Elite Dental

Orthodontic treatment (Braces) is an option for children and adults. It is well recognized that when left untreated, many orthodontic problems may become worse. When you have a malocclusion (“bad bite”), your teeth may be crowded, excessively spaced or may not fit together correctly. Such conditions may lead to dental health problems. Crowded teeth are hard to clean and, given time, may contribute to tooth decay, gum disease and even tooth loss. Bad bites can also result in abnormal wearing of tooth surfaces, difficulty chewing and damage to supporting bone and gum tissue. Poorly aligned teeth can contribute to pain in the jaw joints.

Routine dental exams or check-ups are a big part of maintaining a healthy smile. At Elite dental, we offer comprehensive dental exams for the entire family as part of our preventative dentistry program. At each exam, we check for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer, and other potential problems that require treatment.

Dental implants are titanium artificial tooth roots that are placed into the jaw bone where there is a missing tooth. Porcelain replacement teeth are then attached to them. Unlike other tooth replacement options, such as dentures and dental bridges, dental implants are permanently attached to the jaw bone, providing unsurpassed stability and support for the replacement teeth. This characteristic means that patients who have dental implants are no longer troubled by ill-fitting dentures, messy adhesives, or costly replacement bridgework. Dental Implants can also be used to anchor full dentures so they are more comfortable and preserve the jaw bone.

X-rays of your mouth may also be taken during your dental exam and are very important in detecting early dental problems that can be resolved with minimum pain. We have digital X-rays which display the image immediately with the minimum amount of radiation necessary. In the practice we also have a Digital OPG that provides a panoramic scanned dental X-ray of the upper and lower jaw, which allows us to see the teeth roots, wisdom teeth and sinuses.

Dentures are artificial teeth that are removable and are used to replace missing teeth. There are several different types of dentures that serve a variety of purposes according to the needs of the patient. Dentures can be a way to improve a person’s appearance and their ability to eat and speak more comfortably.

Root canal treatment is a complex procedure to remove the dead infected nerve tissue from a tooth that has an abscess. This prevents further infection of the tooth/jaw and preserves the tooth from removal. Most teeth that have root canal treatment will eventually need a crown to preserve the structural integrity of the tooth.

Professional Dental Cleaning involves removing plaque (soft, sticky, bacteria infested film) and tartar (calculus) deposits that have built up on the teeth over time. The purpose of the cleaning and polishing is basically to leave the surfaces of the teeth clean and smooth so that bacteria are unable to stick to them and you have a better chance of keeping the teeth and gums healthy.