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Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic bonding is a restoration process in which a tooth-colored composite is bonded to a tooth and cured with special curing light. Bonding is usually both faster and cheaper than either veneers or crowns. Bonding is a good option if you need small cosmetic improvements to your teeth. Compared to veneers and crowns, this procedure's enamel removal process is minimal. However, bonding does not last as long as other forms of restoration; talking with your dentist will help you consider this fact before you make a decision.
We can use cosmetic bonding to fix dental issues like:
- Repairing decayed teeth
- Repairing chipped or cracked teeth
- Improving the appearance of discolored teeth
- Closing spaces between teeth
- Lengthening teeth
- Changing the shape of teeth
- Protecting a portion of the tooth’s root when the gums have receded
What can I expect during my appointment?
We can complete a cosmetic bonding procedure in a single appointment. First, Dr. Sackheim determines what shade your teeth are to select a composite that will blend in naturally. Next, we will prepare the tooth for the bonding process. This will involve roughening the surface of the tooth and applying a small amount of conditioner to ensure that the bonding will take place. Finally, Doctor Sackheim will apply the composite to the tooth, cure it, then shape it to a natural state. Our team will ensure that you leave the office with a beautiful smile you will love.
Composite (Tooth Colored) Fillings
There are many reasons why someone would need a composite, or tooth-colored filling. We can utilize composite fillings for chipped, cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth. These fillings can also be used to close the gap between two teeth. Both composite fillings and silver amalgam fillings are the most widely preferred; however, composite fillings can be closely matched to the color of your existing teeth, and are thus a sensible and beautiful option for your smile.
What can I expect during my appointment?
Composite fillings can be placed in a single appointment. While the tooth is numb, Dr. Sackheim will prepare the tooth for your new composite filling. He will then place, shape, and polish your new filling, restoring your tooth to its original shape. We would gently remove the affected portion of the tooth and then fill it with a composite filling that best matches your tooth color.
After your appointment, you will be given care instructions for your new filling. You may experience sensitivity to both hot and cold temperatures; this is normal and will subside after your tooth acclimates to your new filling. However, pain while chewing is not normal, and you should return to have the filling evaluated.
Although composite fillings are quite durable, they may need to be replaced someday. Dr. Sackheim will discuss with you the best options for restoring your teeth and ensure that you are given a long lasting, beautiful smile.
Amalgam Fillings
Like composite fillings, we can utilize amalgam fillings for chipped, cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth. Both composite fillings and silver amalgam fillings are the most widely preferred; however, amalgam fillings are more common for teeth located in the back of the jaw. This is due to amalgam fillings not being as aesthetically pleasing as a composite filling.
What can I expect during my appointment?
Amalgam fillings can be placed in a single appointment. While the tooth is numb, Dr. Sackheim will prepare the tooth for your new filling. He will then place, shape, and polish your new filling, restoring your tooth to its original shape. Next he will gently remove the affected portion of the tooth and then fill it with a composite filling that best matches your tooth color.
After your appointment, you will be given care instructions for your new filling. You may experience sensitivity to both hot and cold temperatures; this is normal and will subside after your tooth acclimates to your new filling. However, pain while chewing is not normal, and you should return to have the filling evaluated.
Although amalgam fillings are quite durable, they may need to be replaced someday. Dr. Sackheim will discuss with you the best options for restoring your teeth and ensure that you are given a long lasting, beautiful smile.
Porcelain Crowns (Same Day)
Porcelain crowns or caps cover the entire tooth surface and restore it to its original shape and size. A crown both protects and strengthens a tooth’s structure that could not be restored through restorative fillings. There are several types of crowns available, but porcelain is by far the most popular choice for patients. Crowns are commonly used to fix broken or fractured teeth, extensive tooth decay, defective fillings, or for cosmetic enhancement. Although they may need to be eventually replaced, porcelain crowns are very durable and can last a very long time. Porcelain crowns are made to match your smile and will give you a natural, long-lasting smile.
What can I expect during my appointment?
