RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
We offer a huge selection of tooth restorations, including dental crowns, dental implants, and dentures to replace damaged, missing, or decayed teeth.
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If you or someone in your family play a high-impact sport, like soccer, boxing, football, baseball, hockey, or wrestling, then Dr. Dasha Frias Landa highly recommends getting a custom-made mouth guard to shield your gums, teeth, and jaw. Compared to store-bought generic mouth guards, custom mouth guards from Alliance Family Dentistry will be crafted and fit specifically for you, making them even more comfortable and effective. If you want to reduce the risk of injury to your mouth, we encourage you to contact our practice in Naples, FL to find out more information about customized mouth guards.
What to Expect from Mouth Guards
To make your mouth guard, Dr. Frias Landa will take a series of physical or digital dental impressions. Your impressions will be sent to a dental laboratory where professionals will make your mouth guard from durable, high-quality materials. Once your mouth guard is made, you will return to our office for a fitting. Dr. Frias Landa will make sure your mouth guard fits properly and feels comfortable. We recommend wearing your mouth guard anytime you're playing sports so you can protect yourself from injury. You will need to make sure you keep it clean before and after each use to preserve its quality and lifespan. |
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A dental cavity is a common problem that arises when bacteria attack your dental enamel. In the past, dental cavities were treated with an amalgam material, which is a mixture of metals, like mercury or silver. Now we know that amalgam fillings don't bond fully with the teeth, and the mercury can be hazardous to your general health. At Alliance Family Dentistry in Naples, FL, Dr. Dasha Frias Landa uses tooth-colored fillings made with a composite resin to fill cavities and protect the tooth. We can also remove old metal fillings and apply composite resin fillings for a safer and more attractive treatment of cavities.
What to Expect from Tooth-Colored Fillings
Getting a filling at Alliance Family Dentistry is typically a simple process. To start, the treatment area will be numbed to minimize your discomfort. Stronger forms of sedation can be considered for any fear or anxiety you have to keep you relaxed during the procedure. After you're prepared, the infected enamel is removed with a special drill that Dr. Frias Landa will choose based upon where the cavity is located and the amount of decay. Once the enamel is cleared away and the tooth is disinfected, the cavity will be filled with the composite resin and set with a special light. Dr. Frias Landa will polish the filling material so it matches your other teeth. |
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Classified somewhere between a dental filling and a full crown, a dental inlay or onlay can treat a decayed or damaged tooth. Used on premolars and molars, a dental inlay covers the concave center of a tooth while onlays cover the tooth's upper, rounded edges. Like fillings and crowns, onlays and inlays can be created using several materials, including composite resin, porcelain, and metal. Dr. Dasha Frias Landa is here to help Naples, FL patients understand crowns, fillings, onlays, and inlays so they can make the best choice about how to treat their teeth at Alliance Family Dentistry.
What To Expect from Inlays and Onlays
After applying local anesthesia to numb your gums, Dr. Frias Landa will begin by removing regions of decay. Other sedation methods can be used if you have anxiety or a strong gag reflex. Once the tooth is cleaned, dental impressions will be made. If you are receiving a restoration made in a lab, a temporary cover will be placed until it is prepared. Once your inlay or onlay is ready, Dr. Frias Landa will carefully place and then bond it to your tooth. She may polish the edges or adjust the fit so that your tooth is suitably coated and feels comfortable. For a few days after your inlay or onlay is placed, you might feel mild discomfort or sensitivity that should go away on its own. |
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Typically, a tooth that has been weakened by decay or damage can be repaired with a dental crown. Dr. Dasha Frias Landa and her team are pleased to construct and provide these custom restorations at our state-of-the-art practice in Naples, FL using the fastmill.io™ In-Office Mill by Glidewell. Dental crowns are designed to blend beautifully with your other teeth and can restore broken, decayed, or oddly shaped teeth. Crowns may also be fused into an appliance to create a dental bridge or bonded to individual dental implants to treat teeth that are missing. Set up a visit at Alliance Family Dentistry to learn how a customized dental crown can improve your oral health and smile.
The Dental Crown Procedure
The crown process commonly takes place throughout two appointments, but with our in-house fast milling machine, we can construct and place your dental crown all in the same office visit. During your appointment, Dr. Frias Landa will administer a local anesthetic to your tooth and gums and may use other sedation methods to enhance your comfort level if preferred. After the affected portion has been removed, an impression of the treated tooth will be captured and used by our fastmill.io In-Office Mill to fabricate your unique crown. In about an hour or less, your customized dental crown will be ready to be placed, reducing the need for a return visit. |
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When any of your teeth have fallen out, it's more than just a cosmetic issue because missing teeth may cause your remaining teeth to shift out of place. This may lead to increased pain during chewing or even difficulty speaking. A dental bridge restores the look and health of your smile by filling in gaps with a false tooth supported by either dental implants or your natural teeth. At Alliance Family Dentistry, we use Glidewell's fastmill.io™ In-Office Mill to construct and provide custom dental bridges with top-quality materials for our Naples, FL patients. If you have missing teeth, please schedule a visit with Dr. Dasha Frias Landa to learn more about your restoration options with dental bridges.
How Do Dental Bridges Work?
