We Care Because You Care
At Ruskin Dental, we offer a variety of services to care for your mouth. We will take our time to provide a customized treatment plan to address your needs and goals. If you have any questions or would like more information on how we can care for your teeth and mouth, please contact us today.
Our Treatments
Advanced Endodontics
Endodontic therapy, also known as root canal treatment, is a procedure used to repair and save a tooth. Endodontic therapy is needed when decay reaches the nerve of the tooth, in response to dental trauma, if a tooth becomes painful beyond self-repair, or sometimes when a post is needed for support. We will remove the dead nerve from the tooth and then seal it off to prevent another infection or abscess from forming around the tooth. If the nerve is not removed the infection will continue to spread deeper into your gums, often causing swelling, pain, and discomfort. The treatment area will be completely numb for these procedure, no need to worry!
Advanced Endodontics refers to the latest equipment that we use to clean, shape, and fill the root canal system. Our system allows us to seal teeth with a higher rate of success than traditional treatments.
Implant Restoration
Dental Implants are titanium posts inserted surgically into the jaw bone under the gums. Once the post is in place your dentist will attach the artificial tooth to it. Implants are permanent because the titanium posts fuse to your jaw bone, making them the most reliable way of replacing missing teeth. Most people cannot use dentures or bridges due to unique complications, so implants are the best alternative. Due to the high quality of the customized building materials, your implants should last a lifetime. Implants are one of the most common solutions to having missing teeth replaced and are vary safe and easy to install. Call today if you have any questions about our process and your options.
Cosmetic Dentistry
A beautiful smile is one of the most sought after features in cosmetic medicine. People from all backgrounds and professions want a white, straight smile, and we can help make it a reality. Whether through minor adjustments or major changes, cosmetic dentistry aims to help people feel good about the way their teeth look. There are many procedures that can improve your teeth and correct issues such as discoloration, chips, gaps, or irregularities. Common options include bonding, veneers, bleaching, reshaping, straightening with Invisalign, and crowns. In addition to cosmetic improvements, these procedures can help solve other oral problems as well.
Oral Surgery
An extraction is performed to remove a tooth, whether because of disease, crowding, or damage. When extractions are required, the area around the tooth will be numbed and your dentist will remove the tooth. A small amount of bleeding is normal, as your mouth will replace the removed tooth root by forming a blood clot in the area. Caring for your mouth after an extraction is very important. Your dentist will outline how you should care for the area of the extraction. It is important to allow your mouth time to heal; so avoid activities like smoking, drinking through a straw, or eating foods that may aggravate the area.
Pain Management
Dental Pain is no joke. There are several causes: cavities, pulpitis (sick tooth nerve), bruxism (grinding), erosion, fractured teeth, gingival (gum) irritation, etc.
For severe pain, over the counter medications such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) are usually a good place to start. Be sure to follow the directions on the bottle and any ongoing orders from your physicians.
Contact us as soon as possible to set up an appointment, and we will get you feeling better again soon!
Crown & Bridge
A tooth can lose its normal shape and size for a variety of reasons. A crown covers your tooth to help restore its original shape and size. Crowns can also be used to make teeth stronger and look better. Crowns have a variety of uses. In some cases that require a large filling, there isn’t enough tooth remaining to keep the filling in place. A crown can strengthen the tooth and hold the filling. Crowns can also protect teeth that are weak, or help fix ones that are broken. Discolored or misshapened teeth can be covered by a crown, as can dental implants.
Dental bridges are a great way to close or literally “bridge” the gap in between missing teeth. A dental bridge is composed of two or more dental crowns held into place with an anchor tooth in the center. Dental bridges match the color of your natural teeth to provide you with a natural-looking smile.
Crowns and Bridges can be made from several different materials including: Zirconia, Nobel Metals, Porcelains. Overall we have about 8 Different combinations of materials we use to restore form and function of your teeth; all with the overall goal of giving you beautiful and long lasting restorations.
All our lab work is 100% Made in the USA!
Dentures
Dentures are a removable replacement for missing teeth and are usually used by patients who are missing most or all of their original teeth. With recent advancements in technology, your dentures will be ready beforehand, and are custom fitted and applied as soon as teeth are removed. Our team may take several visits to make sure your new dentures fit as comfortably as possible. Dentures can even be attached to existing implants, requiring less work.
Types of Dentures:
- Implant-Supported Dentures
- Immediate Dentures
- Overdentures
- Partial Dentures
- Full Dentures
Today, dentures are made using state of the art technology that produces false teeth that are strikingly similar in appearance to real teeth. Features such gum color and tooth shading can me matched exactly. Call today if you have any questions about the denture fitting process.
We are here to make sure your new teeth look and feel great!
Sedation
We want you to be comfortable! There are several options to reduce your anxieties and ensure you have a good experience. Please ask about the options when discussing your treatment.
Veneers
Dental Veneers are super thin custom-made shells of teeth-colored material that is designed to cover the front of an affected tooth to improve its appearance. Veneers are most often made of porcelain and are custom fitted to each tooth. Veneers are a common means of fixing teeth that have need slightly chipped, discolored or gapped compared to surrounding teeth.
First your dentist shaves down the front of the affected tooth and slightly roughens the surface. Then the veneer is trimmed and placed over the roughened surface and attached with a special composite adhesive. The veneer is then polished and trimmed to exactly match the other teeth around it. Veneers are a great alternative to porcelain dental crowns.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
We can help you transform your smile into something you can feel confident about. We offer a range of treatments and options to get your teeth looking fresh, beautiful, while improving function. During your appointment, your dentist will make an assessment of your teeth, and recommend specific treatment options over one or more appointments.
Treatment considerations include:
- Alignment
- Spacing
- Chipped or Cracked Teeth
- Tooth Color
- Tooth Length
Taking care of your teeth after these treatment s is extremely important. By brushing and flossing regularly, you can preserve the results of your makeover so that the effects will last for years to come. Call today if you have any questions about our many different procedures and options.
General Dentistry - Preventative Care
One of the best aspects of preventative dental care is that it is much cheaper and less painful than restorative dental work. By taking care of your oral health now, you will save time and money down the road by not needing procedures like implants and root canals. Preventative care involves regular cleanings and hygiene habits to ensure that your teeth and gums stay healthy over the years to come. Prevention is always easier and healthier than restoration.
Benefits of preventative care:
- Health gums
- Preserved enamel
- No cavities
- Less infection
- No implants
While many people struggle with forming healthy oral hygiene habits, it is better to take care of your oral health now. If you have any questions about preventative oral care, give our office a call today.
Invisalign
Have you ever wanted to have your teeth straightened but didn’t want to deal with the hassle of clunky metal braces? Invisalign is the solution for you. These molded plastic retainers are designed to re-align your teeth over time, while being removable and completely transparent. Your dentist will take a mold of the inside of your teeth so that a custom fitted retainer can be made to gradually straighten your teeth using several different molds.
Advantages Over Braces Include:
- Completely invisible
- Removable
- Customized
- Effective
- Comfortable
With Invisalign you can have your teeth straightened without worrying about the downsides of metal braces, like eating food and playing sports. Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions about our Invisalign process.
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