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Products And Services

• Flossing & Brushing

  Before patients ever visit our office, it’s up to them to keep their smiles whole and healthy by developing a thorough at-home hygiene routine. Flossing and brushing every day keeps teeth free from food particles and reduces the buildup of plaque and tartar on tooth surfaces. If it’s not removed, plaque and tartar eat away at teeth causing decay. Quick tips for optimal at-home care include: Brush twice a day for at least two minutes at a time using a fluoridated toothpaste Floss at least one time a day to remove plaque from between teeth and at the gum line Reduce intake of sugary and acidic foods and avoid snacking between meals Consume 5g of Xylitol each day

• Dental Checkups

  Our goal is always to help patients keep their smiles whole and healthy for life, and one way we achieve this goal is to prevent major oral health issues by scheduling preventive dentistry exams every six months. During these dental checkups, our hygienists remove plaque and tartar buildup, and the dentist carefully examines patients’ smiles screening for signs of common oral health issues. Before you leave, we’ll create an ongoing dental care plan to help you keep your smile healthy.

• Nightguards for Bruxism

  Patients who suffer from unconscious, nighttime teeth grinding and clenching, bruxism, may believe this is just a harmless bad habit. However, when left untreated, bruxism can lead to significant dental wear or damage including chipped, cracked, and fractured teeth. To protect patients’ teeth from this unconscious damage, we recommend a custom-crafted nightguard. These oral appliances are shaped to fit patients’ smiles comfortably, allowing for unobstructed breathing and speaking while the appliance is worn. Most importantly, the nightguards place a barrier between patients’ teeth protecting them from potential damage.

• Sportsguards

  Sports related injuries are the leading cause of tooth loss for patients under the age of 25, and more than half of sports injuries involve the face. That’s why our team and the American Academy of Sports Medicine encourage patients to wear mouthguards when participating in any athletic activity where their smiles may come in contact with other players, hard surfaces, or sports equipment. Store bought guards provide some protection for patients, but they are not as comfortable or effective as the custom-crafted sportsguards available from our team.

• Oral Cancer Screenings

  When diagnosed in the earliest stages, oral cancer patients have a 90% chance of successful recovery. However, statistics related to oral cancer tell us that not enough cases are diagnosed in these treatable stages. One person dies every hour from oral cancer, and more than 50% of those diagnosed annually do not live more than five years beyond diagnosis. The Brilliant Dental team is dedicated to helping our patients reduce the risk for oral cancer and improve their odds of making a full recovery by providing screenings for oral cancer as part of every six month dental checkup.

• Fluoride Treatments

  As teeth develop, ingested fluoride found in tap water and other foods and beverages we consume strengthens the developing enamel. Once teeth erupt from the gums, topical fluoride is necessary to fortify enamel and protect patients from potential damage caused by decay. Fluoridated toothpastes and mouthwashes may offer adequate fluoride for many patients, but for those in need of additional help, we offer topical fluoride treatments as part of six month checkups. We typically recommend fluoride treatment for young patients, but we may also encourage adults who are prone to decay to receive topical fluoride applications.

• Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening

  Dental discoloration occurs as a result of foods and beverages consumed on a daily basis, medicines, and even as result of aging. Patients may be able to change some of their diet and behaviors to prevent dental staining, but no one can avoid aging and the dental wear that comes with it leaving teeth looking yellow. Over the counter teeth whitening options promise dramatic results, but in most cases, these store bought whitening toothpastes, strips, and gels are unable to deliver the promised results.

• Porcelain Veneers Perfect Smiles

  Patients who have numerous cracks, chips, stains, or gaps in their smile may find porcelain veneers are the solution to all of their cosmetic concerns. Placed onto the front facing surfaces of teeth, porcelain veneers conceal and correct a wide array of smile flaws instantly. Best of all, the high quality porcelain is durable and stain resistant offering patients long lasting results.

• Dental Crowns, Inlays, & Onlays Perfect Smiles

  Inlays & Onlays In the past, when teeth were too damaged to be repaired with fillings, dental crowns, restorations that completely surround remaining tooth structure, were the go to solution, but today, there are intermediary options – inlays and onlays. Inlays are used to repair teeth that have decay or damage between the cusps, raised portions on the biting surfaces of teeth. If damage is too widespread or deep for a simple filling, the more durable inlay may be recommended. If patients have a chipped, broken, or decayed area that includes one or more cusps but does not extend over more than ¼ of the tooth, an onlay may be recommend. As the name suggests, these restorations lay on the top of the tooth, and are molded to restore the shape and structure. Dental Crowns If dental decay or damage is advanced to include the majority of the tooth, we may need to recommend the more advanced dental crown. These dental restorations fit completely over the top of the damaged teeth protecting and repairing them. We typically recommend dental crowns in the following situations: To repair extensive decay or damage To cosmetically improve the appearance of teeth To protect and straighten teeth following root canal therapy As part of dental implant or fixed bridge tooth replacement

• Dental Bridges & Partials Complete Smiles

  Adults experience tooth loss for a number reasons including periodontal disease, facial trauma, and severe tooth decay. Dental Crown Supported Fixed Bridges illustration of crown supported bridge Bridges are designed to support replacement teeth for one to three consecutive missing teeth by attaching the prosthetics to healthy surrounding teeth using dental crowns. That may seem confusing at first, but think about an actual bridge. Partial Dentures Partials fill gaps in patients’ smiles, fitting between healthy teeth like a puzzle piece. These prosthetics are created by shaping a gum colored base to fill dental gaps. Replacement teeth are attached to this base to restore patients’ smiles. They are held in place by metal clasps connected to remaining teeth.

