Composite Fillings

Wouldn’t it be nice if your dentist could fill your cavity with a filling that resembles a natural tooth? Dial (425) 888-2703 to schedule an appointment at our office and you will be treated to exactly that. Our dentist removes the decayed section of the tooth and fills it with a composite filling that looks like regular teeth and also functions just like a regular tooth. Composite is favored over silver amalgam fillings as composite looks like the color of a natural tooth.

You will have the confidence you need to open wide after our dentist fills your cavities with composite resin. Those in your immediate vicinity will not have any idea your mouth has composite fillings in areas where cavities were drilled. In fact, our composite fillings look so similar to natural teeth that they blend in with the rest of the teeth in your mouth for perfect visual uniformity. Though your fillings are not permanent and might require replacement, they will last for several years, providing you with a lovely smile and the confidence you need to be your true self in the presence of others.

Crowns (Caps)

The addition of a crown to your mouth will not chew up your time or eat away at your patience. The initial visit to Rivertree Dental for the addition of a crown involves an analysis of the tooth in question. The dentist will take an x-ray of the tooth including the surrounding bone. The dentist might also perform a root canal if there is a risk of infection or damage to the pulp of the tooth. The pulp is the tissue within teeth that has blood vessels, connective tissue and nerves.

The tooth to receive the crown is filed on the sides and the top to accommodate the crown. The level of enamel filed away hinges on the crown type. Porcelain crowns and porcelain crowns with a metal fusion require more enamel removal than crowns consisting of all metal that are comparably thin. If a significant amount of the tooth is missing as a result of decay or damage, filling will be added to build up the structure so the crown can be added in full confidence.

Once the dentist reshapes the tooth, putty or paste will be made to create an impression so the crown can fit just right. Impressions of the teeth below/above the tooth to receive the crown will be used to ensure it does not make an impact on the bite. The dental lab uses the impressions in the subsequent weeks to make the crown. A temporary crown is positioned on the tooth in the meantime.

Dentures & Partial Dentures

You should not have to live with several missing teeth or even one single missing tooth. If you were to move forward with a gap between your teeth, your teeth would shift to the gap, the space would collect bacteria and you might even experience facial drooping. The solution is to reach out to Rivertree Dental for partial or full dentures. We provide dentures for patients who are missing most, all, some or even a single tooth. Complete dentures are made following the loss or removal of all the teeth in the mouth and after the gum tissue has had some time to heal. Conventional dentures are added in the mouth about two to three months following the removal of the teeth.

Partial Dentures are removable, providing faux teeth in place of teeth that have either fallen out of the mouth or have been removed due to decay. Replacement teeth are connected to a plastic base that is connected through a metal framework to ensure the denture remains in position within the mouth. The partial denture fills up the area opened when teeth were extracted or fell out, ultimately preventing other teeth from moving down into the open space and causing additional problems. Precision partial dentures are removable and contain attachments as opposed to clasps that connect to the crowns for more of a natural aesthetic.

Fixed Bridges

Fixed bridges cannot be removed from the mouth. If you are missing several teeth, you should seriously consider this appliance. Meet with our dentist, David Primrose, DDS, to determine if you are a candidate for a fixed bridge. As long as you are missing a couple teeth or a single tooth and replacement is not an option, a fixed dental bridge will be considered. Unlike some other dental labs, our lab does not use lead-based pigments. In short, your fixed bridge will be carefully customized for your specific mouth so it serves you well in the years ahead.

Aside from missing teeth, there are several additional reasons for adding a fixed dental bridge. Fixed dental bridges help patients maintain their facial shape, restore a compromised smile, restore enunciation abilities, enhance chewing and stop teeth from drifting. Some patients simply want to step it on up from their removable partial denture to a dental appliance that is comparably permanent.

The procedure necessary for your fixed bridge will likely require a couple visits. The dentist numbs the teeth prior to preparing the anchoring teeth. Part of the enamel is removed to permit the addition of the crown. A mold is taken so the bridge can be made in the lab. The permanent bridge will replace the temporary bridge a couple weeks later so be patient as the dental lab technicians prepare your bridge.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is much more common than most assume. Furthermore, root canal therapy is not as painful as many have heard. If you know or suspect the tissue within one of your teeth is inflamed or infected, dial (425) 888-2703 to schedule root canal therapy. If you have not been to the dentist’s office for an examination in the past six months, give us a call today and we will determine if you have any such inflammation, infection or any other oral health issues.

The root canal procedure is centered on the removal of pulp that is either inflamed or infected. The root canal and pulp chamber are cleaned and subsequently refilled to safeguard the area against additional damage. The procedure will prove that much smoother with the proper preparation. This is precisely why the dentist will carefully examine the interior of your tooth and consider taking an x-ray image of the tooth for optimal visualization of the pulp chamber.

The dentist will apply a local anesthetic so the tooth is numb and you are completely comfortable. A protective sheet referred to as a dental dam is put in position so the tooth can be isolated and prevent saliva from moving toward it. The dentist drills into the tooth crown for access. The pulp chamber and root canal are then cleaned, eliminating all the infected or inflamed pulp. The dentist cleans the remaining area, shapes it for a filling and seals the root canal with dental cement.