooth. The process involves anesthetizing the infected tooth, removing the nerve, gently shaping the inside of the tooth, and placing a restoration to seal the root of the tooth to prevent bacteria from leaking into the tooth. For additional information about root canals, please visit the following website: www.webmd.com/oral-health/root-canals Dental Implants
If you are missing teeth, you may be a candidate for an implant restoration. An implant is permanently placed in your bone where the missing tooth/teeth were. After a healing period, a conventional permanent crown can be made to replace the missing tooth. If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for a dental implants, please call Dr. Croley today for an appointment. For more information on dental implants, please visit the following website: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-implants
Many times when teeth are lost they are replaced with a denture. A denture is a removable set of teeth custom fit to your mouth to enable you to eat and speak more naturally than without teeth. If you are interested in dentures, call Dr. Croley today for an appointmant. For additional information about dentures, please visit the following website: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-health-dentures Partial Dentures
If you are missing several teeth, a partial denture is one option of replacing the missing teeth. A partial is different than a bridge in that it can be taken in and out because it is not permanently fixed to the adjacent teeth. The adjacent teeth act as anchors to allow the partial to be placed to replace the missing teeth. If you are interested in partial dentures, call Dr. Croley today for an appointmant. For additional information about partial dentures, please visit the following website: www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-health-dentures Implant Supported Dentures
Implant supported dentures are an excellent option for a person missing many teeth. Generally two implants are placed on the lower jaw which the lower denture will snap into. This prevents the lower denture from being displaced, thus a much better hold is achieved. When this technique is done, the upper denture can either be a regular type denture, or an implant retained upper denture. With the implant retained upper denture, generally four implants are placed into which the denture can snap into. Besides a better holding denture, implant retained dentures preserve bone in your jaws, thus helping prevent weak bones. To see if you are a candidate for implant supported dentures, call Dr. Croley today for an appointment. For additional information about Implant Supported Dentures, please visit the following website: www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthAtAnyAge/Seniors/DenturesAndDentalImplants/ImplantSupportedDenture.cvsp
Tooth Extractions
If you need of teeth removed, please call Dr. Croley today for an appointment. To learn more about tooth extractions, please visit the following website: www.ada.org/public/topics/extractions.asp |
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