The Dental Center At Easton Town Center

Without proper oral healthcare and proper attention, the overall health of your mouth can deteriorate over time. Without regular brushing, flossing, and visits to the dentist, all kinds of calamities can occur. It is important to seek the help of an experienced dentist before your oral health reaches a point where it necessitates intensive treatment. The Dental Center at Easton offers restorative dentistry, a process that restores the health of your mouth and returns your confidence. Restorative dentistry procedures can act to repair minor damage and they can correct major tooth loss.

How Can Poor Oral Health Affect Your Daily Life?

What Services Does The Dental Center at Easton offer to Restore Your Oral Health?

These are just a few of the procedures that we offer at The Dental Center at Easton that help restore your oral health. Contact us today to set up a consultation and give yourself something to smile about!

If you are one of many people in the Columbus, Ohio area struggling with your oral health, you may feel like there is no way to regain the healthy look and feel that your teeth once had. At The Dental Center at Easton, we use dental crowns and bridges to not only restore the health of your teeth but also to make them look better! If you are considering a dental crown or bridge, you likely want to learn more about these crucial dental devices.

What is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is put on top of a damaged tooth in order to create a protective covering. It is a permanent device that should only be placed and removed by an experienced dentist.

How Does a Dental Crown Work?

Crowns cover up and protect weak, fractured, or malformed teeth. They can also be used as “posts” for dental bridges. In addition to serving as structural supports, crowns also provide a healthy and functional appearance to previously misshapen teeth. Crowns are nearly indistinguishable from regular teeth because they are manufactured from porcelain or ceramic and can be accurately matched to your natural tooth color.

What is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge, like its traditional namesake, traverses the gap between missing teeth, teeth with large spaces in between them, or implants form ‘posts’ for a dental bridge. Like dental crowns, bridges are permanent devices that require installation and removal by an experienced dentist.

How Does a Dental Bridge Work?

When a dental patient has missing teeth, the other teeth in their mouths begin to shift direction in order to fill the empty space. This can often lead to an unhealthy bite profile, jaw problems, and even gum disease. A dental bridge works to cover this gap and maintain a healthy looking and feeling mouth by anchoring itself on two teeth or dental implants called abutments. Crowns are attached to abutments and the pontic, or main part of the bridge, is attached to the crowns. Like crowns, a bridge’s porcelain or ceramic covering can be matched to your natural tooth color. This allows bridges to be almost indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Now that you understand the purpose and processes behind dental crowns and bridges, maintain a healthy mouth by scheduling an appointment with one of the experienced dentists at The Dental Center at Easton! Let help your bridge the gap to oral health!

Once you and your dentist have decided that a dental crown or bridge is the appropriate option to address your dental healthcare needs, you will likely have questions about the crown or bridge manufacturing process. New crowns or bridges are permanent tooth replacements that will be present in your mouth for years to come so you want to make sure that you are educated about their manufacturing processes and that you know how to properly care for your new teeth.

How Are Dental Crowns and Bridges Made?

When getting a new crown or bridge placed, your dentist will file down your damaged tooth or teeth in order to make room for the new prosthesis. After an initial filing, a mold is taken of your teeth. This will act as a shaping device for your new crown or bridge. The mold is sent to the dental laboratory where skilled technicians form your prosthetic. A temporary crown or bridge will be fitted while the permanent device is being made. A temporary crown or bridge is often made of acrylic or stainless steel, while a permanent crown or bridge is usually manufactured out of metal, porcelain, or ceramic. Metal is a good choice for non-visible teeth in the back of the mouth because of its durability, while porcelain or ceramic are the best choices for visible teeth. These materials can be matched to your natural tooth color. After approximately 2-3 weeks, the crown and/or bridge is ready to be installed.

Your dentist will gently remove the temporary crown or bridge and place the permanent one with cement. When a bridge is installed, the pontic, the main part of the bridge, it is attached to two anchoring teeth, called abutments, that have been covered with crowns.

