Posted on

Implants vs. Bridges | Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentist

Are you looking into cosmetic dental procedures to fix your cosmetic dental issues? If so, you will probably be faced with a series of challenges in which requires you to select the correct procedure to purse. If you’re currently in a dental dilemma, consider the following:

What Are Dental Bridges?

A dental bridge is a non-removable prosthesis that is attached to a patients remaining natural teeth.  Dental bridges are a great and effective way to fix issues such as large gaps due to natural issues, cracks, or just missing teeth. In order to receive a dental bridge, a patient goes through a simple dental procedure that doesn’t involve surgery. Dental bridges are a quick way to fix cosmetic issues, especially in patients who suffer from jaw bone loss or significant damage.

What are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is used to replace one or more missing teeth. Teeth can go missing for a variety of reasons including injury or natural causes. Dental implants require very little maintenance in comparison to other cosmetic procedures. Implants may last for 10 to 15 years if very well taken care of and they look very natural, however, the processes in which they are placed are a little more time costly. It takes a series of appointments to get them placed.

For more information on the advantages of dental bridges, implants, or other restorations call Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry in Tyngsboro, MA at 978-649-7773 or visit www.tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro, Townsend, Westford, Hudscon, Pepperell, Pelham, and surrounding areas.

Posted on

CEREC Restorations | Tyngsboro, MA

CEREC®, allows our doctors to quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceramic fillings, saving patients time and inconvenience.

CEREC® is the world’s only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC® you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all-ceramic crown, onlay, or veneer! For the patient this means fewer injections, less drilling, and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care.

What does this innovation mean for a patient?

A tooth-colored restoration means no more silver fillings or discoloring smiles. The filling is natural-looking, compatible with tissue in the mouth, anti-abrasive, and plaque-resistant. We no longer need to create temporaries or take impressions and send them to a lab. Because of this, the traditional second visit has been eliminated.

How does it work?

The tooth that requires a CEREC® restoration is prepared and a 3D photograph is taken of the prepared tooth. From there, we use computer-aided design CAD software to create the restoration digitally.

Using a single block of porcelain that is color-matched to your current tooth shade, the digitally designed restoration is sent to a milling machine where your restoration is cut. The milling process usually takes about 15 minutes per restoration.

Once the restoration is finished being milled, it is fitted onto the prepared tooth and adjusted until the bite is accurate.

This procedure is great for crowns, veneers and the replacement of old fillings to give you the longest-lasting, best-looking restorations.

Make an appointment today for this revolutionary new procedure. Contact Dr. Yankowskas with Tyngsboro Cosmetic Dentistry at 978-649-7773 or www.tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.