Services
Smile Architects offers a diverse range of treatments and services. We provide comprehensive and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and periodontics. Below are some of the main services and how we do them at our office. Each one of the procedures goes into detail about why it is needed and what it does for you.
Examinations
We provide our patients with a comprehensive examination that integrates their complete dental needs, from the aesthetic concerns to the to the medically necessary procedures. And depending on your needs, we have specialists available within our office that can offer their expertise for your individual and specific needs.
We believe information is key to making an informed decision about oral health. Our dentists will examine you and give the best course of action with your goals and concerns in mind.
Taking x-rays provide the dentists with a precise look. Seeing what is under the surface plays a key role in preventing and treating complications.
To prepare for aesthetically focused treatments, our doctors will examine all the major aspects necessary for a beautiful smile. They will look at the anatomical middle of the face to how the top and lower jaw closes for symmetry. They will also take into account the gum line and the longevity of your teeth. All these variables and more will be evaluated and come into play when helping you achieve your ideal smile.
We believe information is key to making an informed decision about oral health. Our dentists will examine you and give the best course of action with your goals and concerns in mind.
Restorations
Restorations aim to erase any signs of damaged teeth. We ensure that the restoration returns the teeth back to its nature look and match with the rest. We offer a variety of materials that can help you achieve a natural, beautiful look.
These crowns are a perfect alternative for your new crowns or for replacement to the traditional ones fused with metal. With recent advancements in technology, patients no longer have to deal with black lines and discoloration that came with the old porcelain-fused metal crowns. An all porcelain crown provides the most natural look.
These crowns are made from material stronger than gold and porcelain. All Zirconia crowns are among the most durable and strongest to be manufactured. They are made from the hardest ceramic in the industry. These crowns are highly resistant to damage. Yet, their strength does not compromise their interaction with your natural teeth. Although the Zirconia crowns are not as aesthetically pleasing, they are durable. Therefore, they are ideal for the back teeth.
Inlays and onlays are indirect restorative procedure in which a small custom-crafted piece of porcelain is perfectly placed in a patient's tooth. This procedure increases the tooth integrity and strength plus decreasing the post operation sensitivity.
These crowns are a perfect alternative for your new crowns or for replacement to the traditional ones fused with metal. With recent advancements in technology, patients no longer have to deal with black lines and discoloration that came with the old porcelain-fused metal crowns. An all porcelain crown provides the most natural look.
Implants
The best way to replace missing tooth/teeth is through dental implants. They are guaranteed for life; dental implants are resistant to damage and can outlast natural teeth.
Dental Implants are usually made of titanium, a metal that is long lasting, durable, and bio-compatible, and serves as the “root” device on which a final restoration, such as a crown, bridge, denture, or partial denture, is built upon. The flexibility of dental implants as a platform allows for future modification or restoration as needed. It is very rare that extensive surgery is needed as the majority of the placements are done fast and comfortably.
For patients with bone structure that isn’t compatible with standard sized implants, Mini Implants offer an affordable, attractive, and reliable alternative for the enhancement of retention for removable prosthetic, such as partial dentures and complete dentures. Placement of the Mini Implants is a minimally invasive procedure and the results can be seen within a short amount of time.
Surgical guides are best recommended for cases where dental implant placement carries with it some risk due to an imminently prominent nerve or other questionable landmark native to your dentition or near the site of a proposed implant’s placement. Removing the guesswork from Implant surgeries, Surgical Guides are made using the latest 3-D scanning technology to ensure ideal placement of dental implants to minimize both risk and implant failure rates.
Dental Implants are usually made of titanium, a metal that is long lasting, durable, and bio-compatible, and serves as the “root” device on which a final restoration, such as a crown, bridge, denture, or partial denture, is built upon. The flexibility of dental implants as a platform allows for future modification or restoration as needed. It is very rare that extensive surgery is needed as the majority of the placements are done fast and comfortably.
Prosthesis
Removable prosthesis is used to restore missing teeth and specific functions. Prostheses are used to help with chewing, daily activities, and aesthetics. They come in different variation, but they all contour to the mouth and teeth natural shape.
Made utilizing a cast metal frame underneath an acrylic or resin gums and teeth to provide both support and strength, a Traditional Metal Partial is a true solution to the problem of multiple missing teeth. The Metal Partial may come with attachment hooks that allow it to be fixed on your natural tooth, providing support. However, some individuals may not find this to be ideal esthetically, and in those situations, alternatives do exist.
Made from a specific formula of material, our office creates only the official name brand Valplast Partial Denture, offering superior life-like qualities in both aesthetics and comfort. This denture is an option to replace multiple missing teeth. Recent advancements in dental material allows partial dentures to be made without any metal. These partials are valplasts and are not only aesthetically pleasing, they are the most comfortable teeth replacement option.