How Long do Dental Crowns and Bridges Last?

A crown or bridge can last a lifetime with proper care. It is important to practice good dental hygiene after you have been given a new dental crown or bridge. Make sure that you brush and floss at least twice a day, and attend regularly scheduled check-ups with your dentist. Avoid hard foods such as ice and raw vegetables, sticky foods such as caramel, and habits that are hard on your teeth such as biting your nails or using teeth to open packages.

Now that you better understand the manufacturing process and proper caring techniques for dental crowns and bridges, you are ready to take the next step in your journey to better dental health. Let the professionals at The Dental Center at Easton assist you! We serve patients in Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas that include New Albany and Gahanna. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

Invisalign is a fantastic solution for many candidates of traditional braces. If you’re considering Invisalign, you’ve probably heard lots of different things about this relatively new alignment process. There are plenty of misconceptions floating around about it. Here today, we’re going to dispel some of those. These are some common myths about Invisalign.

The first misconception is that it is painless. Invisalign offers many things, but being pain-free is not one of them. There is currently no way to move teeth without the person feeling it, although Invisalign does involve less pain than traditional braces. With the plastic aligners, you are more likely to feel a deep soreness in your gums. That’s the effect of gently moving a tooth into place. There will be no metal wire that snaps and scrapes your mouth or irritate the gums. And Invisalign involves getting a new aligner every two to eight weeks. Because these will only be slightly different, there is less pain than if you were to use a single aligner.

Many people also have the idea that Invisalign works faster than braces. Moving teeth is  a process. It can take weeks to move them even the smallest measurable amount. That is why you should wear your aligner at nearly all times. Of course it should be removed for meals and possibly special occasions, but the alignment should be occurring at least twenty-two hours each day to be effective.

Finally, many candidates think that Invisalign costs much less than braces. This is why it’s important to consult your doctor. Invisalign costs roughly as much as traditional braces. Because there are many aligners that you get every handful of weeks and each is highly customized to your mouth, the cost of alignment is about the same. However, the good news is that it is covered by insurance when recommended by a professional.

You may still have more questions about Invisalign. Consult a trained dentist at The Dental Center. Our office is conveniently located at Easton to serve the Central Ohio region, including Columbus.

Candidates for dental braces or cosmetic orthodontic correction often choose Invisalign as the solution better suited to their needs. Trained dentists can prescribe the Invisalign system because they’ve received all the knowledge they need to assess if Invisalign is right for you. If you’re looking at traditional braces, you may want to consider this less invasive alternative. Here are a few reasons why Invisalign could be a better solution.

• The effects of Invisalign may be longer lasting than those of braces. The system uses a clear plastic aligner that guides your whole tooth into the correct position. Braces instead attach to part of your tooth and tug it in the right direction. This is a more natural process that can have further reaching results.

• Invisalign is removable. Got a big presentation or date coming up? Just slip the aligner out of your mouth for the time being. You can essentially pause your treatment. While you don’t need to use your custom aligner 24/7, we do recommend keeping it in at least twenty-two hours per day.

• The clear aligner is less noticeable than braces. If you would feel self-conscious about having braces, ask your dentist about Invisalign. As an adult, having braces could be a huge deal. Or even as a teenager, getting braces would be a big life change. The plastic guide is less intrusive into your life.

• You can eat whatever you want. Popcorn is an amazing snack. Can you imagine going years without getting any at the movies? What about caramel or chewing gum? With Invisalign, you don’t have to worry about that. Take the aligner out before eating, and brush your teeth thoroughly before putting it back in.

• There is no damage to your mouth. Braces snap. That’s just a fact of having them. Rough metal ends can scrape at your mouth and gums in the time before you get it fixed. Invisalign is a solid piece of plastic that won’t break in your mouth.

If you’re interested in finding out if you are a candidate for Invisalign, stop by The Dental Center at Easton. We’re conveniently located just off I-270 to better serve the Columbus, Ohio region.

