The following are descriptions of services commonly performed at Barnegat Dental.
Veneers | A porcelain covering which adheres to the tooth, improving the esthetics of the visible surface of the tooth. Usually used on front teeth. |
Inlay | A laboratory cast filling restoration which placed internally into the tooth. |
Invisalign | Clear aligners that are custom-molded to fit you. Learn More |
Lumineers | Porcelain veneers that offer the painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile. Learn More |
Onlay | A lab fabricated filling restoration which covers the entire biting surface of the tooth. |
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. |
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. |
Partials | A dental partial is a partial denture, meant to replace only a few missing teeth, rather than a full arch. |
Dental Implant / Restoration | A dental implant is an artificial tooth root replacement and is used in prosthetic dentistry. |
Cosmetic Bonding | The dental bonding procedure utilizes a composite resin and is used for a variety of structural as well as cosmetic purposes. |
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. |
Teeth Whitening | Medicaments which are applied to the teeth to brighten their appearance. Most teeth whitening procedures can be performed at home. |
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. |
Fillings | Teeth that have been affected by tooth decay (caries or cavities) require a filling. There are many different types of fillings. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Crowns | A full covering placed on a tooth to replace missing structure and/or reinforce and strengthen the tooth. They are indicated for broken or cracked teeth or those that have previous fillings encompassing more than half the width of the tooth. |