Patient Comfort
Pampering at the Dentist
At Dr. Sartini's office you can have your favorite music on headphones ori pod, get tucked in with a cozy blanket AND receiv e a hand massage during treatment! After your treatment is done you will get a temple and jaw massage of your TMJ area. "I feel like we've tried to address every area of fear about coming to the dentist. Our team enjoys pampering the patients and hearing them say, " That was wonderful, I almost fell asleep!" Before any anesthesia is given Dr. Sartini has a special cream she has developed with a compounding pharmacist applied to the area she  is working in. "The ladies apply this cream before I come into the room. The patients are numb before I get there! We've had a wonderful response to how well this cream works."
Before and After Photos
White
(Tooth-Colored) Fillings
Get
rid of old, ugly
metal fillings.
 Until
recently you had no choice about the color of your fillings.
Now you can have old silver or gold fillings replaced with nearly
invisible porcelain or resin restorations.
Other advantages - they can be bonded to the teeth which gives a tighter
seal and adds more strength to the tooth. When placing silver fillings,
the dentist must remove "good" tooth along with the decay. This is not
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Whitening
Often
the difference between a good smile and a great smile is the
whiteness of the teeth.
Over time, most teeth lose their luster
and brightness because they accumulate stains made by foods and
beverages. New whitening agents can remove these stains without
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far, the best and fastest whitening solutions are offered by
your dentist. During a typical whitening procedure, your dentist
will fabricate a custom tray to hold whitening gel against your
teeth. You take the trays home and wear the gel-filled trays
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can also bleach teeth in the office. This is called power bleaching
or laser bleaching. Both techniques work equally well and are
offered both as a "jump start" prior to home whitening and as
a separate "stand alone" procedure.
While you can get over-the-counter whitening kits, they usually aren't
as effective as professional whitening procedures. Because over-the-counter
trays are not custom fitted, the whitening agent may leak out and irritate
your gums. Want a whiter smile? Ask us about dental whitening.
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All-Porcelain
Bridge
 Instead
of placing a bridge made of porcelain with a metal base, which,
years later can often result in unsightly dark lines at the gumline.
Your dentist can now restore your smile with an all-porcelain
bridge. |
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all-porcelain bridge still uses adjacent teeth for support, but
will not show a dark line where the bridge meets the gums. Many
all-porcelain bridges can be bonded in place which gives a tighter
seal and more accurate fit. |
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All-Ceramic
Crowns
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All-porcelain
crowns (also called caps) are a beautiful, long-lasting choice.
The procedure involves reducing and carefully shaping the supporting
tooth, creating an impression from which a model of the prepared
teeth are made, and having the crown fabricated (usually in a
dental lab), then fitting and permanently cementing or bonding
the crown in place.
Crowns made of porcelain with a metal base do not look as natural and may
eventually result in a noticeable dark line at the gums. |
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Bonding
 Bonding
is an excellent way to repair or change the shape or color of
teeth, particularly front teeth. Bonding is usually a one-appointment
procedure that starts with a careful matching of the color of
the bonding materials to your tooth color.
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your teeth are lightly roughened and a gel is applied to ensure
that the bonding materials will adhere. Then the bonding material
is applied, sculpted and hardened with a high-intensity light.
The final step is a careful polishing of your new teeth. Bonding
is great to reshape and lighten the color of teeth to make your
smile brighter, vibrant and youthful.
*This procedure is done in one visit.* |
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Braces
Braces
aren't just for kids anymore!
Braces are often the ideal way to straighten
teeth - especially when teeth are severely crowded - but you
must be willing to wear braces for one to three years. Orthodontics
is now a very common procedure for adults; in fact, 40 percent
of orthodontic treatments are on adults. |
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addition to the standard silver brackets, braces are now available
with small, clear or gold brackets that are bonded directly
to the front of the teeth. These new small brackets eliminate
that "metal mouth" look previously associated with braces.
Invisalign
 FDA approved Invisalign
is the “invisible” way to straighten your teeth without wearing
conventional metal braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear,
removable custom-made aligners to move your teeth. Because
you remove your aligners before you eat and drink, there are
no food restrictions or problems with flossing or brushing.
This technology is also more comfortable, avoiding the mouth
abrasions that can be caused by the metal and wires of conventional
braces. And this technology is also more convenient, since
you are likely to spend less time in the doctor’s office getting
adjustments.
Invisalign uses 3-D computer imaging
technology to design the complete treatment plan, from the
initial teeth positioning to the desired final positioning.
