How we can help you
Dr. Mast is a general dentist offering a full range of services:
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Whitening
- Crowns and Bridges
- Implants
- Tooth Desensitization
- Cold Sore and Canker Sore removal
- Emergency Examinations
- Headache Relief
- Waterlase® Laser Dentistry- Fewer Shots and reduced stress to patients
- Root Canals
- Composite ( fillings that match your tooth color)
Crowns
A crown, sometimes referred to as a “cap”, is an artificial covering cemented over an existing tooth that has been specially prepared by your dentist (somewhat like a thimble over your finger). Your dentist may recommend a crown if your tooth is fractured, has a large, old filling or is severely damaged by decay. Crowns can restore a tooth to its original shape, strengthen a tooth and improve overall appearance. Crowning is a long-term restorative procedure that can usually be completed in two appointments. Crowns are designed to look and feel like your natural teeth.
Benefits of Crowns
- Repair chipped or fractured teeth
- Teeth can be lightened to any shade
- Fill gaps in teeth
- Restore and maintain your bite
- Improve your smile and chewing ability
- Last longer than any other type of restoration
Treatment
Once your dentist determines that you need a crown, a series of appointments will be scheduled.
- First appointment: The tooth will be shaped so the crown can fit over it, an impression will be made of the area, and a temporary crown will be placed on the tooth.
- Second appointment: The dentist will adjust the crown as necessary for a perfect fit; your bite and chewing accuracy will be checked; the color of the crown will be matched to your natural teeth; and the permanent crown will be cemented into place.
Root Canals
Root canal treatment (endodontics) is about saving teeth, rather than removing them. In the past, the only way to treat teeth with disease was to pull them. This is not the case today. Now, thanks to modern dental techniques, we are able to save damaged teeth more than 90% of the time.
Root canal therapy treats disorders in the nerve (pulp) of the tooth. It can save a tooth where the pulp, which contains the tooth’s nerves and blood supply, is diseased and damaged. Pulp disease usually means that the tooth will be lost unless something is done to save it. Rootcanal therapy involves replacing the diseased pulp with a substance that will keep the tooth functional and strengthening the tooth with a crown.
Treatment
After examining and x-raying the tooth, it will be determined if a root canal is needed.
- First appointment: The diseased pulp will be removed, leaving the canal intact. The canal will be sterilized and filled with a permanent material.
- Second appointment: The tooth is fitted with a permanent, custom-made crown.
Root canal treatment (endodontics) is about saving teeth, rather than removing them. In the past, the only way to treat teeth with disease was to pull them. This is not the case today. Now, thanks to modern dental techniques, we are able to save damaged teeth more than 90% of the time.
Headaches
Intense muscle contractions of the scalp and jaw during sleep have been linked to increased severity and frequency of both headache and migraine pain. This intense muscle activity usually occurs without the sufferer’s knowledge and can cause serious damage to teeth.
Treatment
The patient is fitted for a simple, unobtrusive, FDA-approved device called the NTI Plus which is worn during sleep. Many patients who suffer from chronic headaches find relief with NTI Plus. It also protects teeth from chips, cracks, and wear (visit Keller Lab for more information about the NTI Plus).
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