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Whether working with new patients to achieve better oral health, or helping them
feel more attractive with a dazzling new smile, our goal for every patient of
Dr. Sonin is that they walk away with the best possible care.
Initial Oral Examination
Your initial oral examination includes a visual
examination, charting, periodontal probing to determine the health of your gums,
diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take a full mouth set of
x-rays for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth
as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of decay between your
back teeth.
Veneers
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic
cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers
are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped,
unevenly spaced or crooked.
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material
like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Crowns are typically used to
restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such
as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large
portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the
tooth.
Teeth Whitening
Whitening procedures have effectively restored the
smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.The darker tissue of
your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn
away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from
beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they
reach the tip of the root.
Toothaches
Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the
mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be
caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another
tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain,
because the dissolving aspirin can actually harm your gum tissue.
Dental Emergencies
Our goal is to help you to minimize the risk of emergency
treatment. This is why we commit a generous amont of time designing a Lifetime
Treatment Plan that will help you to offset the possibility of unforseen pain or
tooth breakage.
Implants
Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the
area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the
jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial
tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach
dentures.
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