Whitening - As people age, they may notice that their smile loses it’s luster. Teeth become stained and yellowed by aging, smoking and the consumption of dark colored food and drinks. Dr. Schaffer can correct these smiles with Brite-Smile™ or Boost™ whitening procedures, giving you a dramatically whiter smile in a short amount of time. Call to see which is best for you.
Bonding - Let Dr. Schaffer repair your smile within a single visit with cosmetic bonding. He uses only the finest materials available, giving patients unsurpassed, natural-looking results they cannot help but smile about. Cosmetic bonding is performed in a single visit, giving patients instant results. Patients typically receive cosmetic bonding as a quick, convenient, affordable approach to cracks, gaps, breaks and discolorations.
Porcelain Veneers - Porcelain veneers can cosmetically improve the shape of your teeth. This can help them appear more natural and in better proportion to your facial features. In addition porcelain veneers can be used to protect and treat severely damaged and deteriorating teeth. This not only gives you improved dental health but also improves the overall appearance of your smile.
Tooth Colored Fillings - Dr. Schaffer can treat your cavities with tooth colored fillings to give you a natural looking smile that does not show obvious signs of dental fillings. Treating cavities with tooth colored fillings is similar to treating cavities with the older silver filling (amalgams), only they match the tooth color perfectly.
Crowns - Crowns also referred to as "caps" are dental restorations that are placed over the teeth to help preserve them when they are severely damaged. Because Dr. Schaffer believes strongly in only using the best materials possible, he creates the crowns out of the finest porcelain, which gives you seamless, durable, natural looking crowns that produce beautiful smiles.
Root Canals - Root canal therapy is performed on a tooth once the nerve has died and the tooth becomes infected. The nerve (or pulp) needs to be removed and the canals need to be sealed up. Dr. Schaffer will use the latest computerized anesthesia delivery system to maximize your comfort and the most modern filling materials to ensure the best results. Most root canals can now be done in one visit.
Implants - In basic terms, an implant is a root replacement for a missing tooth. Once the implant is placed, Dr. Schaffer will fabricate a new porcelain tooth to restore your function and looks.
Periodontal (or gum) Therapy - 85% of the adult population has some form of periodontal (gum) disease. At Dr. Schaffer's offer they perform a complete periodontal screening and evaluation to diagnose any possible periodontal related issues. Treatment options vary from basic dental hygiene procedures (cleanings) to more involved treatment such as scaling and root planing (deep cleanings) with the placement of antibiotic therapy (Arestin™). If you suspect you might have a periodontal (gum) problem please come in for a free screening.
Extractions - When restorations such as root canals, crowns or fillings are not enough to save a tooth, it may be necessary to pull (or extract) the tooth. Most extractions are performed in our office.
