Dental Implants to Last a Liftime

When teeth go missing, it is important to replace them as soon as possible. In addition to their role in chewing and speaking, teeth are what keep our jawline structured correctly and without them, the jawbone begins to deteriorate. For a permanent tooth replacement option, at Sparks Family Dentistry in Sparks, NV, we offer our patients dental implants.

Dental implants are a permanent solution, meaning that when taken care of, they can last a lifetime. They are surgically implanted so that they bond with the jawbone. This process makes them the closest to a real tooth as you can get.

To begin the implantation process, we will make an incision in your gums to place the titanium implant post into your bone socket. The healing process will take three to six months; so during this time, you will wear a temporary crown for protection. Once the healing process is complete, we will place an abutment on the implant post to serve as the base for the new crown. Then, a custom dental crown is permanently bonded in place. Taking care of a dental implant is just like taking care of your normal teeth. They require routine brushing, flossing, and visits to your dentist for cleanings.

If you are looking to replace a missing tooth and want it replaced once and for all, consider dental implants. To schedule an appointment here at Sparks Family Dentistry in Sparks, NV, call our office at (773) 359-3336 or visit our website, www.sparksfamilydentistry.com. 

Dental Crowns for Strong, Healthy Teeth

Our teeth are meant to last us a lifetime, although sometimes decay or damage can get in the way of that. At Sparks Family Dentistry, we aim to save our patients’ teeth even if they are decayed or damaged. This is why we provide dental crowns in our Sparks, NV dental practice.

Nothing is better than your own tooth. This is why we aim to save as many natural teeth as we can before replacing them. In cases where a tooth needs restoration that a filling cannot hold, dental crowns are utilized. Dental crowns are like caps that go onto teeth to restore their strength and functionality.

To place a crown, a tooth must be reshaped, first. Your dentist will remove any decay and file the tooth into a shape a crown can fit onto. A laboratory will then create a custom crown based on impressions of your newly reshaped tooth. The lab will take few weeks to create the crown, so you will wear a temporary crown during this time. When ready, the permanent crown is cemented into place.

With good oral care, a crown can last up to fifteen years. They need to be brushed and flossed like regular teeth. Visiting your dentist for cleanings and examinations is also important.

If you are feeling consistent pain or sensitivity to a tooth, it is time for an examination. To schedule an appointment in our Sparks, NV dental practice, call Sparks Family Dentistry at (773) 359-3336 or visit our website, www.sparksfamilydentistry.com. 

Crown Lengthening

When damage or decay has occurred below the gum line, a crown lengthening procedure must take place to save the tooth. Here at Sparks Family Dentistry of Sparks, NV, we have saved many of our patients’ teeth by skillfully performing crown lengthening procedures.

Crown lengthening is most likely performed when there is decay below the gum line or if a tooth has broken off below the gum line. While it is often a necessary procedure, it can also be used cosmetically. Crown lengthening is the process of removing gum tissue to expose more of the tooth’s crown. This makes the lower part of the tooth accessible for restorations. Cosmetically, if someone has excess gum tissue that is covering up their teeth, making them appear short, crown lengthening can be performed to remove that excess tissue.

To begin the procedure, incisions are made to the gums. Even if only one tooth needs to be worked on, the gums around multiple teeth will be altered so that when it heals, it is still in a natural-looking line. The gums are pulled back when the incisions are made. If bone needs to be removed to reach the tooth, it will be removed at this point. The gums are then stitched together.

Whether you need crown lengthening for a functional or cosmetic purpose, Sparks Family Dentistry of Sparks, NV has the experience you trust. To schedule a consultation in our Sparks, NV office, give us a call at (773) 359-3336 or visit our website, www.sparksfamilydentistry.com.