Once your supporting teeth are prepped, Dr. Frias Landa will take digital x-rays and dental impressions so your bridge can be created. We use a fast milling machine at our Naples, FL office to fabricate the dental bridge. As soon as your bridge is ready, your mouth may be prepped with local anesthesia. Other sedation methods may be used if you have anxiety or a strong gag reflex. The dental bridge will either be glued into its position or attached to dental implants, based on the method chosen during your consultation. Dr. Frias Landa will adjust the fit of the bridge so it is comfortable and remains in place. |
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Cracked or decayed teeth are generally corrected with a filling or a different form of restoration if they are discovered and treated in time. However, if the damage reaches the core of the tooth, also called the pulp, root canal therapy is sometimes needed to save the tooth from extraction. A root canal is an advanced procedure offered at Alliance Family Dentistry to remove infected tooth pulp and seal off the damaged tooth to restore oral function. Dr. Dasha Frias Landa corrects abscessed or internally damaged teeth utilizing root canal treatment and offers sedation options to further increase your comfort. If you notice a painful or infected tooth, call our Naples, FL practice to find out about the benefits of root canal therapy.
The Root Canal Process
At our Naples, FL office, root canal therapy is done with local anesthesia and occasionally coupled with sedation techniques to increase your comfort. When the tooth has lost feeling, a screen covering will be placed in the patient's mouth to shield the surrounding oral structures. The infected area will then be exposed via a small hole created in the upper part of the tooth. The pulp, which makes up the nerves and blood supply for the tooth, will be removed. The region will be reshaped with advanced endodontic tools before being thoroughly sanitized. Dr. Frias Landa will then seal off the affected tooth using a high-quality substance and finish it off with a sedative filling to promote the healing process. |
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Although Dr. Dasha Frias Landa aims to save and maintain your natural teeth, there are cases where a tooth might have to be removed to benefit your oral health. A simple extraction removes a tooth that's visible above the gumline, like a tooth that's decayed or damaged beyond repair. We can also remove wisdom teeth and impacted teeth that do not have enough space to fit into your mouth. Regardless of why you need a tooth extraction at Alliance Family Dentistry, we will give you the best treatment and sedation to keep you comfortable. Afterward, you have the option of bone grafts and collagen plugs to preserve the area and prevent bone loss in your jaw. Contact our Naples, FL office to schedule an exam if you have any teeth that are causing you pain.
What to Expect from Tooth Extractions
First, Dr. Frias Landa will provide local anesthesia to numb the area near the tooth being extracted. Different types of sedation might be used, depending on the extent of the extraction, and also to help you stay relaxed if you have any anxiety. To complete a simple extraction, Dr. Frias Landa will loosen up the tooth using a special device called an elevator before removal. Extracting wisdom teeth typically involves making incisions into your gums to get to the tooth. If necessary, the tooth might be broken into smaller pieces so that it can be taken out. When the tooth has been removed, Dr. Frias Landa will stitch your gums closed. She can also use a bone graft or collagen plug to fill the hole where your tooth was to encourage healing and strengthen your jawbone. |
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Dealing with damaged or missing teeth is crucial to the general wellness and appearance of the smile. To allow Naples, FL individuals to efficiently move past extracted or lost teeth, Dr. Dasha Frias Landa is extremely pleased to offer high-quality dental implants from Nobel Biocare™ and Straumann®. An implant consists of a titanium post that serves as an artificial tooth root. If you're concerned about having metal in your mouth, we're pleased to offer Nobel Biocare's all-natural, holistic ceramic implants for a metal-free solution which also appear more natural since the oxide is ivory in colour! A personalized dental crown, bridge, or full arch is used as the visible part of the missing tooth or teeth. If you have tooth loss or require tooth removal, set up an appointment at Alliance Family Dentistry and inquire about your dental implant options.
What is the Dental Implant Treatment Process?
The technique for oral implants involves the surgical positioning of the implant and the securing of a realistic, customized restoration, such as partial dentures, crowns, and bridges. Once your mouth is ready for the implant, it will be numbed with a local anesthetic. Sedation dentistry might also be utilized to help you feel calm during the procedure. The titanium implant will be expertly set within your jawbone at a particular spot and given a period of time to fuse with the bone through a phenomenon called osseointegration. As soon as the surgical site has fully recovered, which takes generally 3-9 months afterwards, Dr. Frias Landa will attach a custom fixed crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration. A removable denture can also be supported by implants to offer more stability. In any case, Dr. Frias Landa will assess the alignment of your bite and adjust it if necessary. |
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Partial or full dentures are a tried-and-true method for restoring missing teeth. These dental appliances resemble your natural teeth and can enhance the function of your mouth, as well as your smile. Dr. Dasha Frias Landa offers full and partial dentures for patients in Naples, FL. Full-arch dentures take the place of all teeth in the top arch, bottom arch, or both while partial dentures are used when a few of the natural teeth still remain in the jawbone. At Alliance Family Dentistry, you have the option of immediate dentures or same-day dentures. Unlike the conventional method, immediate dentures are placed on the same day your natural teeth are extracted. We can help you decide whether conventional or immediate dentures are right for your goals. Schedule a dental exam to learn more.
What is the Denture Process?
To begin the process for same-day full dentures, we will measure your upper and lower jaw. If you're getting same-day partial dentures, impressions will be taken of your teeth. These measurements or impressions will be used to create your immediate full or partial dentures. Once they have been made, you can return to get your natural teeth extracted and your immediate dentures placed. If you go the conventional route, there will be a period of time where you will not have teeth as we will take impressions of your mouth after your teeth have been extracted and your mouth has fully healed. These impressions are then forwarded to a dental lab, which will make your personalized dentures out of high-quality substances. It will take more than one visit to take all appropriate measurements of your mouth and face to fully customize your denture. Furthermore, we will try your denture before it is finally fabricated. Once your restorations are complete, we will ask you to return for a fitting. It will take more than one visit to take all appropriate measurements of your mouth and face to fully customize your denture. Furthermore, we will try on your denture before it is finally fabricated. Dr. Frias Landa will alter your restorations so they fit securely or attach them to previously positioned implants. |
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