• Repair Teeth with Tooth-Colored Fillings

  Fillings are most often recommended to repair teeth that have been damaged by minimal decay or small cracks and chips. When we notice one of these concerns during a checkup, our dentist may even be able to fill your tooth on the same day. In addition to diagnosing decay in its early stages during dental checkups, we may even be able to find areas at risk for decay using a handheld laser early cavity detection system. Traditionally, dentists used silver, amalgam fillings, but in order to provide our patients with the highest quality and most cosmetically appealing results, we use composite resin fillings.

• Get Your Dream Smile with Dental Bonding

  Using the same high quality, tooth-colored composite resin used to repair cavities or minor dental damage, we can also improve the appearance of patients’ smiles. This cosmetic treatment is often referred to as dental bonding or simply bonding. It is a fast, effective, affordable option for many patients who would like to improve the appearance of their smiles in just one visit. Before we begin treatment, the composite resin is shaded to perfectly match the natural dental structures.

• Replace Missing Teeth with Dentures

  Partial Dentures example of partials Partial dentures, sometimes referred to simply as partials, are used to fill the gaps in patients’ smiles following tooth loss. These custom crafted prosthetics attach replacement teeth to a gum colored base that is shaped to fit snugly between remaining healthy teeth. We offer traditional, removable partials that clip to remaining teeth as well as fixed, dental implant supported partials. Full Dentures illustration of full dentures Patients who have lost a full row of teeth may benefit from traditional removable dentures or dental implant supported full arch tooth replacement. A base is made to support the replacement teeth, and it is crafted to resemble the natural gum tissue and fit snuggly against the gums and jawbone. This tight fit creates suction that holds the denture in place. Patients interested in a more stable solution should consider our dental implant supported dentures.

• Root Canals Relieve Pain

  One of the most often used dental procedures, root canals allow our team to preserve even severely damaged or decayed teeth. We recommend root canals when patients experience damage or infection that reaches the inner layer of the tooth. This layer is known as the pulp, and the entire nerve system of the tooth is housed in this section. The painful toothache that most patients associate with root canals actually stems from the infection or damage to the nerve system that precedes the procedure. Root canal therapy is used to remove damaged tissue and restore full form and function to teeth.

• Remove Troublesome Teeth with Tooth Extractions

  Primary teeth – if baby teeth do not fall out on their own, we may need to extract them to allow the permanent teeth to erupt. Severe decay or damage – if decay effects too much of the tooth, we may be unable to preserve it with restorative care. This is especially important if decay or damage may adversely affect surrounding teeth. Orthodontics – in preparation for orthodontic correction, we may need to remove one or more teeth to allow for easy movement throughout the course of treatment. Tooth replacement – it may seem counter intuitive, but we often need to remove one or more teeth for patients with extensive tooth loss who are in need of partial or full dentures. We do this when remaining teeth are damage or severely weakened to ensure the longevity of any remaining dental structures as well as the denture. Wisdom teeth – this third set of molars is the last to erupt in the gum line, and they are the most frequently extracted teeth.

• Get a Pain Free Smile with Wisdom Tooth Extractions

  What are Wisdom Teeth & Why are They Extracted? Third molars, commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, are the last set of teeth to erupt in patients’ smiles, and most patients’ third molars emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. These teeth were necessary for our ancient ancestors whose diets consisted of course foods and who had only the most basic methods of oral hygiene. These people frequently lost one or more teeth by this stage in life, but with today’s advanced oral hygiene and preventive dentistry solutions, most people do not experience tooth loss at this early stage. That means many patients do not have adequate space within their jawline to accommodate this set of molars. This lack of space can lead to impaction, the inability of teeth to erupt from the gums. In other cases, teeth may develop and erupt at odd angles that misalign the bite.

• Intraoral Photography

  Many dental technologies don’t directly affect patient experience in a noticeable way, but intraoral photography may be the most impactful technology for patient care. Rather than describing or explaining what we see, intraoral photography allows us to show patients their smiles from our perspective. This means patients have a better understanding of the issue, they become more active partners in treatment planning, and patients feel more confident in the options they choose to repair or improve their smiles. These images are captured using a small, pen-like, camera that can easily be positioned within the mouth and provides clear images of patients’ dental structures.