Dr. Sackheim will prepare your tooth by removing decay from the tooth’s surface. This will allow for adequate space for your new crown to fit over the tooth. We will then take a digital scan of your mouth. This digital model will be used to design your new porcelain crown. After we verify that the crown fits comfortably, we will bond it to your tooth. Thanks to technology, we can complete all of this in a single visit.
You will be given some take-home instructions after your appointment. Good oral hygiene, mindful eating habits, and coming in to see us on a regular basis will help to prolong the life of your new crown.
How we make your Crowns
At Sackheim Dental we're excited to use the latest technology to fabricate, in our office, your new porcelain crown in just one visit. After a brief scan, our software digitally creates an exact replica of your mouth. Our milling machine conveniently produces a precisely milled porcelain crown while you wait. The result is a flawless fit that looks great, at no additional cost. As a family business we know all too well that you're busy so we'll do our best to have you out the door in just a couple of hours with your new porcelain crown same day.
Our Sirona Cerec Omnicam and MCXL Milling Unit allow us to complete a process right away that used to take weeks. Multiple visits with molds, temporary restorations, lab work, and refitting’s have been replaced with a single appointment. At Sackheim Dental we take a digital scan and our machine immediately builds a 3D model of your mouth. We then design a virtual restoration of your custom crown in our Cerec Omnicam computer using your digital model and mill it out of a porcelain block that will blend in with the rest of your teeth. Your new crown then gets glazed, stained, and baked in the oven while you wait. If for any reason it's not perfect we will make a quick adjustment and put it right back in the oven until it is perfect. Most dentists can't make any changes once a crown comes back from a lab. That's why we're very proud to have these capabilities right here in our office. Once your new crown is just right we fit it and bond it into place. Your smile is restored and your bite is back to normal in a couple of hours and you're on your way.
Porcelain Veneers (Same Day)
Veneers are thin pieces of durable porcelain that are custom-made by Dr. Sackheim for your teeth. They are then bonded to the front of your teeth to create a uniform and beautiful smile. You might consider veneers if you have:
- Crooked teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Severely discolored teeth
- Teeth that are too small/large
- Unwanted space between teeth
- Worn or chipped teeth
Although veneers are quite durable, they may need to be replaced someday. Dr. Sackheim will discuss with you the best options for restoring your teeth and ensure that you are given a long lasting, beautiful smile.
What can I expect during my appointment?
Once the teeth are numbed, they will be prepared by delicately buffing the surface to make room for your new veneer. Then, Dr. Sackheim will take a digital scan of your mouth. We will use this digital model to create your new veneers. After we verify that the veneers fit comfortably, we will bond it to your teeth. Thanks to technology, we can complete all of this in a single visit.
You will be given some take-home instructions after your appointment. Good oral hygiene, mindful eating habits, and coming in to see us on a regular basis will help to lengthen the life of your new veneers.
How we make your Veneers
At Sackheim Dental we're excited to use the latest technology to fabricate, in our office, your new porcelain crown in just one visit. After a brief scan, our software digitally creates an exact replica of your mouth. Our milling machine conveniently produces a precisely milled porcelain crown while you wait. The result is a flawless fit that looks great, at no additional cost. As a family business we know all too well that you're busy so we'll do our best to have you out the door in just a couple of hours with your new porcelain crown same day.
Our Sirona Cerec Omnicam and MCXL Milling Unit allow us to complete a process right away that used to take weeks. Multiple visits with molds, temporary restorations, lab work, and refitting’s have been replaced with a single appointment. At Sackheim Dental we take a digital scan and our machine immediately builds a 3D model of your mouth. We then design a virtual restoration of your custom crown in our Cerec Omnicam computer using your digital model and mill it out of a porcelain block that will blend in with the rest of your teeth. Your new crown then gets glazed, stained, and baked in the oven while you wait. If for any reason it's not perfect we will make a quick adjustment and put it right back in the oven until it is perfect. Most dentists can't make any changes once a crown comes back from a lab. That's why we're very proud to have these capabilities right here in our office. Once your new crown is just right we fit it and bond it into place. Your smile is restored and your bite is back to normal in a couple of hours and you're on your way.