Hat Smiles Dental

To detect disease at a curable stage. Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers today and has one of the lowest survival rates, with thousands of new cases being reported each year.

To replace large amounts of lost tooth structure and/or missing teeth. Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth.

To maintain good oral health. Regular dental visits are essential to make sure oral health problems are detected and treated in a timely manner.

For repairing larger chips and cracks, and reshaping teeth. Veneers are thin laminates that can be used to correct discolored, worn down, cracked and chipped teeth.

To repair small chips or cracks. Bonding is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth's surface, sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened, and then polished for an ideal smile.

To protect children's teeth from decay. Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are effective in preventing cavities.

For the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today. Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root, anchored to the jawbone or metal framework.

For chronic jaw pain. People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect the teeth, gums and bone structures of the mouth.

To move teeth into the right position. Orthodontics is a field of dentistry that deals with corrections involving jaw and teeth alignment.

The first line of defense against oral health problems. The dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions, disorders and diseases affecting the teeth, gums and maxillofacial parts of the body.

When a tooth is hopelessly damaged or decayed. Tooth extraction procedures today are far less painful than ever before, thanks to powerful anesthetics and sedatives.

To prevent tooth loss. Gum disease is an infection of the gum tissues, and periodontal exams are vital to maintaining proper oral health.

To help you smile again. A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues, made of acrylic resin sometimes in combination with various metals.