Dental Solutions - Page 2
Sedation Dentistry
Everyone can benefit from Sedation Dentistry. Over 35 million Americans have some level of anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist. But for many, it is more than being afraid. Some of our patients have had a traumatic experience in a dental chair; others come from a painful past. But regardless of your personal history, we are here to help. We understand that your fears may have kept you from a dentist, but there is no need to feel embarrassed. We are not here to judge you; we are here to help you and encourage you so that you can have the confidence a beautiful smile can bring. Imagine not being afraid to go to the dentist or accomplishing all your dental care in one appointment! Sedation Dentistry can change your life.
Implants
Implants are changing the way people live! With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. The implants are small titanium posts which are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition, implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration which occurs when teeth are missing.
Metal Free Fillings
If your teeth are filled with dark, gray metal fillings, you've got more to worry about than your appearance. Metal amalgams can damage teeth. Temperature sensitive, amalgams expand with heat and contract with cold. This movement weakens the tooth wall, leading to fractures and also allows bacteria to enter and cause decay. They contain mercury that may have long-term health effects. Tooth-colored composite fillings are safer, stronger, more attractive and more enduring alternative to metal. They conservatively restore your teeth to strength and your smile to beauty.
Bridges
A Bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side of the missing one are prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement) tooth in place. Crowns and bridges are most commonly prepared from high-quality materials such as semi-precious or precious metals, porcelain or a fused combination of the two. Aesthetics, function and tissue compatibility are considered when selecting the material most suitable for you.
Bonding
The application of tooth-colored filling material (composite) to the teeth has been a dental technique for many years. Recent advances have increased the strength, durability and longevity of these restorations. Bonding material can be molded and shaped to achieve outstanding results including tooth lightening, closing spaces between teeth, making teeth appear straighter and repairing chips and cracks. When polished it gives the appearance of natural tooth structure.
Inlays & Onlays
Metal fillings are not the healthiest solution, often expanding and contracting with temperature changes. This can cause cracking or allow bacteria to affect further decay. Onlays and inlays make it possible to replace unsightly, silver fillings with beautiful and healthy tooth-colored restorations. We'll design them to match your teeth, reviving your natural strength, wear and function. With new materials such as pure porcelain, it really is finally possible to beautifully repair and restore your smile.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics is the branch of dental care that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities using corrective devices, such as braces. Orthodontic treatment correct the alignment of the teeth, jaws and lips and prevents physical health problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, bone destruction and chewing and digestive difficulties. Orthodontic treatment results in improved self-esteem, health benefits and a gorgeous smile!
Invisalign
If you have always wanted straighter teeth but dreaded the idea of a full-metal mouth, Invisalign is the solution for you. These wonderfully invisible aligners are elegantly transparent: no one but you knows they are there. They gently and effectively correct flaws in the alignment of your smile, restoring it to its most comfortable and beautiful position. Invisalign is so discreet, it is like wearing contact lenses for your teeth. Just imagine finally having beautifully straight teeth while continuing your routine as usual. Eat, brush and floss as usual. You can even remove your aligners for a special occasion.
Dr. Wendy Crisafulli DDS, Cosmetic Dentist - Providing services in Implant Dentistry to the areas of Bothell, Seattle, Woodinville, Mill Creek, and Kenmore, Washington.
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