Tooth Whitening with LUMIBRITE

You can have the confidence that comes from a bright, white smile. If you are happy with the alignment and spacing of your teeth, a tooth whitening procedure may be all that separates you from a dazzling smile. Tooth whitening is safe, effective and long lasting.

LUMIBRITE is a breakthrough chairside whitening product that can give you dramatically whiter teeth without the sensitivity and other side effects commonly associated with tooth whitening. In about 30 minutes, Dr. Craig can help you achieve a smile that is up to eight shades whiter. Plus, thanks to LUMIBRITE's integrated fluoride, you'll be protecting your teeth from demineralization and tooth decay!

Veneers

Veneers can give you the beautiful smile you have always dreamed of. Veneers can be used to enhance the shape, color and alignment of your teeth, and can be completed in as little as two visits. Ask Dr. Craig if a plan that includes Veneers is right for you.

Porcelain Bridges

Sometimes gum disease, injury, decay or simply wear results in the loss of a tooth. A large gap in your smile can create significant problems for your dental health if it isn't corrected. Over time your bite pressure may shift to other parts of your mouth to compensate for an inability to chew efficiently in the area of the missing tooth. Neighboring teeth may begin to move about, moving into the gap and resulting in discomfort, pain and more problems down the road. Porcelain bridges "bridge the gap" in your smile. Dr. Craig creates a lifelike, functional bridge to correct your smile, restore your bite and alleviate your discomfort. A porcelain bridge is created out of metal, alloys or porcelain and utilizes the teeth on both sides of the gap as its supportive structure. After some preparation of the two neighboring teeth, crowns are created for them. A prosthetic tooth, or pontic, is fused between the crowns to fill the gap. A bridge is a semi-permanent dental restoration, meaning it can only be removed by a dentist, so you can rest assured that your porcelain bridge will be a lasting restoration to your oral health.

Porcelain Crowns

Your teeth undergo a tremendous amount of wear and tear during your lifetime. Teeth may show this wear in a variety of ways, including discoloration, chipping and cracking. Crowns restore your teeth and your smile to look brilliant once again. Porcelain crowns can be made out of porcelain pressed to metal or are porcelain throughout and can be shaded to match your other teeth. Crowns made of precious metal are also an option. After some tooth preparation, crowns are specially fitted to give you back the look and functionality of your smile. If you have pain when chewing or temperature sensitivity, ask Dr. Craig if crowns are for you.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

A tooth-colored filling is a mixture of microscopic ceramic and glass particles dispersed in a plastic resin that can be bonded to teeth. The material comes in a wide range of shades and can be molded and sculpted to create almost any shape or contour. The fact that the resin is bonded means a seal is formed to reduce the chance of leakage, which is common with silver fillings. For years, silver-mercury was the primary material used by dentists to fill cavities. Today, tooth-colored restorations are superior, both in appearance and in durability. You deserve only the best, which is why Dr. Craig offers tooth-colored restorations. If you have any concerns about your existing silver fillings, give us a call for an evaluation to see if tooth-colored fillings will give you the smile you've always wanted and the enhanced self-confidence that goes along with it.