For patients missing all of their teeth in either the upper or lower arch, or in both, a Complete Dentures is the ideal option for the replacement of missing teeth. With life-like esthetics, the denture will be made to fit both your specific bite and made to fit specifically to you. Though an initial period is needed for you to become accustomed to the denture, our office will provide continued support and adjustments as necessary until you are satisfied.
Made utilizing a cast metal frame underneath an acrylic or resin gums and teeth to provide both support and strength, a Traditional Metal Partial is a true solution to the problem of multiple missing teeth. The Metal Partial may come with attachment hooks that allow it to be fixed on your natural tooth, providing support. However, some individuals may not find this to be ideal esthetically, and in those situations, alternatives do exist.
Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene is a must for good oral health. It is to prevent many problems, ranging from cavities, bad breath, and even gum disease. Sometimes brushing and flossing isn't enough, so a dentist may have to help.
An excellent procedure to help keep the oral cavity in good health and halt the progression of gum disease. Tartar (calculus) and plaque buildup can cause serious periodontal problems if left untreated. It can be impossible to remove all the deposit inside the gum pockets so the experienced eyes of a dentist is required. This cleaning helps reduce the the effect of stains and accumulation of bacteria on your teeth, returning your smile to its pristine condition.
A heavy cleaning, after a prolonged period without a dental cleaning, calculus begins to build around the tooth structure, the by-product of bacterial growth, and over the long term, a factor that leads to gum disease and the loss of your teeth. With a Full Mouth Debridement, we will remove this calculus and return your teeth to a normal, healthier state.
In certain circumstances, as calculus build up progresses too far beneath the gum line, Periodontal Surgery is required to remove the accumulation from the roots. This procedure is minimally invasive and can be complete in 1-2 visits with local anesthetic. The recovery time is fast but a soft diet is recommended during the initial healing period.
An excellent procedure to help keep the oral cavity in good health and halt the progression of gum disease. Tartar (calculus) and plaque buildup can cause serious periodontal problems if left untreated. It can be impossible to remove all the deposit inside the gum pockets so the experienced eyes of a dentist is required. This cleaning helps reduce the the effect of stains and accumulation of bacteria on your teeth, returning your smile to its pristine condition.
Periodontics
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the structure around the teeth, from the gum to the bone. These supporting structures are as crucial to oral health as the teeth are. A specialist is equipped to deal with periodontal health and we proudly have one at our office.
Bone grafting is a relatively non-invasive procedure where additional bone material is placed into an area that needs it. In the absence of teeth, resorption will occur where the body breaks down the bone and this takes a toll on the robustness of the bone and can affect aesthetics and functions. The bone graft is to preserve the remaining bone structure. The healing process is generally very fast. The bone graft will be integrated in a few months.
Your sinuses are hollow opening in your skull that are part of your natural anatomy. The sinuses' location in relation to your jaw and implants site must be taken into consideration. When doing implants, there might not be enough bone material so it would go into the sinus cavity. In order to prevent this, the sinus membrane must be lifted away so additional bone material can be placed underneath. It is to provide a stable foundation and becomes integrated in a few months.
This is a common surgical procedure where the surgeon removes gum tissue, bones, or both to expose more of a tooth. Crown lengthening is done when a tooth needs to be fixed so a certain procedure can be done.
Bone grafting is a relatively non-invasive procedure where additional bone material is placed into an area that needs it. In the absence of teeth, resorption will occur where the body breaks down the bone and this takes a toll on the robustness of the bone and can affect aesthetics and functions. The bone graft is to preserve the remaining bone structure. The healing process is generally very fast. The bone graft will be integrated in a few months.
Endodontics
Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that focus on the inside of the teeth. It is concentrated on the dental pulp where there are nerves and other tissues that can be subjected to disease. Endodontic treatments aim to save the tooth from within.
In certain circumstances, as calculus build up progresses too far beneath the gum line, Periodontal Surgery becomes the intervention of choice to remove calculus and bacterial buildup from the roots.
In certain circumstances, as calculus build up progresses too far beneath the gum line, Periodontal Surgery becomes the intervention of choice to remove calculus and bacterial buildup from the roots.
Oral Surgery
There are certain cases where oral surgery is required to help your oral health in the long run. It may sound scary, but it is for your best interest and if done correctly, there should be no pain.
An extraction is when a tooth/teeth is removed from the mouth. The reason behind extraction is to remove teeth that are damaged or are causing problems with the rest of the mouth. Rotten teeth that are causing pain is just one example. An extraction is virtually pain free and local anesthetic is generally applied. You can return to most things the day after but limit physical activities and diet if applicable.
