Partial Dentures
If you are not a good candidate for dental implants, Dr. Ainley may suggest partial dentures to replace missing teeth. Partial dentures are usually removable, attached with clasps to surrounding natural teeth. In addition to aiding in chewing and speaking, our patients find that partial dentures improve their appearances by preventing sagging in the lips and cheeks. If you would like to know more about dentures, contact Ainley Family Dental Care or schedule an appointment online today!
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Full Dentures
Full dentures, designed to restore smiles to people who are missing all their teeth, are far more fitted and comfortable than dentures of the past. Because they are precisely molded to fit over your gums, a high-quality set of dentures will remain firmly in place, allowing for effortless chewing and attractive retention of facial feature alignment. If you would like to know more about dentures, contact Ainley Family Dental Care or schedule an appointment online today!
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Dental Bonding
One way to easily and quickly restore teeth that are cracked, misaligned, or stained is to repair them with dental bonding. Composite bonding is a technique used to improve the appearance of your teeth. The term composite bonding refers to any composite material, either a plastic or resin, which is bonded to an existing tooth. Bonding is ideal for fixing chipped or cracked teeth, hiding discoloration on the tooth's surface, or reducing the gaps between teeth. Whatever the specific intent, composite bonding creates more aesthetically pleasing teeth and a brighter smile. Unlike porcelain veneers or dental crowns, composite bonding removes little if any of the original tooth.
Advantages of Composite Bonding
Composite bonding is a quick process, typically lasting less than an hour. Compared to porcelain veneers or a dental crown procedure, it is a popular choice because it does not reduce the tooth's original structure. Composite bonding is also relatively inexpensive. And finally, composite resins are available in many different shades. The shade can be chosen to match the natural color of the original tooth. To learn more about what bonding can do to improve your smile, contact Ainley Family Dental Care or schedule an appointment online today!
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Dental Crowns (Caps)
Crowns serve to completely cover a damaged or badly discolored tooth. Custom-created to fit perfectly over your existing tooth, crowns can be made from either an aesthetically pleasing porcelain material, or from a more traditional metal base that is then covered in porcelain. Dr. Ainley can help you to decide which type of crown is right for you.
The major benefit of having a crown applied to a tooth is that the tooth is made much stronger and impervious to decay. To learn more about what crowns can do to improve your smile or schedule an appointment online today!
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Dental Bridges
Dental bridges, used to span the gap made by a missing tooth, are no exception. During your consultation, he can explain the difference between traditional bridges, made of porcelain and metal, and the newer metal-free bridges. Both are durable and have different benefits.
Used to replace a missing tooth, a bridge consists of an artificial tooth that is attached to natural teeth with porcelain crowns. After the bridge is placed in your mouth, you will find that speaking, chewing, and biting are all much easier.
Restorative dentistry techniques, including dental implants and dentures, are intended to provide beautiful smiles that stand the test of time. If you have damaged or missing teeth and would like to explore your restorative dentistry options, contact Ainley Family Dental Care or schedule an appointment online today!
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Veneers
Porcelain veneers, or dental veneers, are thin shells that are laid onto the teeth and bonded to the surface. Although they can be made of different materials, porcelain is frequently used because of its durability and realistic appearance. Porcelain veneers are a more conservative alternative to dental crowns since they require less removal of the tooth's original surface. With porcelain veneers in place, cosmetic dentistry patients can expect straighter, whiter, and more even teeth.
If you're interested in finding out what veneers can do for your smile, contact Ainley Family Dental Care or schedule an appointment online today!
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Invisible Fillings (White Fillings)
Although most of our patients go out of their way to request white fillings for back teeth, occasionally we get questions about why we use them instead of the old standard silver fillings.
In most cases, white fillings are a better restoration than silver fillings for the following reasons:
- White fillings bond to tooth structure thereby adding strength to the tooth. Silver fillings simply fill a hole and don't add ant strength.
- The tooth preparation (drilling) for a white filling can be more conservative. They are bonded to the tooth. Once the decay is removed, very little additional preparation is needed. Silver fillings are not bonded, and therefore need undercuts, slots, grooves, and/or pins to stay in place.
- The most obvious advantage is appearance. White fillings are mostly invisible; they blend with the tooth. Silver fillings become black as they age, can stain the tooth, and create a grey shadow visible through the sides of the tooth.
White fillings do have certain challenges. First, they are more difficult to place. The technique is more involved and takes longer, which is why the fees are higher. They also require a dry environment while they are being placed. If the tooth can't be kept dry for the time it takes to complete the filling, then an alternative must be used.
For more information or to find out what Invisible Fillings can do for your smile, contact Ainley Family Dental Care or schedule an appointment online today!
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Whitening Procedures
Amazingly white teeth in just 1 hour! Nothing gets your teeth whiter, faster.
Now virtually everyone can have beautiful white teeth safely, effectively and conveniently. Introducing the Zoom! In-Office Whitening System, the revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective and fast, very fast. In just over an hour, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. Zoom! Whitening is ideal of anyone looking for immediate results. The convenience of Zoom! in comparison to days of wearing trays and gradual teeth whitening makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual.
Zoom! is safe and effective
The Zoom! Whitening procedure is simple and painless. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. Zoom! Whitening Gel is activated by a specially designed light. Teeth typically become ten shades whiter, sometimes more. A five-minute fluoride treatment completes the procedure. You'll be amazed with the results. In most cases, teeth get even whiter the first few days after the procedure.
In addition:
- Expected results: 3-4 years. With regular cleanings, your whiter smile can sparkle for years.
- Oxygen from the revolutionary gel is used to bleach out years of stains in one hour.
- Studies show that people with white teeth make a better first impression!
In addition to that great value, we also offer a free supply of touch-up kits if you become one of our regular guests. That can add up to a lifetime of bright, white smiles!
To have whiter teeth in about an hour, contact Ainley Family Dental Care or schedule an appointment online today!
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Invisalign
Invisalign is an amazing new technology that allows patients to have orthodontic treatment without traditional metal braces. Instead of brackets, wires and rubber bands, the patient wears a clear plastic aligner similar to a thin, light weight mouth guard which is practically invisible when worn. These aligners gently move teeth into beautiful alignment over the course of about a year.
Treatment usually begins with an initial diagnostic visit with Dr. Ainley. At that time invisalign treatment will be discussed and the expected course of treatment will be explained. Treatment begins with a set of impressions of your teeth and photographs. At subsequent visits, you will receive your aligners. Each aligner is worn for approximately two weeks. As you progress through the set of aligners, your teeth will be gently moved into their final position.
You wear the aligners all day, except for eating and dental hygiene. Because they are lightweight and clear, they go virtually unnoticed. Invisalign is an amazingly easy, comfortable, and effective way to a beautiful, straight smile.
For more information or to find out what Invisalign can do for your smile, contact Ainley Family Dental Care or schedule an appointment online today!
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