Dental health services
Dental health appointment for adults
Dental care and screening. This clinic detects cariogenic problems, crown destruction, periodontal disease, and tooth loss. Professional and periodic cleanings are also provided.
Dental health appointment for children
Health appointment to promote rapprochement with the dentist and construction of patient-professional trust. Also building of healthy habits and prevention of growth-related pathologies.
Dental health appointment for seniors
Aesthetic and functional restoration of the masticatory system; whether with implants, crowns, bridges and/or prostheses.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Series of procedures to improve the proportion of the teeth, according to the facial features of the patient. Includes teeth position correction and bite improvement.
The problem
When the patient presents worn-out teeth, with internal pigmentations or interdental spaces; this usually affects the aesthetic and functional part of the teeth.
The solution
With an appointment for cosmetic dentistry, it is possible to carry out veneer procedures or a consultation with an orthodontist, to improve the position of the teeth.
Veneers
They are a dental reparation resources that allows to correct defects of the shape and color of the teeth, as well as fracture defects, interdental spaces and positioning defects. They are materials made to the shape and size of the patient's tooth, which can be made out of resin or porcelain.
The problem
When the patient presents defects in the shape and color of the teeth, or has a dental fracture, the appearance and aesthetics of the patient's smile may be negatively affected. Additionally, a fracture could compromise the masticatory function and vitality of the affected tooth.
The solution
Aesthetically, veneers improve the appearance of the teeth and renew considerably a patient's smile, as well as it can improve the self-esteem. In the case of fractures, veneers protect and reinforce the tooth.
Teeth whitening
Series of procedures with aesthetical purposes, where a lighter and more even tone is achieved across the entire set of teeth, thus improving the patient's smile.
The problem
When a patient's teeth become dark due to external factors, such as drinking dark beverages or smoking, or when they acquire abnormal colors due to conditions such as fluorosis, this can negatively impact the patient's self-esteem.
The solution
There are various teeth whitening procedures: procedures the patient can perform at home and procedures performed in the office. With them, the patient can improve their smile by removing stains and spots of discoloration from the teeth.
Professional cleaning
Procedure that includes the deep cleaning of multiple dental issues. Here several procedures can be highlighted, such as: The removal of bacterial plaque, dental scaling, and root planing are all performed. It ends with a prophylaxis that removes small stains from the teeth.
The problem
When a patient has a poor dental hygiene, it manifests with the inflammation of the gums, which can lead to its bleeding. This can happen due to accumulation of bacterial plaque, which invades the tooth and its periodontal area.
The solution
With the professional cleaning, it is sought to restore the affected gums to its natural state, with the goal of stopping the inflammation and bleeding.
Periodontics
Treatment to care for the gums, periodontium, root portion, and alveolar bone; the supporting structures of the tooth. Periodontics includes procedures such as: removal of dental stones, root scaling and, depending on the severity of the case, surgery may be used.
The problem
When dental stones or gingivitis (gum inflammation) take place, this starts to affect the support structures of the tooth, and if they are not treated, can lead to total loss of the tooth.
The solution
A deep cleaning, at least twice a year, helps considerably to prevent periodontal diseases. In case of advanced periodontal disease, Periodontics gives an opportunity to prevent the total loss of the affected teeth.
Sealants and fluoridation
Sealants are resins that coat the grooves on the surfaces of molars and premolars to help prevent cavities in children and adolescents. Fluoridation is a procedure that seeks to strengthen tooth enamel with fluoride, with the goal of reducing the risk of cavities; it is usually applied to children and adolescents.
The problem
Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to cavities. Cavities is damage to tooth enamel caused by bacteria. Cavities can affect the enamel, dentin, and nerve, with the possibility of an abscess. An untreated cavity can lead to severe pain and the complete loss of the affected tooth.
The solution
When the sealant adheres to the tooth, it allows daily brushing to be more effective. With fluoridation, fluoride is applied directly to the tooth surface, strengthening it against cavities.
Fillings and resins
A filling is a filling that matches the color and characteristics of the tooth and is performed where structural damage to the tooth is observed, whether due to decay or fracture.
The problem
When a cavity or loss of hard tooth tissue (enamel and/or dentin) occurs, this can pose a threat to the health of the affected tooth due to bacterial growth in the cavity. A tooth fracture can also lead to similar complications.
The solution
Filling allows the restoration of affected or lost dental tissue, thus protecting the vitality of the tooth.
Implants
It is a metallic bolt, that replaces the root of a missing tooth, upon which a crown is installed, which resembles the real tooth.
The problem
When one or more teeth are completely lost, chewing function can be negatively affected. The absence of missing teeth also deteriorates the patient's smile and can cause self-esteem issues.
The solution
This procedure surgically installs implants in the jawbone (beneath the gum). Restoring missing teeth in this way helps restore the patient's chewing function and improve their smile.
Crowns
The crown is a covering that is located over a severely affected tooth or an implant.
The problem
When a tooth has been severely affected on its coronal portion, due to a cavity or a fracture, and filling isn't enough to restore the tooth.
The solution
A crown helps to restore a tooth severely affected. It covers and protects the upper portion of the affected tooth.
Dental bridges
Dental bridges are partial fixed prostheses, which are tailored to the patient, to substitute lost teeth. These bridges are composed of multiple crowns and can be made in metal-ceramic or zirconium.
The problem
A missing tooth can cause problems in the biting and/or articulation of the jaw. The patient can also wish for a more permanent solution besides dentures.
The solution
The dental bridge is a device that is connected to two teeth on both sides of a dental vacuum. An appointment for a dental bridge allows to replace the lost tooth, and to restore the functionality and aesthetic of the smile.
Dental prostheses
Mouthpiece that can be made out of acrylic or flexi material, and that is used to replace large denture portions that have been lost.
The problem
When there is a total or very significant loss of the denture, this represents a serious challenge for the chewing function, which reduces the quality of life of the patient.
The solution
The dental prostheses allow the patient to smile with normalcy, and restores the chewing function, therefore improving its quality of life.