Porcelain Veneers Bleaching Tooth Colored Restorations Crowns and Bridges Implants Prophylaxis (Cleanings) Periodontal Therapy Root Canals Pins and Posts Treating Snoring

Porcelain Veneers

Since we have a section devoted to porcelain veneers, I will just provide you with the link here.Click here
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Bleaching 

Having a section devoted to this, here is the link.Click Here
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Tooth Colored Restorations 

Unlike the silver mercury fillings of the past, these fillings actually reinforce and strengthen the tooth as they are bonded to the tooth as opposed to just wedging in place. They look so natural, you cannot tell you ever had a cavity, whereas silver fillings make you look like you still have cavities.
One of our most common procedures is taking out old, worn-out silver alloys and replacing them with the tooth colored composites. Many patients have actually reported that they actually feel physically better after this procedure is done.
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Crowns and Bridges 

For single crowns, we use non-metal crowns to replace broken or worn teeth. One of the latest developments is the Procera AllCeram crown. It is a unique system for the fabrication of highly aesthetic and functional dental crowns. It utilizes computer-assisted design/computer-aided machining or "CAD/CAM" technology in a restorative protocol that provides unsurpassed strength and aesthetics for crowns while optimizing fit and reducing the chairtime involved in the restorative procedure.
The all-ceramic material is extremely biocompatible with the body being composed of pure titanium and densely sintered pure aluminum oxide. They can be used in the anterior and posterior regions of the mouth, meaning every tooth. Here is a cross section of one.

For bridges, we use porcelain fused to metal for strength. They have proven to be lasting and beautiful restorations through the years but for those who don't want a bridge to replace missing teeth, we can do implants.
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Implants 

We have successfully treated edentulous areas with implants for over 20 years. The designs have changed but the concept is the same. The Oral Surgeon or Periodontist places the implant into the jaw, where it is left for 6 months to integrate with the bone. After 6 months, our office places the final restoration inside and on top of the submerged implant consisting of crowns, bridges, or combinations of both.
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Prophylaxis (Cleanings)

We recommend teeth cleaning done by a professional every 6 months for those in excellent condition. For others, prone to periodontal disease and bleeding of gums, we recommend 3 months.
Some excellent drug treatments for bad gums have proven effective. The one we prescribe most to our patients is Periostat and have noticed wonderful results in 3 to 6 months time.
If you need more than this, we are able to recommend a periodontist (gum specialist) to you.
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Periodontal Therapy 

Whenever possible, we use a non-surgical conservative approach to treating your periodontal problems. Preventive maintenance, along with early detection and use of periostat will ward off a run-away periodontal condition.
When the pockets (spaces between the gum and the teeth) are too deep and the teeth become loose, a periodontist should be consulted and we can help you in this area.
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Root Canals

If the nerve of the tooth becomes infected, root canal therapy or extraction are the only alternatives. We believe in always saving the tooth, when it is humanly possible.
Today root canals are a painless procedure and sometimes completed in one visit. Their is no need for this procedure to cause you anxiety, we can even make it pleasant for you.
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Pins and Posts 

Sometimes a tooth will break off at the gum line or be decayed so much that there isn't sufficient tooth left for capping. In these cases, we solve it easily by placing pins or a post in the tooth and build it up so that we have something to place a crown on. It's sort of like an implant in a tooth on which is placed the final crown.
I have done these for over 20 years and have perfected them and refined them to an artform.
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Treating Snoring

It is estimated that more than 80 million people in North America snore while sleeping. While snorers often do not seem to suffer from snoring themselves (excluding Sleep Apnea Disorder), their spouses and children are often repeatedly disturbed during their sleep cycles.
Left untreated snoring can produce tensions and even animosity among family members. Today however, thanks to extensive research and documented effectiveness, Dr. Ivey can prescribe an affordable, custom made, SILENT NITE snoring prevention device.

What Causes Snoring?

During sleep, the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax making the breathing airway smaller. This decrease in the airway space increases the velocity of air flowing through the airway during breathing. As the velocity of required air is increased in the constricted space, soft tissues like the soft palate and the uvula vibrate. These vibrations of the soft tissues in the mouth and throat result in what is called "noisy breathing" or generally referred to as snoring. It should also be noted that sleep studies have shown that excess body weight, heavy alcohol consumption and other sedatives have been shown to increase the severity of snoring.

Surgical techniques to remove respiration impairing structures such as uvula, enlarged tonsils and adenoids have been among the many attempted snoring remedies. These soft tissue surgical procedures have shown only moderate success rates (e.g. 20 to 40%). At certain levels of severity, complete blockage of the airway space by the soft tissues and the tongue can occur. This is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea if the period of asphyxiation lasts longer than 10 seconds. For the majority of snorers however, the most affordable, non­invasive, comfortable, and effective snoring solution is the SILENT NITE.

How does the SILENT NITE prevent snoring?

Snoring research has also shown that custom fabricated dental devices worn at night that move the lower jaw into a forward position, increase the three dimensional space in the airway tube which reduces air velocity and soft tissue vibrations. By increasing the volumetric capacity of the airway and preventing soft tissue vibrations, snoring is eliminated. In clinical research studies, these dentist prescribed oral devices have exhibited initial snoring prevention success rates of between 70 to 100%.

The SILENT NITE device positions the lower jaw into a forward position by means of special connectors that are attached to transparent flexible upper & lower forms. The forms are custom laminated with heat and pressure to the dentist's model of the mouth. The fit is excellent and comfortable.

Breathing is easier with SILENT NITE

SILENT NITE devices do not interfere with breathing through the mouth. Even in cases of congested nasal passages the device prevents snoring and allows uninhibited oral breathing. Small movements of the jaw (temporomandibular joint or TMJ) are possible while wearing a SILENT NITE device. This movement potential helps minimize stiffness in the joints of the jaw in the morning. The SILENT NITE device may produce a slight sensation of the jaws being out of alignment upon wakening. This feeling is due to lymphatic fluid build up in the jaw joint that occurs overnight and will rapidly subside in minutes. SILENT NITE devices help promote deeper, more restful sleep by preventing snoring.
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