Invisalign is a new solution for correcting dental issues. Before recently, braces and retainers were the only method for dental correction. These limited what patients could eat, and were a big commitment for maintenance. Even with the introduction of more permanent retainers that fit on the back side of teeth, the same dietary and maintenance concerns remained. With Invisalign, you can stylishly correct your smile with less disturbance to your daily life.

Many orthodontic procedures can be performed by Invisalign. It’s a highly customizable solution for moderate to severe problems. And this isn’t just a cosmetic solution; Inivisalign is good for issues that are compounded by gum disease, jaw pain, gingivitis, and even tooth decay or loss. The alignment process of Invisalign is perfect for cases of overbite, tooth crowding from too little jaw space, and teeth that are spread too far apart.

If you are unsure about traditional braces or would feel self-conscious about them, then this clear plastic alignment can do the job without intruding on your social life. Invisalign is perfect for adults considering braces. Teenagers and even younger students may also find Invisalign to be the best fit for their lives. In addition, teenagers often feel the limitations of traditional braces on their diet. Invisalign does away with all of that.

There are no dietary restrictions with plastic realignment. Popcorn at the movies is a-ok. Chewing gum and caramel are no longer forbidden. Invisalign is removed before each meal, so there’s no danger of getting food stuck in it. Proper tooth brushing is suggested after eating, though. Planning your meals is key with Invisalign since it should be worn twenty-two hours each day. Even though it offers more freedoms, candidates should prepare themselves to commit to Invisalign.

If you’re interested in Invisalign, consult with your dentist to learn more. Only dentists trained in it can use the Invisalign system. At The Dental Center, we have the resources to supply the Columbus, Ohio region with Invisalign. Come on in and hear the stories of successful patients that we’ve treated.

Your teeth are like superheroes. They are the guardians of your entire digestive system, and man do they take a beating. These teeth are there to help you, and you’ve had them for almost as long as you can remember. It’s easy to take them for granted. After all, the enamel of a tooth is one of the strongest surfaces in our body. Like a superhero, they are nearly impervious. Nearly.

Once in a long while, something tragic can happen to your teeth. You fall and chip a tooth, you suffer a trauma to your jaw, or maybe you literally bite off more than you can chew. Cracking and chipping are an everyday possibility even though we almost never think of it. If your tooth is damaged, don’t worry. Your smile can be saved.

A cosmetic dentist works to repair or improve your smile. If you have a chipped or broken tooth, give our Columbus office a call to set up a consultation. But cosmetic dentists don’t just stop there. Cosmetic dentists can also shrink unsightly gaps between teeth and whiten your smile. These are all their areas of expertise.

Dental bonding is one type of dentistry that our experts specialize in. Bonding is the simple, quick solution for cosmetic issues. Dentists use a special liquid to create texture on the tooth to be bonded. This creates a rough surface for the new cosmetic material to be placed. The cosmetic enamel is a natural colored composite material that the dentist molds into the shape of a tooth. Roughening the tooth surface allows the texture beneath it to be stronger, making it difficult to come off accidentally. In fact, dental bonding can last longer than many solutions, sometimes even up to a decade.

All or most of the work at our Columbus office can be accomplished in a single appointment. Like many orthodontic procedures, cosmetic bonding utilizes ultraviolet light for fast bonding with adhesive materials. We know that you’re busy, so we keep your time in the chair to a minimum.

To hear about dental bonding and what our specialists can do, set up an appointment with our office. We serve the Central Ohio region and are conveniently located at Easton. Give your little superheroes a boost.

What does a cosmetic dentist do, and why is cosmetic bonding good for you? These are very good questions. Dental technology is advancing, and so cosmetic bonding is becoming quite the popular way to align and mold teeth. You’re already familiar with what an orthodontist does – that’s cosmetic dentistry. The bonding process is a faster, more comprehensive process for accomplishing similar ends.