• Digital X-Rays

  Intraoral photography has made it easy for our team to show patients the parts of their teeth above the gum line for better patient education and treatment planning, but what about the underlying dental structures? X-rays have been used for decades to give dentists and patients a better understanding of how the underlying supportive structures of teeth function, but they were difficult to capture, time consuming to develop, and were only viewable with a specialized light board. Digital x-rays are easier and safer to capture, exposing patients to significantly less radiation, and the high-definition images are immediately available on any computer for easy storage and transfer.

• CT/Conebeam Scanner

  Digital x-rays give our team a picture of how the underlying dental structures in specific sections of the smile are working, but for more advanced treatments, we need to see the whole picture and how teeth fit together. That’s where the CT/Conebeam scanner comes in. This system allows us to have a complete, panoramic image of the teeth and jaw and how they work together. More and more often, CT/Conebeam scans are being recommend as part of regular diagnostic care every three to five years, and in addition to this preventive maintenance, we may utilize these comprehensive images as part of the treatment planning process for Invisalign orthodontics, TMJ dysfunction therapy, and dental implant placement.

• Digital Impression System

  In the past, we captured physical impressions of patients’ teeth by having them bite down on a putty-like substance. These impressions were used by our trusted dental lab technicians to create custom restorations. However, these impressions were not able to capture the smallest pits and grooves in patients’ smiles and they took time to ship to our lab slowing the treatment process. That’s why we utilize a digital impression system. Not only does this digital scan capture even the minutest crevices in teeth allowing for more precise restorations, digital impressions are available via computer right away so our dental lab can get started on the custom restoration sooner.

• The Dental Implant Process

  The dental implant process involves two main phases with a healing period between them. The first phase of the implant tooth replacement process is the surgical positioning of dental implant posts. These titanium posts resemble screws, and they fuse with the gums and bone tissue to mimic the function of tooth roots. The number and position of lost teeth effects the duration and method of implant placement, but typically, the surgical procedure itself remains the same. First, an incision is made in the soft tissue, and the gums are folded back. Then, the dental implant is placed, the gums are stitched back into position, and a protective covering is placed on top of the implantation site. Over the course of three to six months, the dental implant post fuses with the soft tissue and jawbone. Once this fusion, known as osseointegration, is complete, patients return to our office where we’ll attach the restoration.

• Dental crowns

  single missing teeth are replaced by attaching a custom dental crown to an implant post

• Bridges

  for two to four teeth in a row, we can craft a set of connected dental crowns known as bridges that can be supported by one or two implants depending on the number of teeth to be replaced.

• Partials & dentures

  partial and full dentures restore smiles following extensive tooth loss, and are anchored to the minimal number of implant posts to provide maximum support

• All-on-4 Dental Implants

  To restore a full arch, you do not need to replace each tooth individually to benefit from dental implants. Instead, a custom-made arch is developed that is similar to that of a conventional denture. However, instead of using a denture adhesive to hold it in place, it is anchored to the jawbone using four dental implant posts. Two straight anterior implants and two that are tilted at a 45-degree angle in the posterior are surgically placed into the jawbone. The jawbone will fuse to the biocompatible material to create a secure and sturdy foundation for the denture.

• Avulsed (knocked out), cracked, broken, or chipped teeth

  You may not be able to predict or prevent a dental emergency, but patients of Brilliant Dental can always be prepared. We welcome patients experiencing dental emergency to contact us right away. Our dedicated team is here to help relive pain, restore damaged teeth, and put a smile back on our patients’ faces. Some of the most common dental emergencies

• Avulsed, cracked, broken, or chipped crowns, bridges, inlays, or onlays

  You may not be able to predict or prevent a dental emergency, but patients of Brilliant Dental can always be prepared. We welcome patients experiencing dental emergency to contact us right away. Our dedicated team is here to help relive pain, restore damaged teeth, and put a smile back on our patients’ faces. Some of the most common dental emergencies

• Damaged partial or full dentures

  You may not be able to predict or prevent a dental emergency, but patients of Brilliant Dental can always be prepared. We welcome patients experiencing dental emergency to contact us right away. Our dedicated team is here to help relive pain, restore damaged teeth, and put a smile back on our patients’ faces. Some of the most common dental emergencies

• Infected gums or other soft tissue damage

  You may not be able to predict or prevent a dental emergency, but patients of Brilliant Dental can always be prepared. We welcome patients experiencing dental emergency to contact us right away. Our dedicated team is here to help relive pain, restore damaged teeth, and put a smile back on our patients’ faces. Some of the most common dental emergencies

• Severe toothache or sensitivity to changes in temperature that may be indicative of root canal

  You may not be able to predict or prevent a dental emergency, but patients of Brilliant Dental can always be prepared. We welcome patients experiencing dental emergency to contact us right away. Our dedicated team is here to help relive pain, restore damaged teeth, and put a smile back on our patients’ faces. Some of the most common dental emergencies