Fixing Fractured Teeth

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Believe it or not, but it’s entirely possible to completely fracture a tooth. If you do end up with a fractured tooth, you obviously need it restored so that you can have the full function of your mouth back.

With that in mind, let’s look at one of the most popular methods for restoring a fractured tooth that our team here at [practice_name] performs.

A dental bridge in Ramona, CA, is essentially a single piece of dental work that is fused to a pair of crowns on each end. It will eventually be anchored in your mouth on abutments formed from the core of the two closest teeth.

Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS will form the abutments by removing all of the tooth enamel from each tooth. Then, he will cast an impression of the area, including the corresponding teeth in your bite. This will be sent to a special dental lab where your final bridge will be produced.

At the end of the appointment, temporary crowns will be cemented over each abutment to protect them.

Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS will call you in for a brief second appointment when your bridge is ready. The temporary crowns will be removed and the bridge will be cemented in place onto the abutments during this appointment.

Dental bridges are very effective, but that are instances in which you may not be able to get one and have to get an implant, or other cosmetic dentistry appliance, instead. To see if you’re a candidate for dental bridges, call us today at [phone].

Brighter Smiles with Dental Whitening

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If your teeth are well aligned and overall look good but are stained or discolored from years of drinking coffee or other colored drinks, [practice_name] offers the perfect solution to bring back confidence to your smile. Dental whitening will help clean away the stains and brighten your smile so you can smile, talk, and laugh with confidence.

Teeth Whitening is Safe
When performed by a trained dental professional such as Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS, dental whitening is perfectly safe. Their knowledge of the options and your oral health enables [himher] to create a safe treatment plan that gives you the results you want.

Preferred Over Other Options
Other cosmetic dentistry options such as veneers or replacement crowns remove parts of the tooth. While these options are appropriate in some situations, whitening is generally preferred because it is non-invasive and keeps all of your healthy tooth structure.

How It Works
Our dentist will make a pair of specially formed trays fitted to your teeth, and use them to apply a carefully mixed concentration of dental peroxide bleach. The concentration will be left on for a time to allow the bleach to lighten your teeth. Depending on how much brightening you need, you may be done in a single day or require a few visits.

If you would like to explore your cosmetic dentistry options in Ramona, CA, call our office today. Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS would be happy to assist you.