There are many types of dental crowns. While we will help you decide which type is best for your needs before placing dental crowns, here’s a quick rundown of the different types of crowns available and their benefits. Metal Crowns Metal crowns are typically made of gold, silver, or porcelain. They are the most common type of crowns and have …
Placing Dental Crowns
Are you thinking of getting dental crowns? Dr. Jonathan Ford at Ford Dental Group recommends opting for this treatment if you want to improve the appearance of decayed teeth or boost tooth function. Types Of Dental Crowns Dental crowns are small caps made to fit on top of your tooth. They are used to restore the damaged and decayed teeth …
Opalescence Boost Teeth Whitening Gel
In dentistry as in life, we are always presented with opportunities to change. In past years when a patient wanted to have their teeth whitened in the office a special light was required. Not any longer! We now offer the Boost in-office whitening system as a way to speed up your whitening results.There are some advantages to this system over …
Nightguards
Teeth Grinding A nightguard is an acrylic device that you wear over your teeth to protect them. They are most often used when sleeping during a period of bruxism. Providing a thin cushion between your teeth can prevent damage to your teeth. At Ford Dental Group, we can customize a night guard to fit comfortably in your mouth, increasing your desire …
Invisalign vs. Braces
Your teeth play many important roles in your mouth. Along with biting and chewing, the teeth aid in proper speech and provide you with a gorgeous, confident smile. If you have crooked teeth, all of their functions, your oral health, and your quality of life, can suffer. At Ford Dental Group, we can provide you with the orthodontic treatment you …
Invisalign for Teens
Today, orthodontic treatment is being taken more seriously at a younger age than it was when we were kids. In our day, it was normal to see the orthodontist for the first time during our teen years and to go through high school with metal braces. Today, the recommendation is to see the orthodontist as soon as a child’s permanent …
Invisalign for Adults
Did you know that 4 million people in the U.S. wear braces? Twenty-five percent of that number are adults. The braces that are available today are quite different than what was available when you were a child. You’ve probably heard of brands like Invisalign that gradually straighten your teeth through the process of wearing a group of clear and removable …
Implants vs. Bridges
Dental restorations have come a long way in recent years. Missing or damaged teeth can raise concerns that can not only affect your oral health but also deteriorate your confidence to smile or talk freely in social circumstances. To make a bad situation worse for people seeking restorations, dentistry terms can be a little hard to understand without the help …
How to Maintain Dental Implants
Dental implants are a treatment designed to replace missing teeth. Implants use small titanium posts that are surgically placed into your jawbone. The bone fuses to the posts as you heal, turning them into stable roots that are then used to provide support for your replacement teeth. At Ford Dental Group, we provide dental implants to meet many different needs. …
How Long is the Recovery from Dental Implant Placement?
If you’ve scheduled to undergo a dental implant procedure, you will want to take steps to prepare for it to ensure you have a smooth surgery. There are also post-op instructions you can follow after the surgery to heal faster and return to your normal routine. The average recovery process for dental implants is anywhere from three to six months …