Dentist in Lakewood

Brushing and flossing at home are the basis for good oral hygiene, but you also need the skills of a professional to maintain your teeth and gums in a healthy condition.

If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your teeth, cosmetic treatments will disguise imperfections. A tooth whitening procedure, where the teeth are bleached, may be enough to enhance your teeth. But if you have flaws that require more work, then our dentist in Lakewood can bond porcelain veneers to the surface of your teeth. Veneers are very thin, look natural, are durable and hide imperfections, such as uneven spacing problems, irregularly shaped teeth, chipping, wear and discolorations.

Porcelain crowns are both a cosmetic and restorative procedure. A crown will cover a damaged tooth that has been repaired, thus preserving and restoring it. But a crown will also improve the appearance of the tooth.

If you have missing teeth that need to be replaced, our dentist in Lakewood has implants and bridges that will do the job. A single tooth can be replaced with an implant that will act as the tooth and its root. An implant is securely anchored into the gum and has a crown attached to it. You will not have to worry about a dental implant coming loose, and it will look as natural as the tooth it is replacing.

Partial bridges will replace multiple missing teeth. A bridge is anchored to crowns that are applied to the teeth on either side of the open area, and the prosthetic teeth that are attached to the bridge effectively act as replacements.

If you have periodontal disease, our dentist in Lakewood is ready to treat your gums and restore them to good health. A scaling and root planing will be sufficient if gum disease has not progressed too far. And there are other techniques for more advanced stages of gum disease.

Our dentist in Lakewood is able to handle any type of dental situation you may have, including those sudden emergencies that sometimes come up. You can be assured of getting the expert care that you need.