Dental Sealants for Extra Protection

When it comes to dental care and kids, we can plead and plead them to take good care of their teeth. However, kids do not always brush and floss as they should. Even with good brushing, especially during the cavity-prone years, kids can still sustain cavities. This is why here at Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, we offer dental sealants.

Sealants are a great way to protect the molars from decay. Since the molars have pits and grooves in them, food, bacteria, and other debris can become stuck in those hard-to-reach places. Sealants literally “seal out” the bacteria to protect the teeth during the cavity-prone years of six to fourteen.

Sealants are a plastic coating that is painted on and hardened over the pits of the molars. They are great for children but can also benefit adults who have never had a cavity or a filling. Fillings can last for over ten years, depending on chewing habits.

To apply a sealant, the teeth are cleaned and dried. An acid solution is then placed over the tooth to roughen the surface. This aids a stronger bond. The tooth is rinsed and dried. The sealant is then painted over the tooth and hardened. Patients are able to eat normally very soon afterward.

If you are looking for some extra protection, sealants are a great idea. To schedule an appointment here in our Kenmore, NY dental practice, call Advantage Dentistry at (716) 877-2275. To learn more about sealants, visit our website, www.advantagedentistry.com. 

Veneers for a Perfect Smile

Are you looking for a change in your look? Nothing compliments your features better than a beautiful smile! Here at Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, we offer dental veneers to our patients looking to improve the look of their smile.

Dental imperfections like chips, cracks, discoloration, gaps, and misaligned teeth can really make a person want to hide their smile. While it is common that a person is not totally confident in their smile, it doesn’t have to be this way. Dental veneers are a way to almost instantly improve the look of these dental issues and many more.

Veneers are thin, ceramic shells that are bonded over your existing teeth. There is no major dental work needed like surgery or orthodontics. The veneers are specifically created for you in a dental laboratory so they look and feel natural to your own smile.

To apply veneers, your dentist will first prepare your tooth. A thin layer of enamel will be removed to fit the veneer over the tooth. When all of the teeth are prepared, impressions are taken of your teeth so the laboratory can make the veneers exactly for you. You will wear temporary veneers during this time. A couple of weeks later, your custom veneers are bonded into place. You now have a perfect smile! It is instantly ready to show off.

If you are interested in boosting your number one accessory, your smile, veneers can be the perfect cosmetic option. To schedule your appointment with Advantage Dentistry here in Kenmore, NY, call us at (716) 877-2275. For more information, visit our website, www.advantagedentistry.com. 

Night Guards for Grinding and Clenching

Grinding teeth at night is a condition that many patients do not realize they have until their partner tells them they have heard them doing it. Teeth grinding (bruxism) can cause serious damage to the teeth, the jaw, and facial structures. At Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, we help our patients minimize the damage done by grinding their teeth with custom night guards.

Night guards are mouth guards specifically designed to stand up to clenching and grinding. They are custom-made so that they fit each patient’s mouth. They are a barrier between the top and the bottom teeth that provide the best protection and the best comfort. There are “one size fits all” mouth guards on the market, but they are often ill-fitting and uncomfortable for breathing.

We take impressions of your teeth so that a dental laboratory can create the mouth guard from scratch. They are made to be very durable and have the ability to be used for up to ten years. This will fluctuate with each patient, of course depending on the severity of their grinding.

Without any protection, clenching and grinding teeth can loosen fillings and other restorations, wear down enamel, and irritate the gums. Worn down or damaged teeth can create sensitivity and introduce routes for infection.

If you are a night grinder or suspect you are, come in for an examination. To schedule your appointment in our Kenmore, NY office, call Advantage Dentistry at (716) 877-2275 or visit our website, www.advantagedentistry.com. 

Dental Crowns for Strengthening and Protecting Teeth

When teeth are weak, they are at risk for even more damage. When weakened teeth still have a healthy root, at Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, we utilize dental crowns. Dental crowns save a weak tooth from further damage, restore its functionality, and improve a smile.

Dental crowns are often needed when there is a cavity or other damage that is too large for a filling. It is a cap that goes on a tooth when the root is still intact. The tooth is reshaped so that the crown can fit on top. We are able to make crowns of gold, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal. The crown is able to look and feel just like a normal tooth, so your smile will look complete again. We do this by taking impressions of the reshaped tooth and the area surrounding it and sending it to a dental laboratory. The dental lab creates the completely custom tooth within a couple of weeks. During this time, we will fit you with a temporary crown so you can continue use of that tooth. When the permanent crown is cemented into place, it can last for up to fifteen years with good care.

Weak teeth need to be strengthened and protected to continue a long life in your mouth. To schedule an appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at (716) 877-2275. Appointments may also be made through our website, www.advantagedentistry.com.

Dental Crowns for Strengthening and Protecting Teeth

When teeth are weak, they are at risk for even more damage. When weakened teeth still have a healthy root, at Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, we utilize dental crowns. Dental crowns save a weak tooth from further damage, restore its functionality, and improve a smile.

Dental crowns are often needed when there is a cavity or other damage that is too large for a filling. It is a cap that goes on a tooth when the root is still intact. The tooth is reshaped so that the crown can fit on top. We are able to make crowns of gold, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal. The crown is able to look and feel just like a normal tooth, so your smile will look complete again. We do this by taking impressions of the reshaped tooth and the area surrounding it and sending it to a dental laboratory. The dental lab creates the completely custom tooth within a couple of weeks. During this time, we will fit you with a temporary crown so you can continue use of that tooth. When the permanent crown is cemented into place, it can last for up to fifteen years with good care.

Weak teeth need to be strengthened and protected to continue a long life in your mouth. To schedule an appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at (716) 877-2275. Appointments may also be made through our website, www.advantagedentistry.com.