SERVICES
Comprehensive Dental Care
Dr. Cote will examine all your teeth, to determine what kind of cleaning is appropriated for you, discuss with you your best treatment options and she will design a plan of care for you.
ORTHODONTICS
RESTORATIVE TREATMENT
RESTORATIVE TREATMENT
Invisalign and Orthodontic appliances for Children and Adults.
RESTORATIVE TREATMENT
RESTORATIVE TREATMENT
RESTORATIVE TREATMENT
Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry. Missing teeth replacement. Bleaching treatment.
ORAL SURGERY
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
Dental extractions.
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Cleaning, Deep Cleanings, Fluoride, Sealants.
ORTHODONTICS SERVICES
Additional Information
Orthodontics, also known as dentofacial orthopedics, In Azalea Family Dentistry deals primarily with the diagnosis, prevention and correction of malpositioned teeth and the jaws.
A malocclusion can be fixed with removable or fixed appliances. Permanent teeth also could be move with clear aligners (Invisalign). We perform these treatments in our practice.
Orthodontic treatment is a series of processes to move poorly aligned teeth to a desirable position.
How do I Know if I Need Orthodontics?
Only your dentist or orthodontist can determine whether you can benefit from orthodontics.
Based on diagnostic tools that include a full medical and dental health history, a clinical exam, plaster models of your teeth, and special X-rays and photographs, an orthodontist or dentist can decide whether orthodontics are recommended, and develop a treatment plan that's right for you.
If you have any of the following, you may be a candidate for orthodontic treatment:
Overbite, sometimes called "buck teeth" — where the upper front teeth lie too far forward (stick out) over the lower teeth.
Underbite— a "bulldog" appearance where the lower teeth are too far forward or the upper teeth too far back.
Crossbite— when the upper teeth do not come down slightly in front of the lower teeth when biting together normally.
Open bite— space between the biting surfaces of the front and/or side teeth when the back teeth bite together.
Misplaced midline— when the center of your upper front teeth does not line up with the center of your lower front teeth.
Spacing — gaps, or spaces, between the teeth as a result of missing teeth or teeth that do not "fill up" the mouth.
Crowding — when there are too many teeth for the dental ridge to accommodate. Type your paragraph here.
RESTORATIVE TREATMENT
CERAMIC BRIDGES, PORCELAIN OR COMPOSITE VENEERS
Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. That’s because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without teeth—things that people often take for granted.
Denturesmay even improve the look of your smile:
Ceramic bridges. Is a fixed dental restoration (a fixed dental prosthesis) used to replace a missing tooth (or several teeth) by joining an artificial tooth permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants.
Composite or Porcelain Veneers. A veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth or to protect the tooth's surface from damage. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer: composite and dental porcelain.
A Composite Veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental lab, and later bonded to the tooth, typically using a resin cement. In contrast, a Porcelain Veneer may only be indirectly fabricated.
Full veneer crown is described as “A restoration that covers all the coronal tooth surfaces (Mesial, Distal, Facial, Lingual and Occlusal)”. Laminate veneer, on the other hand, is a thin layer that covers only the surface of the tooth and generally used for aesthetic purposes.
ORAL SURGERY
Additional Information
Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, get their name by being the last teeth to come in during young adulthood. As part of a dental visit, your dentist will examine you to determine if your wisdom teeth are healthy and properly positioned.
We may also recommend removal to prevent problems or for others reasons, such as when removal is part of an orthodontic, restorative or periodontal treatment plan.
In addition, the condition of your mouth changes over time. Wisdom teeth that are not removed should continue to be monitored, because the potential for developing problems later on still exists. As with many other health conditions, as people age, they are at greater risk for health problems and that includes potential problems with their wisdom teeth. Regular dental visits are important so your dentist can evaluate not just your wisdom teeth but your overall oral health to help you prevent and manage dental disease and achieve optimal oral health.
Root Canals
Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp (soft tissue inside your teeth containing blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue) becomes inflamed or diseased. During root canal treatment, your dentist or endodontist (a dentist who specializes in treating the insides of teeth) removes the diseased pulp. The pulp chamber and root canal(s) of the tooth are then cleaned and sealed. If the infected pulp is not removed, pain and swelling can result, and your tooth may have to be removed.
Every patient is unique, but in general, wisdom teeth may need to be removed when there is evidence of changes in the mouth such as:
- Pain
- Infection
- Cysts
- Tumors
- Damage to adjacent teeth
- Gum disease
- Tooth decay (if it is not possible or desirable to restore the tooth)
Causes of an infected pulp could include:
- A deep cavity
- Repeated dental procedures.
- A cracked or broken tooth.
- Injury to the tooth (even if there’s not a visible crack or chip).
If you continue to care for your teeth and gums your restored tooth could last a lifetime. However, regular checkups are necessary; a tooth without its nerve can still develop cavities or gum disease. Most of the time, a root canal is a relatively simple procedure with little or no discomfort involving one to three visits. Best of all, it can save your tooth and your smile.
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