Best Cosmetic Dentistry in Milton-Freewater, OR
Artistry in dentistry is a skill that our office is passionate about. Having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance and allows us to smile with confidence. A custom Smile Design plan allows you to see exactly how your teeth can look after cosmetic dentistry. A painless way to see your smile’s potential without ever being worked on. Fully participate in creating your new smile with before and after photos. And thanks to the advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, the treatments are quick and painless.
ClearCorrect is a great method to discreetly straighten teeth. These aligners are specifically molded to your teeth and are nearly invisible to the naked eye. These are preferred over traditional forms of orthodontics in that they don’t require any dietary restrictions or obstructions to brushing and flossing. This is a great method to use if you are trying to straighten your teeth. In fact, you can experience results in less than 6 months!
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What Are ClearCorrect Clear Aligners?
ClearCorrect is a great method to discreetly straighten teeth. These aligners are specifically molded to your teeth and are nearly invisible to the naked eye. These are preferred over traditional forms of orthodontics in that they don’t require any dietary restrictions or obstructions to brushing and flossing. This is a great method to use if you are trying to straighten your teeth. In fact, you can experience results in less than 6 months!
Benefits of ClearCorrect Invisible Braces
- Clear aligners. ClearCorrect’s aligners are custom designed to look like you are wearing nothing but your natural smile!
- Easy maintenance. Removable for simple cleaning and oral care.
- No dietary restrictions. Enjoy all your favorite foods.
- Rapid treatment. Many patients complete their ClearCorrect treatment in 1 year or less.
- Increased comfort. ClearCorrect invisible braces can be more comfortable than wearing traditional braces.
How Do ClearCorrect Braces Work?
When you decide to move forward with ClearCorrect, your dentist will take a mold of your teeth. This mold will show the shape of your teeth, making it possible for the ClearCorrect aligners to be made.
Once your aligners are made, you will come back in for your follow-up appointment where your aligners will be fitted to your teeth. You will then be provided with instructions on how long you should wear your aligners each day, as well as how to properly care for them.
Are Invisible Braces Right for Me?
Whether you have already been treated by an orthodontist years ago or this is your first time straightening your teeth, ClearCorrect is likely an excellent choice for you. The system is designed to treat a wide range of conditions including:
- Gap teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Crossbites
- Underbites
- Overbites
- Open bites
- Turned teeth
- and more!
How Much Does ClearCorrect Cost?
Your total ClearCorrect cost will depend on the following:
- The length of your treatment plan
- If any preliminary treatments are required
- If any post-orthodontic treatment is required
A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite material that matches your tooth color. There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Composite fillings are the most widely used today.
Why Composites?
Reasons for composite fillings:
- Chipped teeth
- Closing space between two teeth
- Cracked or broken teeth
- Decayed teeth
- Worn teeth
What is a Composite?
A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite material that matches your tooth color. There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
Composite fillings are the most widely used today. Because composite fillings are tooth colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth, they are conservative and are bonded directly to your own natural tooth structure.
Tooth colored fillings are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or the more visible areas of the teeth. As with most dental restorations, composite fillings are not permanent and may someday have to be replaced. Yet they are very durable, and will last many years, giving you a long lasting, beautiful smile.
Advantages of Composite Bonding
Composite bonding has many advantages:
- It is a quick process, which typically lasts less than one hour.
- It does not reduce the tooth’s original structure and is relatively inexpensive.
- Composite resins come in many different shades and provide better matching of shades to the natural color of your teeth.
Will I Need Any Follow Up Care?
It is normal to experience sensitivity to hot and cold when composite fillings are first placed, however this will subside over time shortly after your tooth acclimates to the new filling. It is note-worthy, the bacteria from the cavity might have damaged the nerve although the damage is not visible. Time and your symptoms will indicate if further treatment will be needed.
You will be given care instructions at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene practices, eating habits, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new fillings.
A crown (cap) is a restoration that is placed on teeth that have lost a lot of their structure. There are various types of crowns, ranging from full porcelain to full metal crowns. We will explain the advantages and disadvantages of each kind to you before making your crown.
Both crowns and bridges are created to match the color, height, texture, and overall appearance of your teeth.
Most crowns and bridges will last for life, eliminating the need to replace them unless they fall out or become loose. You may prolong the durability of your crowns and bridges by practicing good oral hygiene and visiting us for regular check-ups and cleanings.
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What is a Crown?
A Dental crown (or cap) is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth — to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance.. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
Reasons for Getting a Crown
A dental crown may be needed under the following circumstances:
- Protect a weak tooth from breaking
- Hold together parts of a cracked tooth
- Restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down
- Cover and support a tooth with a large filling when a lot of tooth support isn’t left
- Hold a dental bridge in place
- Cover a dental implant
- Make a cosmetic modification
What is a Bridge?
