Broken & Infected Teeth
Teeth can become broken or infected for several reasons, including trauma and decay. Bacterial buildup due to poor dental hygiene is often the cause of dental infections. Sometimes repairs, medications, or a combination of both enable our doctors to save your tooth. Though we do our utmost to preserve your natural teeth, extraction may be our only option when extensive damage or decay occurs.
After making you comfortable with anesthesia, we gently grip the tooth with forceps and carefully pull it loose from the socket. Once removed, unless it's a wisdom tooth, it should be replaced to restore the function and esthetics of your smile and protect your jaw from deterioration. Dental implants are the best overall tooth replacement option, not just in function and aesthetics but also for long-lasting performance.
Missing Teeth
Missing teeth can limit your ability to eat, speak, and smile comfortably, and they may have more profound implications beyond simple chewing function and smile aesthetics. When one tooth is missing, the teeth on either side of the gap can shift out of alignment, and the absence of tooth roots can cause the jawbone to begin receding—leading to further tooth loss and a sunken, prematurely aged appearance.
Dental implants, recognized as today's “gold standard” for tooth replacement, can prevent all of those issues—letting you continue eating the foods you love and smile without embarrassment. Even if you've already begun to suffer bone loss, we can reverse it through bone grafting before placing your dental implants.
Severe Bone Loss
Your jawbone relies on the stimulation of tooth roots and the regular sensation of chewing to keep it healthy. The bone can deteriorate with tooth loss unless those missing teeth are replaced quickly. This bone loss has many short-term and long-term consequences: you can lose more teeth through a “domino effect” of tooth loss, your facial features can sink, and an aged, unhealthy look can replace your distinctive appearance.
Discolored Teeth
Discolored teeth can significantly impact your confidence and willingness to smile. Whether caused by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, or the natural aging process, tooth discoloration can make even the healthiest smiles appear less attractive. At Type A Dentistry, we offer professional whitening treatments designed to restore the natural brightness of your teeth.
Our advanced whitening procedures are safe, effective, and tailored to your specific needs, ensuring optimal results. Say goodbye to discolored teeth and hello to a brighter, more confident smile!
Cracked or Misshapen Teeth
Misshapen, discolored, or cracked teeth can affect your smile's appearance and function. These imperfections, whether from injury, wear, or natural development, can diminish your confidence and impact your oral health. We offer porcelain veneers and crowns as effective solutions.
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of your teeth, while crowns encase the entire tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and function. Both options are crafted from high-quality materials that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, offering durable and long-lasting results.
Gum Disease
Gum disease is one of the most common—and most overlooked—threats to your smile. It begins quietly as gingivitis, with gums that bleed when you brush or floss, and can progress to periodontitis: an infection below the gumline that destroys the bone supporting your teeth. Left untreated, it's the leading cause of adult tooth loss, and research links it to broader health concerns including heart disease and diabetes.
The good news? Caught early, gum disease is very treatable. Our hygiene team monitors your gum health at every professional cleaning, and when deeper infection is present, scaling and root planing (a deep cleaning) removes bacteria beneath the gumline so your gums can heal and reattach. If you've noticed bleeding, tenderness, persistent bad breath, or receding gums, don't wait—early treatment makes all the difference.
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