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According to the U.S. Surgeon
General, more than seven percent of the population has lost one permanent
tooth by the time they’re 17 years old. When the average American
is 50 years old, they have lost an average of 12 teeth and after the
age of 65, nearly one-third of the population has lost all of their teeth.
If you’ve lost your teeth or wish they looked better, Dr. Pérez
can help you have a functional and natural looking
smile. He has carefully
selected some of the finest dental services available (listed below)
so you can have good dental health over your entire lifetime. |
Dental Implants
If you wear dentures or partials, you may miss the security,
ease, and comfort of your natural teeth. It’s hard to laugh, cough,
chew, talk, or even smile without worrying if your partials or dentures
will slip. Denture
wearers may experience soreness from lose dentures or notice a shrunken
appearance in their face as the gums and bones in their jaws recede.
Fortunately, you don’t have to live with these problems. Dental
technology has changed over the last two decades and specialists like
Dr. Pérez
can offer dental implants as
a way to replace missing teeth.
Dental implants are indistinguishable
from your natural teeth. Titanium screws are used as an artificial substitute
for tooth roots. Once placed in your gums, the implant can anchor a bridge,
denture, or even a single crown in your mouth. Implants
are long-lasting and permanent, so they won’t slip or move in your
mouth and cause injury or irritation.
Since everyone is different, Dr. Pérez will perform a comprehensive
evaluation of your mouth, including radiographs and intra-oral photographs,
to determine if implants are right for you.
Crowns and Inlays
If you have fillings or decaying teeth, there are several treatments
Dr. Pérez may recommend. Crowns are
natural looking, tooth-shaped restorations that completely cover the
tooth to just below the gum line. Not only do they look great but they
can strengthen the problem tooth. If you have unsightly or defective
fillings, Dr. Pérez may recommend inlays,
a restoration and bonds to your teeth to fill a cavity
and strength your smile. If you want a natural looking, attractive smile,
ask Dr. Pérez how crowns or inlays can help you.
Bridges
You may have heard of a bridge,
a fixed prosthetic device that are used to replace your missing natural
teeth. These days, bridges are more durable, stronger, and can be securely
fit to your mouth. Dr. Pérez may use
implants or support crowns on healthy teeth to anchor the bridge in your
mouth. While bridges help you have a beautiful smile, Dr. Pérez
may recommend them to stabilize your bite, prevent gum disease, and keep
your remaining teeth from drifting out of position.
Veneers
If you’re not happy with the appearance or natural shade of your
teeth, you can enhance your smile with veneers.
Veneers are thin, durable layers of porcelain that are applied to the
surface of your front teeth. They are bonded to the tooth enamel to change
the size, shape, and color of your teeth. To find out the best one for
you, call
us to schedule an appointment.
Bleaching
These days, more patients are looking for ways to safely
whiten or bleach their teeth. At Fairway Dental, we offer Power Bleaching. During
this
treatment, a chemical solution is placed on the surface of your teeth
to remove stains
or other discolorations. If you have existing crowns or veneers, bleaching
will not change their color. The effects of the bleaching are semi-permanent
and patients need to maintain their smile for the best results. That’s
why we also offer at-home bleaching. We create a bleaching tray, a clear
mouthpiece customized to your upper and lower teeth, and then provide
you with a special bleach solution. To achieve the best results, we recommend
that you wear the trays for one to two weeks. |
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The effects of the bleaching depend upon your teeth and the nature
of the discoloration. In order to find the best method of bleaching your
teeth,
Dr. Pérez will need to examine your teeth before he can make a
recommendation.
Cosmetic Cases
When you have a nice smile, you feel more confident about yourself.
Thankfully, with the advances in dental technology, anyone at any age
can have a
beautiful smile. Although there are many dentists who advertise cosmetic
procedures,
you should always trust your teeth to a specialist. Dr. Pérez
has the advanced training and extensive knowledge to help you have the
smile
you deserve. There are a myriad of treatments he can use to repair and
restore the natural beauty of your teeth. We use intra-oral cameras
and cosmetic imaging,
so we can show you what your smile will look like ahead of time. If you’re
tired of feeling awkward or self-conscious about your smile, call us
to schedule
a consultation.
 Gum
Disease
Gum disease (also
called periodontal disease) is an inflammation in the gums and
other tissues that surround your teeth. Nearly three-fourths of
the population has this disease. Since the early stages are painless,
many patients avoid treatment until too late. If you have missing
teeth, you are at a higher risk of developing gum disease. Thankfully,
Dr. Pérez has a variety of treatments to stop and prevent
gum disease from causing further damage. He will also recommend
and coordinate referrals to an experienced periodontist for patients
with more advanced stages of gum disease. |
Preventive Services
While Dr. Pérez is excellent at repairing and restoring your mouth,
he and his team also do a wonderful job of preventing future damage to
your teeth. When you come for your first visit, Dr. Pérez examines
your mouth thoroughly. After looking at your teeth and gums, he studies
the soft tissue in your mouth to look for lesions or other signs of oral
cancer. He inspects any existing fillings, bridgework, or other dental
appliances in your mouth for wear. He also checks your jaw for TMD or TMJ
disorders. If you have any problems, Dr. Pérez will design a complete
treatment plan to stop these problems and help you maintain excellent
dental health.
Patient Comfort & Technology
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As a prosthodontist, Dr. Pérez helps patients who need complex,
multidisciplinary treatment. Naturally, he researches the latest equipment
to find the most efficient, quiet, and painless technology available and
trains on it extensively. That’s why our office uses intra-oral cameras
and cosmetic imaging, so we can show you what your smile will look like.
Dr. Pérez also follows recent studies so he can select services
that are long-lasting and the most beneficial to his patients. Finally,
he reads up on the latest accepted guidelines and patient education so
he can pass on the information to you. That way, we can provide you with
a level of comfort that goes beyond what our DVD player, TV, and blankets
provide you. If you have any questions on the tools we use, Dr. Pérez
is always happy to demonstrate how it works. |
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