Restorative Services

TMJ Treatment

TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. The TMJs are the small joints in front of each ear that attach the lower jaw to the skull. They allow you to perform such functions as opening and closing your mouth, chewing, speaking and swallowing. TMJ conditions are manifested by pain in the muscles of the jaw and face along with limitations in the ability to execute normal movements. If you suffer from such pain, neuromuscular dentistry can help!

Our dentist, Dr. Chaffin, is a TMJ treatment specialist. He uses the latest techniques to find your ideal bite through relaxation of the jaw muscles and custom-made appliances that can begin to offer relief within days of beginning treatment.

Hygiene

Preventative care is an integral part of our practice. Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat and speak properly. Good oral health is important to your overall well-being. Promoting health through preventative dentistry and educating our patients on good oral hygiene is the heart of our practice. Thorough examinations and professional cleanings allow us to identify problem areas and stop periodontal disease.

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Full mouth Rehabilitation takes into account not only the look and health of the teeth, but also the comfort and health of the muscles that affect how you use your teeth. If the jaw is out of proper alignment and the bite just doesn't fit correctly, these highly used muscles become constantly stressed.

This stress can manifest itself by pain in the jaw, head, face, neck and/or shoulders. It can cause headaches, jaw clicking and popping, and eventually, a stressed, aging facial expression. A full mouth restoration not only restores the teeth, it also restores the whole smile and facial expression to one that is more natural, relaxed and youthful. A full mouth restoration is the solution to TMJ/TMD issues, worn down teeth or significant decay. Expert cosmetic dentist, Dr. Chaffin is trained to solve all these issues, quickly and easily. Call our office and see how we can help you today!

Implants

Implants are changing the way people live! With implants, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. A person with implants regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence once again, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours have been preserved.

Implants consist of small titanium posts which are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition to restoring a natural appearance in the mouth, implants can help preserve facial structure by preventing bone deterioration which typically occurs when teeth are missing.

Metal Free Fillings

If your teeth are filled with dark, gray, metal fillings, you've got more to worry about than your appearance. Metal amalgams can damage teeth. Temperature sensitive, amalgams expand with heat and contract with cold. This movement weakens the tooth wall, leading to fractures and also allows bacteria to enter and cause decay. They also contain mercury which may have negative long-term health effects. Tooth-colored composite fillings are a safer, stronger, more attractive and more enduring alternative to metal. They conservatively restore your teeth to strength and your smile to beauty.

Inlays & Onlays

If you need repairs made in your smile but worry about mercury amalgam fillings, we have the answer for you. Porcelain Inlays and Onlays are a natural-looking alternative to amalgam fillings. Beautiful and durable, they are formed to fit and fill most types of cavities and are almost impossible to distinguish from natural teeth. If your old metal fillings are making your smile unattractive and dark, we can easily replace them with attractive porcelain alternatives.

Periodontics

Periodontal treatment starts with prevention. Regular cleanings and good hygiene habits are excellent precautions to avoid gum disease. The main cause of periodontal disease is bacteria in the form of a sticky, colorless plaque that constantly forms on your teeth; however, other factors can cause the disease or influence its progression. Scaling, root planing, and local delivery of antimicrobials can treat and prevent the progression of the disease. In some cases, surgical therapy or cosmetic solutions may be necessary to correct the damage caused from gum disease both physically and cosmetically. Our team can evaluate your situation and present the best treatment options for you.

Endodontics

With today's modern dental techniques, having root canals done by a dentist is no longer a scary experience. Drs. Chaffin and Brown are experienced in performing root canal therapy. Extensive decay, an accident, tooth fracture or gum disease can kill a tooth and cause root canal symptoms such as pain or a dental abscess. However, regardless of the cause, your teeth can be saved by using modern root canal therapy to do effective treatment.