Whether you need a simple checkup or major treatment, Avondale Dental can handle almost all of your dental needs. From Bridges to wisdom teeth removal, we can provide you the convenience of one office for nearly any dental procedure you might require. Below is a partial list and brief description of the procedures we perform in our office.
Prophylaxis is a standard procedure that is performed each time you have a dental cleaning. Prophylaxis includes scaling and root planing. Scaling is the removal of plaque and tartar from the outer surfaces of the teeth. Root planing is scaling that takes place below the gum line. Prophylaxis should be performed every six months. It...
Read more…In one hour, your teeth can be ready for that special event. Our in office whitening affords you professional results in a minimal amount of time. No more weeks of at home tray and bleach systems. Insure your results by having someone trained in teeth whitening give you the smile you want today.
Read more…A root canal treatment is the process of removing the infected, diseased, or dead pulp from the root of a tooth. If a root canal is not performed on an infected pulp, the infection will spread to the rest of the tooth and the entire tooth will need to be extracted. A root canal treatment...
Read more…Crowns are used to cover and protect damaged teeth. Crowns are often placed on teeth that are broken, stained, poorly shaped, or misaligned. Crowns are also placed on teeth with large damaged fillings and teeth that have had root canals. Crowns can be made of metal, composite resin, gold, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal....
Read more…A veneer is a thin, porcelain shell that is bonded directly to the top of teeth. Veneers are cosmetic tooth restorations that are used to correct spaces between teeth, cover chipped teeth, shape small or misshapen teeth, and whiten stained or discolored teeth. Because veneers are custom-made, they require two appointments to place. At the...
Read more…The third molars of the teeth are commonly known as the wisdom teeth. These teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth. It is common for these teeth to be removed before they have a chance to erupt on their own. Wisdom teeth are extracted when there is not enough room in the...
Read more…A bridge is a permanent solution for missing teeth, It is a fixed partial denture used to replace missing teeth and preserve correct alignment in the mouth. There are three types of dental bridges: traditional bridges, Cantilever bridges, and Maryland bridges. A traditional bridge can be made from gold, porcelain or other alloys. A traditional...
Read more…A cavity is a hole in a tooth that is the result of decay. Tooth decay occurs when plaque, the residue that builds up on teeth, combines with sugars and starches from food. This combination of plaque and food residue mixes with the bacteria in the mouth and forms an acid that erodes tooth enamel,...
Read more…Dental Implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth. An implant consists of a metal anchor that is screwed into the bone and a crown that is attached to the anchor. Because they contain a metal anchor that is screwed directly into the jawbone, implants are only successful when there is sufficient underlying bone structure....
Read more…Invisalign is a near invisible alternative to metal braces. Invisalign straightens your teeth with a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. No more brackets and wires.
Read more…Partial dentures are a permanent but removable solution for missing teeth. Partial dentures consist of one false tooth or several false teeth connected by a metal framework and attached to a pink base. A partial denture may be used when surrounding teeth are not strong enough for a bridge and bone structure is not sufficient...
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