The wisdom teeth are your third set of molars at the very back of the mouth. These teeth generally grow in ways where they affect other parts of the mouth negatively. When they come in as impact teeth, they grow into another teeth instead of outward. This potentially causes problem that range from pain to the decay of the adjacent teeth. However if they come in properly and cause no harm, removing them is not necessary.
For patients who had their anterior/front teeth extracted, a temporary partial denture (flipper) provides an aesthetic option during the healing process. The gum will heal after an extraction and will change its shape. To guarantee a proper fit for prosthetic, the gum must be allowed to heal. During that time, the temporary partial will provide a natural look.
An extraction is when a tooth/teeth is removed from the mouth. The reason behind extraction is to remove teeth that are damaged or are causing problems with the rest of the mouth. Rotten teeth that are causing pain is just one example. An extraction is virtually pain free and local anesthetic is generally applied. You can return to most things the day after but limit physical activities and diet if applicable.
Bonding and Minor Restoration
Bonding uses tooth-colored materials to replace missing tooth structure or hide cosmetically unappealing minor defects in a tooth — chips, discoloration, and even minor spacing irregularities.
Cosmetic Bonding is a simple, quick, and easy way to rejuvenate your smile. The treatment can be performed within a few number of visits and the results can be seen immediately. It is a more affordable and less invasive treatment option to enhance patients’ appearance as compared to veneers or Lumineers. It involves little to no removal of natural teeth structure. A tooth colored resin material is used to bond to your tooth, with a shade optimized for you.
Cavities can be repaired with a tooth-colored resin filling called composite restoration. Today's material are much safer and are ideal aesthetically. The restoration matches your teeth natural color. With advancement in dental technology, patients with older metal or mercury filings, they can be replaced.
Cosmetic Bonding is a simple, quick, and easy way to rejuvenate your smile. The treatment can be performed within a few number of visits and the results can be seen immediately. It is a more affordable and less invasive treatment option to enhance patients’ appearance as compared to veneers or Lumineers. It involves little to no removal of natural teeth structure. A tooth colored resin material is used to bond to your tooth, with a shade optimized for you.
Adjunctive Procedures
Many people clench or grind their teeth. It is a habit that takes a heavy toll on your teeth health. However, most do not even realize they do it since it mostly occur during sleep. Fortunately, there are solutions to solve those problem.
Bruxism is the medical term for forceful clenching/grinding of the teeth. It wears down the teeth, affecting both aesthetics and function. As your teeth wear down, the protective enamel gets eroded. This exposes your teeth to a variety of factors which can be painful. Having a custom night guard solves this problem by protecting your teeth. it allows for a proper bite and occlusion, crucial for long term health.
Bruxism is the medical term for forceful clenching/grinding of the teeth. It wears down the teeth, affecting both aesthetics and function. As your teeth wear down, the protective enamel gets eroded. This exposes your teeth to a variety of factors which can be painful. Having a custom night guard solves this problem by protecting your teeth. it allows for a proper bite and occlusion, crucial for long term health.
Whitening
Sometimes, you want your teeth to have that extra bit of shine. With whitening you can achieve this by making your teeth several shades lighter.
This is an in office procedure that takes about 1.5 hours. A set of custom trays are also made for the patient to help relieve the post-op sensitivity and to enhance the effect of the whitening procedure. This may cause discomfort and irritation in the mouth so it is advised that good oral health is maintained.
During the procedure, a tooth colored resin material is used to bond to your tooth, with a shade that is optimized to your choice and recommended for your teeth type.
This is an in office procedure that takes about 1.5 hours. A set of custom trays are also made for the patient to help relieve the post-op sensitivity and to enhance the effect of the whitening procedure. This may cause discomfort and irritation in the mouth so it is advised that good oral health is maintained.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in the correction of teeth and the jaw. Braces and other equipment (if needed) are used to positioned the teeth in an ideal position for aesthetics and good oral health. It is much easier to floss and clean teeth that are straight.
Traditional braces are made from metal and have come a lot way from the past. They are much smaller and more comfortable. They are consisted of metal brackets and wires. They require periodic tightening so that the teeth/jaw can be align properly. They are the most common form of braces.
These type of braces are the invisible braces. they are more commonly referred as Invisalign clear aligners. They are clear, removable trays that are custom fitted and are wore for the majority of the day. They are remade as your teeth shift. Clear braces have their pros and cons versus the traditional. You can consult with an orthodontist to find the best option for you.
A palate expander is a device used to widen the upper jaw so the the upper and lower teeth can be better align and fit together.
Traditional braces are made from metal and have come a lot way from the past. They are much smaller and more comfortable. They are consisted of metal brackets and wires. They require periodic tightening so that the teeth/jaw can be align properly. They are the most common form of braces.