It is rare for people to sail through life without needing a cavity filled, a chipped tooth repaired or missing teeth replaced. For those who do, restorative dentistry offers a wide range of solutions. Using specially formulated toothpaste, brushing twice daily and flossing regularly can help prevent tooth sensitivity. Other measures include keeping up with regular dental castle rock visits and avoiding extreme temperatures in food or drink.

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry procedures are used to repair and replace teeth that have been damaged. These treatments restore oral function, eliminate pain, and improve aesthetics. They also prevent further damage or decay to the affected tooth and surrounding areas.

Restorative dental procedures can include fillings, crowns, and dentures. They are most often needed when a patient experiences severe gum disease or extensive tooth decay that has deteriorated the overall structure of their teeth.

Patients with missing or severely decayed teeth benefit from restorative dentistry procedures like dental bridges, implants and full or partial dentures that restore their smile and oral health. Replacing these teeth preserves bone density and prevents further decay, gum disease or other issues that may develop in the absence of natural teeth.

Teeth Whitening

Tooth whitening is a cosmetic procedure that lightens the natural color of your smile. It uses a bleaching agent to break apart surface stains and discoloration caused by food, beverages, or tooth decay.

In-office whitening typically uses a whitening gel containing hydrogen peroxide that’s applied to custom plastic trays. This method can quickly whiten teeth by several shades in about 30 to 90 minutes.

We offer the Ultradent Boost one-hour in-office brightening treatment, which uses a non-laser process to activate the whitening gel. This system offers noticeably lighter teeth in about an hour, so you can look your best at a social event or job interview.

Dental Implants

Dental implants replicate your natural tooth root from the abutment to the crown. They are the most life-like and long-lasting tooth replacement option available.

They prevent tooth drift, promote bone health, and enhance your smile’s aesthetics. They can even help maintain speech and chewing function.

During the implant procedure, we flap the gingiva, drill into the jawbone, place the titanium implant screw, and suture. Over the next several months, the implant’s surface fuses with the bone tissue in a process known as osseointegration. This sets the stage for a custom-made restoration to replace the missing tooth or teeth.

Tooth Extractions

Tooth extractions are used to remove teeth that are damaged beyond repair, such as severe tooth decay or dental trauma. They may also be necessary to address impacted wisdom teeth or crowding as part of orthodontic treatment.

Sedation dentistry is available for patients who are anxious about tooth extraction to help them feel comfortable throughout the appointment and block sensations of discomfort. After the procedure, we encourage patients to use cold packs and over-the-counter pain medication for comfort as they heal.

The numbed area will form a blood clot to replace the removed tooth, and we will provide instructions for care to prevent complications like dry socket. It is important for patients to avoid smoking, drinking through straws and other activities that can dislodge the clot and cause fresh bleeding.

Invisalign®

Invisalign clear aligners are a discreet and effective way for adults to straighten their smiles. Invisalign can address a wide variety of teeth issues, including crowded or crooked teeth, a narrow arch, an overbite, an underbite, and more.

While sensitivity and pain are a normal part of Invisalign treatment, the team at Hilton Family Dentistry knows how to help patients minimize discomfort while getting faster, better results.

During your free Invisalign consultation, we’ll work with you to develop an Invisalign treatment plan that fits your specific needs. This way, you can enjoy a comfortable and confident smile in less time.

Six Month Smiles®

Six Month Smiles is a short term orthodontic treatment that combines the best of Invisalign and traditional braces. It uses clear brackets and tooth coloured wires that blend inconspicuously with teeth. It’s a great option for patients who are looking to fix minor issues like gaps, misaligned or crooked teeth.

This guided orthodontic system gives General Dentists/GDPs the ability to help their adult patients with crooked, misaligned and spaced teeth using clear brackets and transparent wires. It’s a more affordable and practical alternative to traditional orthodontic treatments, and it can give patients a straighter smile in about 6 MONTHS.

Oral Surgery

Whether you need braces to straighten your smile or are experiencing jaw pain, our team has the solution. We offer both removable and fixed appliances, which are customized to fit your unique needs.

Oral surgery specializes in treating diseases, infections, and conditions affecting the head, face, mouth, teeth, and jaws to restore function and aesthetics. It involves diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex issues such as impacted teeth, severe tooth decay, and jaw-related problems like TMJ disorder.

Patients undergoing oral surgery should fast for 8 hours prior to the procedure. This helps prevent aspiration, a dangerous complication of sedation in which the lungs fill with the contents of the stomach.