Teeth Whitening

Your teeth will eventually become stained, yellowed or discolored in another way, ultimately compromising your once-beautiful smile. If you don’t like how your teeth look, you need teeth whitening performed by an experienced dentist. Dial (425) 888-2703 to schedule a teeth whitening appointment at our office.

Teeth whitening performed by a dentist breaks stains into tiny pieces that make your teeth look whiter and brighter. This is accomplished with the careful and precise application of a teeth whitening solution with bleach and the application of a specialized light. The dentist will whiten the front portions of your teeth that face outward as you smile.

It is possible professional teeth whitening will whiten your teeth upwards of half a dozen shades. This is accomplished without putting your surrounding gums and tongue in jeopardy. At-home teeth whitening kits have the potential to leak over to the gums, tongue and cheeks. Professional teeth whitening is safer as barriers are added to prevent the whitening agent from coming into contact with any part of the mouth but for the fronts of your teeth.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are added to teeth to enhance their beauty and functionality. The placement of a veneer typically requires a couple trips to Rivertree Dental. The initial trip is for the consultation. The dentist then makes the dental veneer. Another visit is required for the application of the veneer. However, it is possible for the dentist to add veneers to multiple teeth in a single appointment. Simply tell the dentist what you would like your teeth to look like and your customized dental veneers will be made.

The dentist will take x-rays and take impressions of your teeth. The addition of a porcelain veneer requires the preparation of the tooth. The dentist reshapes the tooth surface so it can accommodate the veneer. The site might have to be numbed prior to the trimming of the enamel to ensure your complete comfort. Once the model of the tooth is made and sent to the dental lab, it won’t be long until your veneer is ready. The dentist will provide you with a temporary dental veneer until the lab is done making the regular veneer.

Once the veneer is ready, it will be positioned on the tooth to ensure it has the optimal color and fit. The dentist will trim the veneer as necessary so it fits just right. The dentist then permanently cements the veneer in place. The tooth is cleaned, polished and carefully etched prior to the application of the veneer.

Porcelain Fixed Bridges

Dental bridges are fixed appliances, meaning they are not removable. If you are missing teeth, desire to maintain your facial shape, restore your smile, stop teeth from shifting, renew your speaking/chewing ability or upgrade from your current removable partial denture, you should seriously consider the merits of a porcelain fixed bridge. Dial (425) 888-2703 to schedule an appointment at our office where we will review your mouth to determine if you can benefit from a porcelain fixed bridge.

The conventional bridge typically consists of porcelain combined with metal. Porcelain fixed bridges are especially popular as they look like real teeth. This bridge is two crowns atop two anchor teeth connected to artificial teeth known as pontics. The porcelain fixed bridges fill the space created by one or several missing teeth. Your porcelain dental bridge will prove durable, serving you well for years to come. Though your porcelain fixed bridge might eventually require re-cementing or replacement as a result of regular wear, you will likely get years of use out of it before such alterations are necessary.

The porcelain fixed bridge placement process will require a second visit. The dentist will numb your teeth so two anchoring teeth can be prepared with the careful removal of a small amount of enamel. The mold is made and transmitted to a dental lab where the bridge is created. The temporary bridge is constructed and worn until the permanent one is available. This permanent bridge is cemented into place for enhanced smile beauty and oral functionality.

Porcelain Crowns (Caps)

The addition of a porcelain crown, also known as a cap, will take a couple visits to Rivertree Dental. Let our oral health professionals add a porcelain crown to your mouth and you will rest easy knowing the tooth is properly prepared, the crown fits right and also functions to perfection. A temporary crown will be added to safeguard the tooth while the permanent crown is made. The dentist will also take an x-ray of the tooth in question along with the jawbone to determine if there is decay or another factor that might hike the chances of injury or infection at the tooth pulp. If absolutely necessary, the dentist will consider a root canal treatment before adding the crown.

The dentist will slightly reshape the tooth to ensure the crown can be properly positioned. The extent of the reshaping hinges on the type of crown in question. If there is tooth decay, it will be treated at this point. The dental laboratory then makes the crown. Once this permanent crown is ready, the dentist will remove the temporary one. The customized permanent crown is then fixed into position.

Composite Fillings

There will come a point in time when you suffer tooth decay that necessitates drilling and a subsequent filling. However, a silver or amalgam filling will not suffice. You need a composite filling that looks like a normal tooth and also provides flawless functionality in terms of chewing. Dial (425) 888-2703 to schedule an appointment where our dentist will review your teeth for decay and determine if you need a composite filling.

Composite fillings are used to fill spaces where cavities were drilled and also for a number of additional purposes. If your tooth is cracked, chipped, fractured, decayed, worn or broken, composite filling will be necessary. Composite filling is also used to close the space between teeth.

The placement of composite requires a numbing of the teeth. The dentist eliminates the decayed portion of the tooth with a drill. This open space is then cleaned and prepared for the addition of a new composite filling. The filling is put into position and polished so the tooth is fully restored in terms of aesthetics and functionality.