A bridge is a dental treatment that is used to replace one or more missing teeth. They are designed to be cosmetically appealing and to restore proper occlusion. Like crowns, bridges are fully customizable and made of various materials, including porcelain and metals.
Dental bridges are a prosthesis (replacement part) that relies on support from the neighboring healthy teeth surrounding the gap left by a missing tooth or teeth. The healthy adjacent teeth, called abutments, provide support on either side.
Reasons for Getting a Bridge
Reasons for getting a bridge:
- Fill space of missing teeth
- Maintain facial shape
- Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position
- Restore chewing and speaking ability
- Restore your smile
- Upgrade from a removable partial denture to a permanent dental appliance
Our in-office laboratory expedites the process of creating crowns and appliances, allowing us to serve you in a more efficient manner. Fred (our lab tech) has been working with Dr. Norm Saager in our in-house dental lab since the early 90’s. Very few offices have an in-house dental lab and lab tech; allowing for the best match and quality of your care.
If you are considering general and cosmetic dentistry in the Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla or surrounding area’s please call or contact us today to schedule your consultation.
What does it mean to have an in-house dental lab on-site?
Our one-of-a-kind in-house dental lab right on the premises allows each patient to get chair-side attention from our highly skilled lab technician Fred. It means our doctor has hand-picked and trained their own “Master Dental Technician” and Laboratory Technical Team, who are dedicated to the meticulous standards of our practice.
Our Experience
With our dentist’s input, each crown, veneer, bridge, inlay, onlay, night guard, athletic sports guard and retainer can be customized exactly, on the spot, with no guesswork or waiting.
Our experienced dentist and dental staff perform general and cosmetic dentistry, including Whitening, Porcelain Veneers, Porcelain Crowns, Dental Bridges, Dental Implants, Tooth-colored Fillings, Dental Bonding, Gum Reshaping, and Clear Correct for our patients.
Teeth whitening is the simplest and fastest way to brighten your smile. The process uses a bleaching method and targets the natural color of tooth enamel and brightens the enamel to create a whiter smile.
What Is Teeth Whitening?
At Broadway Family Dental Care, we offer two different whitening options: in house whitening or at-home whitening trays that are worn either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight.
The duration of treatment depends on the desired level of whitening as well as the level of staining. We find a combination of in-office whitening and take-home whitening brings about the best long term whitening results.
What Are the Benefits of Teeth Whitening?
Any cosmetic procedure has the capability of enhancing the beauty of your appearance. Teeth whitening can create the confidence that comes with having a beautiful, natural looking smile. The procedure is non-invasive and only requires touch-ups every several months to maintain your beautiful new smile.
Would I Benefit From Teeth Whitening?
Almost everyone is a good candidate for this type of treatment. Those who may want to strongly consider whitening their teeth include anyone who has stained or yellowing teeth, or if you’re noticing the natural wearing of your teeth. At our Gilbert dental office, we customize whitening procedure to assure you get great results.
Home & After Care
Whether you use an at-home whitening system, or opt for treatment in our office, you can help maintain the results by brushing, flossing, and rinsing daily. Also, it’s recommended to avoid acidic and tannin-rich foods and beverages such as:
- Certain teas and coffee
- Red wine
- Carbonated beverages (dark and light-colored sodas)
- Berries and other strongly-colored foods
- Sauces that can stain (soy sauce, tomato, curries)
To find out which teeth whitening option is right for you, call our office today for an appointment.
Veneers are thin, semi-translucent “shell” typically attached to your front teeth. Veneers are customized from porcelain material and permanently bonded to your teeth. Veneers are a great alternative to otherwise more invasive dental procedures to improve the appearance of your smile.
Veneers help give your patients the smile they’ve always dreamed of having. Our dental lab provides custom-made veneers that can transform the shape and color of your patient’s teeth, exuding the look of vitality and confidence. Just two appointments can change the way your patients experience life – all thanks to a thin, translucent exterior shell place atop the surface of the teeth.
What are Veneers?
Veneers are thin, semi-translucent “shell” typically attached to your front teeth. Veneers are customized from porcelain material and permanently bonded to your teeth. Veneers are a great alternative to otherwise more invasive dental procedures to improve the appearance of your smile.
What Problems are Solved by Veneers?
Common problems that veneers are used for:
- Spaces between the teeth
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Permanently stained or discolored teeth
- Crooked or misshapen teeth
Why Veneers?
Veneers are a great aesthetic solution to your smile that may even help you avoid orthodontic (braces) treatment. Subtle changes to your smile can be achieved with veneers, and in most cases, veneer application is completed in only two office visits.