This 3-D imaging allows you to preview the final positioning
of your teeth before you start treatment. Custom-made aligners
are created based on the imaging information. Each of these
aligners moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about 2
weeks. Typically, you will visit your dentist once every 6
weeks for “progress reports.” Not every situation can be treated
with Invisalign, so call the office to get an evaluation to
see if you can be helped with this new technology.
To learn more, click here. |
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Porcelain
Veneers
Porcelain veneers are custom-crafted,
fingernail-thin porcelain shells that are bonded to natural
teeth.
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Because of their subtle color and
near transparency, porcelain veneers can make a dramatic
and very natural-looking improvement to your smile.
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Dental
Implants
If
you have experienced tooth loss, you are not alone. According
to the American Dental Association, more than 20 million people
in the United States are missing all of their natural teeth,
and more than 100 million are missing from 11 to 15 teeth. In
1997, dental professionals performed more than 500,000 dental
implant procedures worldwide.
Dental implants offer a permanent solution to missing teeth. For over 30
years, dental implants have brought naturally beautiful, confident smiles
to patients. A dental implant is a small titanium screw or cylinder which
is surgically placed in the upper or lower jawbone. The implant replaces
the root of the missing tooth, providing an anchor for your new tooth/teeth.
Many patients choose dental implants over other procedures because the
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Single
Tooth Replacement
Robert
Hernandez
Age 50
Front tooth replaced after softball injury
"After
I lost my front tooth, I was embarrassed to smile even
when I was doing the things I loved. A friend suggested
a dental implant because it looks natural and is the
only option which is permanent. Within two months, I
had my new tooth. When I tell people I had a front tooth
replaced, they say "which one?" Now that's something
to smile about."
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Implant
Supported Dentures
Frank
Hoffman
Age 50
Implants permanently anchor dentures
"I
was tired of my dentures always slipping. It was embarrassing
and I was uncomfortable talking and eating with others.
Adhesives were difficult to use and they never seemed
to work. I visited my doctor who suggested dental implants.
The procedure was easy and now my dentures stay in place
no matter where I am or what I eat."
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Multiple
Tooth Replacement
Susie
Stewart
Age 41
Several back teeth replaced due to periodontal disease and
tooth decay
"I've had my dental implants for over 10 years and I haven't
stopped smiling. My doctor and I chose dental implants because
I wanted my new teeth to look and feel natural. Other treatment
options involved cutting down healthy teeth, and that scared
me. There was nothing scary about dental implants; in fact,
I have recommended implants to many of my friends."
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Implants
- The Permanent Solution
Single
Tooth and Multiple Tooth Replacement
Because dental implants replace the tooth
root and serve as an anchor, your new tooth/teeth are secured
directly on the implant. This treatment allows teeth to be restored
naturally, without harming or involving your surrounding teeth. |
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metal posts are connected to the implant, allowing the replacement
tooth to be permanently secured with dental cement or a small
screw.
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Implant
Supported Dentures
Dental implants can also be placed to permanently anchor and support partial
or full dentures, eliminating the need for dental adhesives. Enjoy having
the confidence to eat the foods you previously avoided.
Dentures can be supported with either a bar/clip or ball/socket attachment
for removal, allowing for regular cleaning.
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Traditional
Forms of Treatment
Other
Options May Damage
Healthy Teeth
Other options, such as traditional crown and bridge procedures, may involve
cutting down healthy adjacent teeth to anchor the restoration.
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Other
Options May Be Uncomfortable
Appliances that require adhesives may be uncomfortable and may slip while
talking or eating. In addition, metal clasps may be visible, resulting
in poor esthetics.
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Treatment
Advancements
Recent innovations like the development of OSSEOTITE® implants have greatly
improved implant procedures. This implant has a patented surface to enhance
healing in less time. OSSEOTITE has an overall success rate of 98.4% and
has proven in many cases to reduce treatment time to as little as two months.
Treatment
Ease
Your dentist will perform a complete examination involving x-rays to determine
if implants are right for you. Once your specific needs are assessed, your
doctor will schedule a consultation. Together, you will discuss your options
and decide which treatment plan is best for you. Depending on your needs,
your treatment may be completed in three steps.
STEP 1
The Surgeon places an OSSEOTITE implant(s) into your jawbone. The implant
replaces the natural tooth root and provides structural support.
STEP 2
The Restoring Doctor will make models of your mouth. The models will be
sent to the laboratory to create your replacement tooth (teeth).
STEP 3
The Restoring Doctor will attach your replacement tooth (teeth). The result
is the look and feel of natural teeth. Chewing and speech is restored or
improved, while bone structure is preserved
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