Dental concerns affect how your mouth looks and works. These issues vary in seriousness, but you can often prevent them with routine visits to our dental office. Taking care of your teeth and gums is crucial for good health. A healthy smile not only boosts your overall wellness but also boosts your confidence.
Treatment for Your Dental Issues in Virginia Beach, VA
We take care of both cosmetic and functional dental needs to ensure your smile looks great and works well. We can enhance your smile’s appearance as well as fix oral health issues at the same time. Our team is here to help you achieve a healthy mouth and make you feel confident about your smile.
Broken & Missing Teeth
Broken or missing teeth can cause major concern not just for cosmetic reasons, but also because they pose serious health risks. Once a tooth is lost, the bone and gum are susceptible to decay, trauma and deterioration. Dr. Sinclair and Dr. Reichley offer treatment options for replacing broken or missing teeth, including:
- Dental implants: Our dental implants are the most natural-looking and long-lasting solution for damaged or missing teeth. A dental implant is a titanium post the dentist places surgically into the jawbone below the gum line. This post acts like a tooth root, creating a sturdy base for a replacement tooth. The dentist attaches the replacement tooth to this post.
- Dental bridges: A dental bridge is a restoration that fills gaps between teeth. The bridgework is a series of prosthetic teeth linked together and supported by an anchor on either side of the gap. The anchor teeth are either natural teeth strengthened by a dental crown, or dental implants.
- Dentures: Dentures are custom-made artificial teeth we use to replace missing teeth and some of the gum tissue. Our dental lab will make them using impressions of your mouth. We offer partial dentures, full dentures, and implant dentures (All-on-4 dental implants).
Teeth Grinding
Many people grind or clench their teeth at night without knowing it. This habit can cause jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth, and other issues. Dr. Sinclair has advanced training to diagnose and treat TMJ disorders and the damage from teeth grinding. To learn more about our TMJ disorder services, see TMJ treatments.
Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums often indicate gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. It includes symptoms like gum pain, soreness, and bleeding, especially in the early stage called gingivitis. Routine visits to the dentist and professional teeth cleanings are crucial for preventing gum disease.
Dr. Sinclair and Dr. Reichley provide treatments for patients with more advanced gum disease symptoms.
Tooth Decay
A tooth cavity, also known as tooth decay or dental caries, happens when plaque builds up on teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms naturally. When plaque mixes with sugars and starches from food, it creates acids that attack tooth enamel.
As enamel wears down, teeth become vulnerable to cavities. Dr. Sinclair and Dr. Reichley provide tooth-colored dental fillings for patients dealing with tooth decay. These fillings help restore teeth to their normal shape and function.
Ready to restore your smile? Schedule an appointment today to begin your journey to healthier teeth, gums, and mouth!