Services

Crowns are necessary when a tooth is severely damaged or has suffered from advanced decay and cannot be fixed with a bonded filling material. Crowns cover the remaining tooth and restore its function, strength, and esthetics. Several crown material options are available, and we will discuss these on an individual basis, depending on the area of the mouth that needs to be restored.

Bridges can be utilized when tooth loss occurs due to gum disease, decay, or injury. The loss of the tooth can create greater problems for your dental health if it is not corrected. The teeth next to the missing tooth (or teeth) can begin to move and result in pain, discomfort, and can look unsightly. With bridges, Dr. Lynn will close any gaps in your smile. The bridge looks and acts just like natural teeth, is permanently cemented, and helps to maintain the position of the rest of your teeth.

If you happen to be missing one or more teeth, dental implants could be the perfect solution for you! Dental implants are natural-looking and are permanently anchored into the patient’s jawbone and, unlike traditional bridges, no preparation of adjacent teeth is required.

It is essential to replace missing teeth because, if left with spaces, your teeth can shift and cause a variety of other dental problems. Dr. Lynn has extensive experience in treatment planning and designing implant solutions that are custom-tailored for each individual patient. When your dental implants are placed, your jaw will bond and attach to the implant, making them very strong and functional. Dr. Lynn is the only area dentist to be certified in both the surgical and restorative phases of dental implants. Our implants are guaranteed for life!

Root canal therapy is needed when a cavity has reached the pulp of a tooth causing an infection of the nerve or when severe trauma has affected the tooth. Regular checkups with your dentist help to avoid and prevent the need for endodontic therapy. But once the pulp has become infected, it must be treated to avoid further issues since it cannot heal by itself. Some signs that the pulp is infected include sensitivity to hot or cold foods or liquids, pain, swelling, or even a bad taste in the mouth. For some patients, no symptoms are obvious, and they are unaware of a problem even exists until a dentist sees them for an exam.

When endodontic therapy is performed, your dentist will clean out the infected pulp and disinfect the canals of the tooth. Once the area is disinfected, the canals of the tooth are filled with a special material that prevents further infections and heals the tooth. Sometimes a core build-up, bonded post, and crown are necessary for restoring a tooth to function.

If you’re missing teeth, dentures are an option to give you the smile you crave and the functionality you need. Dentures make it possible to eat foods that require chewing and allow you to keep your diet and lifestyle you’re accustomed to. Dentures are usually recommended to replace teeth that are causing serious pain or have severe damage. Full dentures replace all of the upper or lower teeth, while partial dentures can be fitted around healthy teeth to complete your smile.