Dentures are a time-tested and effective solution for replacing missing teeth. At Littleton Dental Care, we concern ourselves with the details of making dentures that work for our patients. There is no getting around the fact that dentures have limitations and a set of frustrations. We will do everything we can to minimize these factors.
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We now have the choice to replace the roots of teeth and eliminate the need for some bridges, partial dentures, or gaps between teeth. We accomplish this with dental implants.
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Dentistry is an art as well as a science. In the past few years, both aspects have advanced greatly. We now rarely need to use a metal base for crown. Today’s “porcelain” crowns are actually much more durable than the metal-ceramic crowns of the past, and in addition, they are extraordinarily natural-looking. In contrast with
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Dental Exam A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will include the following: Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions. Oral cancer screening: Check the
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Dr. Reeder has vast experience removing teeth of all kinds, including 3rd molars, or “wisdom teeth.” There are many situations that call for the removal of a tooth or teeth. These include infection, bad positioning, an unhealthy, non-restorable tooth, or for orthodontic reasons. Most people universally consider it bad news to hear they need a
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Teeth can now be straightened without braces and wires. Clear aligners move teeth comfortably and safely without displaying metal.
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Everybody wants to look their best. Dr. Reeder is passionate about making his dental work as beautiful as possible, even when cosmetics isn’t the primary goal of treatment. Many patients are specifically interested in using dental services to enhance the appearance of their smile. They want to smile with confidence. The first thing others notice
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A composite or tooth-colored filling is usually the first choice to repair a tooth that is affected by early or moderate decay, cracks, or old, failing fillings. The defective part of the tooth or old material is removed and then filled with a beautiful, bonded restoration. Although today’s composite materials are durable and beautiful, they
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Mini dental implants are about half the size in diameter of a regular dental implant. This offers many benefits, and they can also be used in situations where regular implants cannot. If an implant needs to be placed in a narrow space, mini implants are the preferred method because of their smaller size. A main
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