Cosmetic bonding is a way to fill gaps in your teeth, mend chipped teeth, and whiten your smile. Bonding also lasts longer than traditional fillings, staying on for up to eleven years. Best of all, it’s a minimally invasive process, and progress can be seen after a single dental appointment. The Dental Center is your resource for Columbus dentists who know about cosmetic bonding.

Bonding uses an enamel-like dental composite or resin that is applied to the surface of each tooth, sculpted, hardened, and finally polished. A fine texture is first produced on the tooth so that the composite will have something to bond with. Once applied, a high-intensity light is used to cure the material, hardening it on your teeth while you wait. The process takes several coats. After the final one, the composite can be sculpted and polished. The final result is a breathtaking new smile.

Almost whatever the condition, bonding can help give you an award-winning smile. Call our Columbus office and set up an appointment to learn more about dental bonding. We’re conveniently located at Easton Town Center, which is easy to get to no matter what part of Ohio you’re coming from. We look forward to making your smile even better.

Because of their rise in popularity, people from all walks of life are becoming more and more interested in porcelain veneers.  It makes sense, too.  Porcelain veneers can very easily seem like the most simple and effective method for restoring a beautiful smile.

Like most anything else in life, there can certainly be downsides.  Getting porcelain veneers can be a somewhat painful process because a layer of your natural enamel must be removed.  Additionally, getting porcelain veneers is an irreversible treatment which means that you can never go back to just having your original teeth after you’ve had veneers applied.  However, most people find that the benefits greatly outweigh the disadvantages.

• Each set of porcelain veneers is unique to the patient.  Though it takes significantly more time, your dentist will specially craft your porcelain veneers to ensure that they are the perfect match for your smile.
• After porcelain veneers are applied, it is virtually impossible to distinguish them from your natural teeth.  A smile of porcelain veneers will look just as happy and healthy as any other smile.
• Porcelain veneers have some advantages over normal teeth in that they resist stains from coffee and tea.  They can do this because, even though they look just like normal teeth, they are made from high tech materials.
• Because they are made to enhance teeth, porcelain veneers can be maintained just as any other tooth would be.  They still require typical brushing and flossing though they may need different whitening techniques than other teeth.
• A porcelain veneer wouldn’t be effective if it was fragile so they are designed to be as strong and sturdy as any other tooth in your mouth.  They will bite and chew like any other tooth, just don’t expect them to be indestructible.

While there are downsides to veneers, many people find they help much more than they hurt.  A set of veneers, when cared for properly, will last a lifetime.  To learn more about how veneers can help you, give us a call today!

Every day, new people in Columbus get dental implants.  It could be from tooth loss or decay or any number of other reasons but the end result is preferably a dental implant.  This procedure is the permanent solution to many different problems that simple dentures cannot address.

As it is not yet the most common procedure, many people still have questions about what takes place during and after you get a dental implant.

Though it may sound daunting, a dental implant is a fairly straight forward procedure for the patient.  As long as you follow a few simple steps, your teeth and gums will be as healthy as possible.

• First, a simple metal screw will be inserted into your jaw.  This will act as the anchor for your new replacement tooth.  It must be placed directly into your jaw so that the new tooth has the strongest base possible.
• After the screw is placed, the area must heal.  This basically allows time for the bone to grow and rebuild around the screw so that it is completely stabilized.  This will ensure that the procedure is permanent.  In some cases, it may take a few months for the implant to become completely integrated with the jaw.
• Once the jaw is absolutely healed, it is finally time to have the new tooth inserted.  The new dental crown will be created specifically to match your other teeth in size, shape, and color so that it will match perfectly.  When done correctly, your new crown will be completely indistinguishable from any of your other teeth.  Additionally, it will require the same care and treatment as a normal tooth.

While it would be ideal to hold onto all of your natural teeth, sometimes a dental implant is the best option.  With proper care and treatment from The Dental Center at Easton, your dental implant can help keep your smile perfect for life.  Call us today to see how we can help your smile.