This
is how you can get a beautiful smile quickly. Veneers or
Laminates are a thin shell of porcelain or resin that is bonded
to the surface of the teeth to change their shape, shade and
position to improve the cosmetics of your teeth and smile and/or
replace and restore the lost tooth structure where it is
indicated
Dr. Rayan will do a complete examination of
your teeth and will determine if veneers are indicated for you.
Usually with veneers it is possible to improve the esthetics of
your teeth and smile dramatically.
Veneers can improve
the shape of your teeth, make your teeth as white as you want
and give you the smile you have always wanted. Veneers are
bonded to your tooth structure, which gives them strength.
Also because they are very thin, they are considered one of
the most conservative cosmetic treatments available. Most of the
times very little or no tooth structure is removed before
placing veneers. Ask Dr. Rayan how veneers can improve
your smile.
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Every
tooth consists of three different
layers. From the outside, first there is
Enamel (the outer layer of the teeth
which is the hardest part of the body).
The second layer is Dentin (the inside
hard layer) and then we have the Pulp
(which is an empty space where the live
tissue and nerve of each tooth is
located)
If for any reason the
pulp space is exposed to the outside,
the tissue becomes contaminated and
eventually infected. The exposure of
pulp happens in many circumstances for
example when you have a large cavity, or
a fractured tooth. Dr. Rayan can explain
the exact reason for damage to this
tissue. Regardless of the reason for
this contamination or damage to pulp
tissue, the treatment is usually Root
canal treatment.
Root canal
treatment is the process of going inside
the pulp space and removing the infected
and dead tissue. Then the space is
disinfected and sealed with special
materials.
Now-a-days, root canal
treatments are performed with advanced
techniques and material and are more
comfortable and faster. After root canal
treatment is done Dr. Rayan will usually
place a
crown on you tooth to protect
it against fracture.
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When
a root canal treatment fails, the first course of action that is
usually taken is trying to re-do the root canal treatment. It is
usually done by an Endodontist (root canal specialist) or an
experienced general dentist
The process is very similar
to
Root canal
Treatment, the difference is
that besides taking any remaining infected tissue out, the
doctor has to take old filling material, any posts and crowns or
any other obstacle in the pulp space out to be able to
successfully disinfect and seal the area of the root canal.
After the root canal treatment is done your restorative
dentist will place a crown to protect the tooth against
fractures.
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Inlays or onlays are lab made restorations
that are placed on teeth when the cavity or lost tooth structure
is too large to be restored by a simple filling. The process of
making an Inlay is very similar to a crown. After the tooth is
prepared it is cemented or bonded to the tooth
There are different materials that inlays are made of, gold,
porcelain and composite resins are among them. Porcelain and
composite inlays and onlays are cosmetic alternatives to
fillings and are very strong compared to regular white fillings.
Gold inlays and onlays are also good alternatives but their
appearance has made them less popular.
Dr. Rayan will
explain to you when an inlay or onlay is a good treatment option
for you. In general, inlays and onlays can replace most of back
teeth fillings and provide a better alternative to conventional
filling. At the same time they are more conservative than
crowns.
As far as the cost is concerned, because the process of
making an inlay or onlay is similar to a crown, its cost is also
comparable. When long-term longevity of inlays and onlays are
considered, though, they can end up costing less than
traditional fillings.
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TMJ is the joint that connects the
lower and upper jaw (skull). The terms
TMJ stands for Temporo-Mandibular Joint.
This is one the most complicated joints
of the whole body. One that allows
forward and backward moves as well as
rotations and side to side movements.
TMJ is the joint that connects the
lower and upper jaw (skull). The terms
TMJ stands for Temporo-Mandibular Joint.
This is one the most complicated joints
of the whole body. One that allows
forward and backward moves as well as
rotations and side to side movements.
TMJ is often referred to as the
complications and problems with this
joint. Some of the most common symptoms
of TMJ problems are:
Some causes of the disease are
genetics, hormones, low-level
infections, auto-immune diseases,
trauma, and clenching or grinding of the
teeth.
Diagnosis of such
conditions and evaluation of causes are
done by dentists experienced in TMJ
problems and treatments. Some common
treatments are Night Guards, Bite Guards
and Bite Adjustments. Your dentist will
be able to guide you toward the best
treatment for you.
If you
experience any TMJ problem or symptoms
please let us know. The doctor will be
happy to evaluate your situation and
offer the best treatment possible.
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Sealants are thin layers of resin that are
placed on the pits and fissures and grooves of (usually) molars
to prevent decay on these surfaces
Majority of decays on back teeth starts on grooves and pits
of chewing surfaces, especially during the first few years after
their eruption. Sealing these surfaces with composite resins
prevents these kinds of decay.
Sealants are one of the
most effective methods of preventing decays on the surfaces
where they are places. Although it is still a possibility that
decay may happen on surfaces in between the teeth, sealants
significantly reduce the overall chance of having cavities.
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