Our Bedford, TX Dental Services
Advanced Family Dental offers a full array of dental services to help you maintain healthy teeth. You can read more on this page about specific services.
Regular dental visits are essential to make sure oral health
problems — from tooth decay to oral cancer — are
detected and treated in a timely manner. At our office, your
oral health is our paramount concern. We want to make sure your
teeth stay healthy, function well and look great! From regular
cleanings and exams to advanced restorative treatments, all of
your routine dental needs can be met right here.
What can our Bedford, TX
dentist
do for you?
Services we offer include:
- Bonding , to repair small chips or cracks
- Clear Braces , a great alternative to traditional metal braces
- Crowns & Bridgework , to replace large amounts of lost tooth structure and/or missing teeth
- Dental Implants , for the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today
- Fillings , to make your teeth strong and healthy again
- Invisalign , discreetly improve your smile with Invisalign braces
- Oral Cancer Screenings , to detect disease at a curable stage
- Orthodontic Treatment , to move teeth into the right position
- Periodontal (Gum) Disease Therapy , to prevent tooth loss
- Porcelain Veneers , for repairing larger chips and cracks, and reshaping teeth
- Professional Teeth Cleanings , to maintain good oral health
- Removable Dentures , to help you smile again
- Root Canal Treatment , to save an infected tooth
- Sealants , to protect children's teeth from decay
- Teeth Whitening , to brighten a faded or discolored smile
- TMJ/TMD Treatment , for chronic jaw pain
- Tooth Extractions , when a tooth is hopelessly damaged or decayed
Implants
Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only
alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Implants are
synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth
normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the
jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation
for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases,
implants can be used to attach dentures. Implants are so
well-designed, they mimic the look and feel of natural teeth.
Implants are usually made of a synthetic yet biocompatible
material like metal or ceramic.
Not everyone is a candidate for a dental implant. For a successful implant to take hold, a candidate must have proper bone density and have a strong immune system. Diabetics and people with chronic bruxism (teeth clenching) are generally not favorable candidates. In all cases, dental implants require strict oral hygiene. In general, good candidates who have dental implants can expect high success rates with the procedure.
Types of implants
- Full upper replacements: The upper set of teeth is replaced with implants.
- Anterior replacement: Implants are used to replace the front teeth (also called incisors and cupids).
- Full lower replacement: The lower set of teeth is replaced with implants. Full lower replacement usually only uses six implants (near the front), which are used to anchor a denture. This obviates the need for denture adhesive.
- Posterior replacement: Implants are used to replace the bicuspids and molars (the back teeth).
Single tooth replacement
Steps for these procedures include:
- Missing tooth roots are replaced with implants, which are covered under the gum line.
- A healing period of six months allows implants to take.
- The implants are uncovered and extensions attached.
- Replacement teeth are affixed to the implants and extensions.
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Crowns
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like
porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. They are typically used
to restore a tooth’s function and appearance following a
restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a
tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth
must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth.
Crowns are also used to attach bridges, cover implants, prevent
a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or an existing filling is
in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated. Crowns also serve a
cosmetic use, and are applied when a discolored or stained tooth
needs to be restored to its natural appearance.
Procedure
A tooth must usually be reduced in size to accommodate a crown.
A cast is made of the existing tooth and an impression is made.
The impression is sent to a special lab, which manufactures a
custom-designed crown. In some cases, a temporary crown is
applied until the permanent crown is ready. Permanent crowns are
cemented in place.
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Veneers
In just two or three dental visits, a veneer can reverse years
of stains caused by foods, caffeine and tobacco use. Special
thin laminates, called veneers, can also be used to correct
discolored, worn down, cracked and chipped teeth. Veneers can
also be used to close unsightly gaps between teeth. Stronger
types of veneers made of porcelain, also called composite
veneers, typically last longer because they are bonded to the
tooth.
An impression of the tooth must be made and a veneer molded by a lab technician. Because veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, they are permanent and non-reversible.
The process involves buffing the tooth, removing an extremely thin layer of the tooth to allow for the thickness of the veneer, an impression of the tooth, and final bonding of the veneer to the tooth with special cement. A special light is used to complete the process.
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Emergency Dental Treatment
If you have a life-threatening or severe injury, call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room. We can treat a variety of traumatic dental injuries, including teeth that have been chipped, moved, or knocked out entirely. Please call our office for assistance.