 One
Visit Answers for Broken Teeth
Trips
to the dentist are becoming less and less fearful, thanks to
rapid innovation in dentistry. Our office is making
these visits even easier and more convenient with a new piece
of equipment that repairs damaged teeth in a single one-hour
visit.
This new
tool, called CEREC, prepares and places natural-looking
ceramic fillings for patients in a single office visit.
No more mouths filled with "silver" fillings. No
more messy impressions. No more monopolizing patients' time by
making them schedule two visits. CEREC uses CAD/CAM technology
to design and mill restorations such as veneers and partial
and full crowns, and all other single=tooth restorations. The
restorations are made from a single block for high-quality,
biocompatible, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant ceramic
material. What's more, the ceramic matches the color of
the patient's own teeth!
CEREC also
allows me to be more conservative. Using this technology, I
can salvage more of the healthy part of the patients tooth
when preparing the tooth for the new restoration. Patients are
truly benefiting from technology and innovation in the dental
office.
About the Procedure
Examples
of Cerec Restorations
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Digital
Intraoral Camera
Now you can see what your dentist sees.
The intraoral camera is a miniaturized camera that allows
patients to view the inside of their own mouths live.
It is much easier to
understand what is happening in your mouth if you can see the
problem on a computer monitor.
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Waterlase
Dental Laser
Waterlase™ technology uses a patented and unique combination of
laser energy and water to gently and precisely remove dental
decay with no shot, no drill, and no pain in most cases.
Heat and vibration are the causes of most of the pain associated
with the drill. Since cutting the tooth with Waterlase™
Technology does not cause heat or vibration, most dental
procedures can be performed with no pain, virtually eliminating
the need for anesthesia in most cases. The Waterlase™
removes decay very precisely which allows you to keep a healthy
tooth sturcture and have healthier teeth longer.
Click
Here for the full story on Waterlase technology.
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Filling
Removal
Between 1960-1975, dentists put in 1.5 billion Silver/Mercury
fillings. The problem: Silver/Mercury
fillings expand and contract, so someday it is likely
that they will break the filled tooth. Unfortunately,
not all dentists may even be aware of the potential
long-term problem. Since our focus is on the
long-term solution to any problem, we recommend a
replacement to these fillings that will provide the
patient with a healthier solution.
For articles regarding
Mercury Fillings, please visit
http://www.iaomt.org
For the American
Dental Association's Statement on Dental Amalgam,
click
here.
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Replace
Missing Teeth - Bridges
A bridge is a way to replace one or more missing teeth.
Replacing missing teeth makes it easier to chew.
It can improve your appearance. It also helps
keep your teeth, gums, and jaws healthy. Dr.
Phelps is an expert at providing a permanent solution
to missing teeth. Schedule your consultation
with him today.
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Pain
Free Answers - Lasers
Our Laser allows us to do minor surgeries without
a painful scalpel. Unsightly fibromiomas, lesions,
and even cold sores can be removed with the laser.
By simply pass the laser over the infected area, we
are able to kill the virus or bacteria causing the
problem.
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Zoom!
Tooth Whitening
The Zoom!
In-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening
procedure. It's safe, effective and fast, very fast.
In just over an hour, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. Zoom! Whitening
is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results.
The convenience of Zoom!
in comparison to days of wearing trays and gradual whitening
makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual.
Click
Here to learn more about Zoom! Tooth Whitening.
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Snap-On
Smiles
If
stains, chips, or other imperfections have you hiding your
teeth behind the palm of your
hand or behind closed lips, talk with Dr.
Phelps about how a Snap-On Smile can provide
the beautiful smile you have always dreamed about.
You and your dentist can design
the perfect smile for your needs and
enhance your facial appearance in a snap.
What
is a Snap-On Smile?
It's made with a specialized resin which allows
the appliance to be made as thin as .5mm
without compromising strength. Its simple
patented design allows patient to eat without
any impingement into the gums. You and
your dentist can choose from 19 color shades
and 18 smile designs, giving you an array
of choices for your cosmetically enhanced custom-fitted
appliance.
Who's
A Candidate?
Any patient looking for an affordable cosmetic
alternative to permanent dental work
is a Snap-On Smile candidate! Well suited
for instant gratification, dental phobic and
or medically compromised patients. The Snap-On
Smile appliance is also ideal for those
patients considering a more permanent restoration,
like Veneers; which allows them to
take their new smile for a test drive. For others
the Snap-On Smile appliance gives them
the options they never had before.
Click Here to learn more about Snap-On
Smiles
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Dental
Implants
We
can give you teeth that don't move when you speak or chew!
Dental
implants may be thought of as artificial tooth roots
which allow the fabricated teeth to be firmly attached to the
mouth. They may
be used to replace all teeth missing in a jaw or just to
replace one or several missing teeth.
The treatment choices can vary tremendously.
All
surgery, tooth fabrication and other specialty work are
performed in our office. We also offer an exceptional variety
of different implant techniques.
This allows us to customize a course of treatment
specifically for you.
There
are three classes of dental implants:
1) implants that attach to the gum only (intramucosal
inserts), 2)
implants that attach within bone (endosteal screws or blades),
3) implants that attach on top of bone (subperiosteals).
The
class of implant chosen for each patient depends upon a
complex interaction between functional and cosmetic needs,
available bone, quality and quantity of remaining teeth,
emotional temperament, treatment time and finances.
The
treatment options available for patients are frequently quite
varied and are better discussed in the office on an
individualized basis.
Click to view our Frequently
Asked Questions on Dental Implants
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Biteguard
Headache Prevention
Preventing migraine at its source…without drugs.
People with migraine pain suffer a lot. Medical examinations
often show, however, that they're otherwise perfectly healthy. A
recent medical study confirms that people who suffer migraine
pain and chronic headache clench their jaws in a balanced,
centered position. This causes extremely intense muscular
contraction, but little strain on the jaw. Nighttime jaw
clenching usually goes unnoticed - but it sets the stage for
migraine pain and chronic headache pain.
The NTI Tension
Suppression System (NTI-tss) is the only non-drug, non surgical
device cleared by the FDA for prevention of medically diagnosed
migraine pain and jaw disorders through the reduction of
trigeminally innervated muscular activity.
Dr. Phelps
now offers the NTI-tss that reduces clenching intensity. The
NTI-tss is a small, nearly invisible removable device that
you'll wear when you are asleep. You can also be fitted with a
removable NTI-tss to wear all day long.
Click here for more information.
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Other
Our expert staff is qualified in almost all areas of dental
care. Feel free to contact
us for more information about our other services.
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