The following are descriptions of services
commonly performed at Barnegat Dental.
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Veneers |
A porcelain
covering which adheres to the tooth,
improving the esthetics of the visible
surface of the tooth. Usually used on
front teeth. |
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Inlay |
A laboratory cast
filling restoration which placed internally
into the tooth. |
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Invisalign |
Clear
aligners that are custom-molded to
fit you. Learn
More |
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Lumineers |
Porcelain veneers that offer the
painless way to a permanently whiter
and perfectly aligned smile.
Learn More |
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Onlay |
A lab fabricated
filling restoration which covers the
entire biting surface of the tooth. |
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Cleaning |
Removes plaque and tartar from the
teeth (not the roots - see root
planing). This will make the gums
and teeth healthier. A proper exam
is necessary prior to teeth cleaning
to ensure that periodontal disease
does not go undetected. |
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Gum
Treatment |
Gum
treatment is the treatment of active
gum and jaw bone disease. Gum
disease treatment can slow or stop
the progression of gum disease.
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Partials |
A
dental partial is a partial denture,
meant to replace only a few missing
teeth, rather than a full arch. |
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Dental Implant / Restoration |
A
dental implant is an artificial
tooth root replacement and is used
in prosthetic dentistry. |
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Cosmetic Bonding |
The
dental bonding procedure utilizes a
composite resin and is used for a
variety of structural as well as
cosmetic purposes. |
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Root Canals |
A
procedure used to save an abscessed
tooth by removing the dental pulp
(nerve) after the tooth is dead or
has had the pulp exposed due to
cavities or fractures. |
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Tooth Extensions |
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Dentures |
Dentures replace missing teeth and
their adjacent tissues with a
removable dental appliance made of
acrylic resin and, in some cases, a
combination of metals. |
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Fillings |
Teeth
that have been affected by tooth
decay (caries or cavities) require a
filling. There are many different
types of fillings. |
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Bonding |
The name given
to the process of placing white fillings.
This process involves chemically etching
the tooth enamel so that the filling
material will better adhere to the tooth. |
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Dental
Implants |
Artificial devices
usually made of metal, which are implanted
within the jawbone which mimic the roots
of teeth. These can be used to replace
missing teeth or retain denture appliances. |
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Bridges |
A non-removable
restoration that is used to replace
missing teeth. It is fabricated by placing
crowns on each side of the space where
the tooth is missing and suspending
a false tooth between them. This piece
is then cemented in. |
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Crowns |
A full covering
placed on a tooth to replace missing
structure and/or reinforce and strengthen
the tooth. They are indicates for broken
or cracked teeth or those that have
previous fillings encompassing more
than ½ the width of the tooth. |
Teeth Whitening
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Medicaments which
are applied to the teeth to brighten
their appearance. Most teeth whitening
procedures can be performed at home. |