Dentures/Prosthesis Dentures are removable teeth that help replace missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They come in two options: partial or complete. Partial dentures fill in missing space caused by lost teeth and prevent other teeth from shifting. They are placed alongside and complement natural teeth. Complete dentures work the [...]
Composite Fillings
Dr. Komal Dhir2018-02-26T04:00:58-08:00Composite Fillings At Delta Dental, amalgam fillings are not typically something we would advocate for, as we find there are better alternatives here. For example, composite fillings, which are made of a mixture of colored plastic and glass, are a much better and safer way to restore teeth. Composite [...]
Oral Surgery
Dr. Komal Dhir2018-02-26T04:02:23-08:00Oral Surgery Oral surgery is any surgery that consists of cutting into or removing tissue from the mouth, extracting teeth, or installing a dental implant. Surgery is used to correct many problems in the areas of the jaw, face, neck, soft mouth tissues, and of course teeth. In the [...]
Root Canal
Dr. Komal Dhir2018-02-26T04:04:59-08:00Root Canal At times, the nerve under a tooth can be subjected to decay or infection. When this happens, a root canal procedure is necessary to correct the situation. To ensure tooth survival, along with the damaged nerve, the pulp (living tissue) inside the tooth must also be removed. [...]
Crowns and Bridges
Dr. Komal Dhir2018-02-26T04:10:49-08:00Crowns and Bridges Crowns: crowns are surface caps that cover the entire tooth and restore it to its original size and shape. They protect the tooth and strengthen its structure, as well as look almost entirely natural depending on the material used. Although there are several materials to choose [...]