Your General & Cosmetic Dentist

Dental Examination: Your examination will be conducted by me your Miami dentist with the use of instruments, radiographs, tests paired with clinical knowledge to diagnose any future or existing disease and pathologies. Your individual plan is then devised to prevent and/or treat any oral hygiene problems detected. Patients who are interested in cosmetic dentistry will be able to identify and establish esthetic goals provided by me. General Dentist Procedure: Dental Fillings: Treatment providing restoration to existing structural tooth damage which may be caused by tooth decay, trauma or wear and tear. The damaged tooth structure is removed and the tooth is then restored with a filling material such as amalgam, gold, composite resin (tooth colored filling material), or porcelain. Every filling material comes with its own advantages and disadvantages which your dentist may then explain to help you determine which option is best suited for you Dental Bonding: This process is used to adhere materials such as composite resin to the tooth's surface for restorative purposes. In cases of cracked or chipped teeth, a composite reslembling the tooth's enamel is applied to the surface of the tooth, esthetically sculpted, contoured and then polished making any imperfections virtually invisible. Orthodontics: Both a functional and cosmetic treatment, orthodontics is a strategy used to straighten and correct deep bites or misaligned teeth with dental braces and retainers. Root Canal: A treatment involving the removal of pulp tissue within the tooth's roots that has become infected. To prevent further infection, the empty spaces where the pulp once existed is then filled with anti-bacterial filling and topped with a crown for protection. Dentists who specialize in root canals are known as endodontists. However, general dentists often perform this restorative procedure. Dental Crown: The process used to restore severely decayed or damaged teeth may be comprised of gold materials, metal, porcelain or a combination of porcelain and metal. Ask your dentist if the crown procedure is available in office, if not you will likely be referred to a specialist. Dental Bridge: A treatment used to replace missing teeth with artificial restorations known as pontics. The pontic is kept in place with composite material that is permanently fixed to the surrounding teeth. Dentures: Prosthetic devices designed to replace missing or damaged teeth which cannot be otherwise restored. Conventional dentures are removable, yet there are many different designs some of which utilize bonding whereas others simply clasp onto teeth or are implanted by your dentist. Periodontal (Gum Disease) and Treatment: Our mouths are full of bacteria which combine with mucus and other particles to form colorless and sticky plaque on our teeth. When brushing and flossing is not done regularly, plaque builds up and hardens on the teeth forming tartar which can only be removed by your dentist. Early treatment for periodontal disease may include a combination tooth cleaning, and scaling every three months to remove sub-gingival calculus (tartar) along with the use of medicated mouthwash such as Peridex and regular flossing. In later stages, treatment may require deep plane scaling or even periodontal and laser surgery. Laser Procedures: Laser dentistry can be used as an alternative to drilling teeth and procedures requiring more invasive equipment. Dental lasers are sometimes used in bonding teeth, the removal of tooth decay, as an alternative to scaling, tooth whitening, and even periodontal surgery. Specialized treatment is always a factor in treating infant patients, young children, elderly or special needs. Cosmetic Dentist Procedure: Utilizing top technology and the best resources available, the use of lasers have safely been integrated into cosmetic dentistry. The lasers may be used in gum contouring without the need of referrals to specialists and also signficantly reduce recovery time. With the help of clinicMiami and state of the art cosmetic treatments, we will glady customize a plan to ensure you a beautiful radiant smile that is affordable too. The advancement in technology has allowed for more conservative cosmetic dentistry techniques to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible in each case. Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment: There are several procedures that may be provided by cosmetic dentistry here are some options you may find helpful: Inlays Onlays: Tooth-colored fillings made of porcelain or composite materials that are durable and unnoticeable. These esthetic resotrations are created in a dental laboratory before being bonded into place by your dentist whereas traditional fillings are molded into the tooth during the dental visit. Composite Bonding: Esthetic tooth restorations used to repair chipped, broken, discolored or decayed teeth in addition to restoring the appearance of the tooth structure. Composite bonding affords patients a flawless appearance with the look of tooth enamel that is both affordable and long lasting. Teeth Whitening: Top quality whitening products available such as Zoom Whitening are used to safely bleach some of the toughest stains without damaging the enamel for a healthy radiant smile. Dental Veneers: What are porcelain veneers and what is the cost of veneers? Porcelain veneers are customized laminate shells that are safely bonded to your teeth to restore the appearance of unwanted spacing, worn down teeth, chips/cracks and severe tooth discoloration. The cost of dental porcelain veneers at clinicMiami - $veneersMiami Dental Implants: What are dental implants and what are the cost of dental implants? Dental implants are restorations for missing teeth which allow patients to smile, talk and chew comfortably. The implant is comprised of a small titanium screw and a dental crown to give a natural esthetic appearance. The cost of dental implants at clinicMiami - $implantMiami Smile Makeover: A detailed evaluation of your teeth will allow your dentist to best improve your oral appearance to give you the smile of your dreams. Treatment involves one or more of the following cosmetic dentistry procedures such as porcelain veneers, implants, gingivectomy, and/or whitening in order to award the best results for each patient. Full mouth reconstruction: During you smile makeover consultation, your dentist may discover a need to correct functional problems in your bite, muscles, teeth and bone structure. A full mouth reconstruction will assure you a safe, durable and functional treatment that is natural in appearance.