At Lighthouse Family Dentistry we provide a variety of comprehensive dental services from checkups and routine cleanings to cosmetic dentistry including whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures, partials, and implants, and more.
 
It is out greatest pleasure to have you as a patient. Our practice is committed to 100% patient satisfaction. Because we are proud of the beautiful smiles we have created in the community, we want you to be excited about all of the services we provide. As a practice fully committed to excellent customer service, we value your opinion. Our practice always welcomes your feedback on ways we can improve.
 

COSMETIC DENTISTRY WHITENING LUMINEERS CROWNS

BRIDGES DENTURES PARTIALS IMPLANTS

  
             
 
COSMETIC DENTISTRY 
 
A smile can be the most eye-catching feature of a face. With dentistry's many advances, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. You now have choices that can help you smile with confidence.
 
Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Talk to your dentist about the options most suitable for you, what your expectations are, and the dental fees involved. 
  
 
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WHITENING
Everybody loves a bright white smile, and there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the look of yours.
 
Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, cleaning between their teeth once a day and the regular cleanings at your dentist's office. If you decide you would like to go beyond this to make your smile look brighter, you should investigate all of your options.
 
You can take several approaches to whiten your smile:
 
In-office bleaching
At-home bleaching
Whitening toothpastes 
 
Give us a call and we will put together a plan that is best for your individual needs.
 
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LUMINEERS
  
There's no reason to put up with gaps in your teeth or with teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked. Today a veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct nature's mistake or the results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile. 
    
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Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. They're made by a dental technician, usually in a dental lab, working from a model provided by your dentist. 
 
 
You should know that this is usually an irreversible process, because it's necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the shell.
 
Your dentist may recommend that you avoid some foods and beverages that may stain or discolor your veneers such as coffee, tea or red wine. Sometimes a veneer might chip or fracture. But for many people the results are more than worth it. 
 
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If you have any questions about veneers ask your dentist. 
 
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CROWNS 
 
If you want a smile that's your crowning glory, you may need a crown to cover a tooth and restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. 
 
It can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth left. It can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that's already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It's also used to cover a dental implant.
 
If your dentist recommends a crown, it's probably to correct one of these conditions. Your dentist's primary concern, like yours, is helping you keep your teeth healthy and your smile bright -- literally, your crowning glory.
 

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COSMETIC DENTISTRY WHITENING LUMINEERS CROWNS

BRIDGES DENTURES PARTIALS IMPLANTS

BRIDGES 
 
 If you're missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in chewing and speaking. There are options to help restore your smile.
 
Bridges help maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviating the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth.
 
Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. The restoration can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support. 
 
Unlike a removable bridge, which you can take out and clean, a fixed bridge can only be removed by a dentist
 
An implant bridge attaches artificial teeth directly to the jaw or under the gum tissue. Depending on which type of bridge your dentist recommends, its success depends on its foundation. So it's very important to keep your remaining teeth healthy and strong.
 
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DENTURES 
  
If you've lost all of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, complete dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles sag, making a person look older. You'll be able to eat and speak-things that people often take for granted until their natural teeth are lost.
 
There are various types of complete dentures. A conventional full denture is made and placed in the patient's mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed which may take several months. An immediate complete denture is inserted as soon as the remaining teeth are removed. The dentist takes measurements and makes models of the patient's jaws during a preliminary visit. With immediate dentures, the denture wearer does not have to be without teeth during the healing period.
 
Even if you wear full dentures, you still must take good care of your mouth. Brush your gums, tongue, and palate every morning with a soft-bristled brush before you insert your dentures to stimulate circulation in your tissues and help remove plaque. If you have more questions about dentures you may find answers here. DENTURES FAQ'S    
  
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PARTIALS
  
Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases, which are connected by metal framework.
 
Go to the ADA website for Removable partial dentures FAQ'S:
REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES FAQ'S  
 
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IMPLANTS
 
Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges, or a denture.
 
Implants offer stability because they fuse to your bone. Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural and some people also find the secure fit more comfortable than conventional substitutes.
 
Candidates for dental implants need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. A thorough evaluation by your dentist will help determine whether you are a good candidate for dental implants.
 
Go to the ADA website for implant FAQ'S:
IMPLANTS FAQ'S  

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