Cosmetic/Esthetic Dentistry

"Visiting a prosthodontist has done a world of good for me. If for nothing else, I feel like I look great, my teeth look just wonderful"

Do you feel awkward or self-conscious about your smile? Do you cover your mouth when you talk? A healthy smile is among the top aspects of a person's appearance that impacts self-esteem. If you're like many Americans and are unhappy about the "look" of your smile, you may want to consult a prosthodontist.

With their advanced training, prosthodontists can improve your appearance by fixing broken, discolored or misshapen teeth and associated structures. Some of the procedures that can improve your smile are:

Placing complete ceramic esthetic crowns or "caps" onto teeth
Placing veneers onto teeth to conceal defects
Using bonding technology on a tooth's surface to change its shape or to close unwanted gaps
Bleaching discolored teeth to brighten and whiten a smile
Fillings

Complex Care Management

"After suffering an accident, I never thought I could look like myself again - my facial bone structure was shattered. My prosthodontist was able to bring my smile back to life."

Prosthodontists are trained to manage the most complex dental restorations. From patients requiring rehabilitation after a traumatic injury to creating new smiles for those born with genetic facial deficits. Prosthodontists have the special skills needed to restore smiles to the best they can be.

If you are seeking cosmetic or reconstructive dental work, you should do research before making a decision in order to ensure proper care. As ADA recognized specialists, prosthodontists are qualified to offer service in state-of-the-art procedures and techniques, such as:

Dental implants
Cosmetic dentistry
Complex care management involving multiple specialists
Complete and removable partial dentures
Replacing lost teeth
Special needs of geriatric patients
Children born with cleft palate or missing teeth
TMD (TMJ) - jaw joint problems
Traumatic injuries
Snoring and sleep disorders
Maxillofacial prosthetic procedures such as oral cancer reconstruction and continuing care.

Rigorous training and experience provide prosthodontists with a special understanding of the dynamics of a smile, the preservation of a healthy mouth and the creation of tooth replacement.

Replacing Lost Teeth

Loss of natural teeth, whether in an accident or as part of the natural aging process, can be traumatic and affect your outlook on life. Simple pleasures - like smiling or going out to eat - become a source of stress or embarrassment. With the help of a prosthodontist, there are many options if you have lost some or all of your teeth.

Crowns, bridges and full or partial dentures are just some of the procedures that can help you regain your smile, and improve you appearance and self confidence. Another option is dental implants, a more permanent solution that has improved greatly over the last ten years, thanks to the pioneering techniques of prosthodontists.

Whether you need to replace one tooth or many, a prosthodontist will work with you through every step of dental implant treatment, from an initial consultation through follow-up care.