Our Services
What We Offer
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Tooth Colored Fillings and Bonding
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Crowns and Bridges
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Cosmetic Dentistry
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Root Canal Treatment
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Dentures and Partials
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Periodontal Treatment
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Pediatric Dentistry
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Nitrous Oxide
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Tooth Extraction
Tooth Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings - also known as Composite fillings - are dental restorations designed to blend well with the teeth and appear more natural than amalgam (silver) fillings. Composite fillings are chemically bonded to the teeth so they allow the dentists to preserve more of the natural tooth structure during filling process.
What are the indications for tooth colored fillings?
If you have a cavity, chipped tooth or an old deteriorated filling, you may be a candidate for compoiste filling. Tooth colored fillings are called bonding when they are used to cover the discolored tooth, malformed tooth such as peg lateral and to close space between front teeth such as diastema.
What can you expect if your dentist decides a composite filling for right for you?
During the visit, your gum and teeth will be anesthetized with a local anesthetic around the tooth. Once the tooth is numb, the decayed portion of the tooth will be removed and cleaned to make room for a new filling. A bonding agent will be placed and cured with a light. The resin filling material will be placed, cured with light and shaped and polished to complete the process. You should be able to return normal activity and oral care immediately after the visit. It is normal for the treated teeth to have slight hot and cold sensitivity for a few days. But if the sensitivity get worse or persist for a few weeks, you should report to your dentist.
Crowns and Bridges
What is a dental crown?
Dental crowns and bridges are the most common oral restorations for damaged and missing teeth.
A dental crown is a cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore it natural appearance and functional strength. Crowns are the treatment of choice if the decay has destroyed a large portion of the tooth and filling may not be strong enough to restore its function. Sometime, a tooth was cracked due to traumatic reasons and a crown may be needed to restore the function. Dental crowns can be made from different materials such as metal, gold, porcelain-fused to metal, ceramic. Porcelain crowns made of zirconia has become very popular due to its optimal strength, durability and aesthetic.
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is a special dental prosthetic that bridge the gap made by one or more missing teeth. The neighboring teeth act as the support (abutment) for the bridge. When a tooth is lost, neighboring and opposing teeth can move or drift into the missing tooth area. A dental bridge can restore aesthetic form and function of the missing teeth. A dental bridge can be made from porcelain fused to metal and all ceramic material. If a dental bridge is fabricated and maintained properly, it could last for many years or decades.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to treat infected, inflamed or dead (necrotic) nerve inside a tooth. The procedure is to stop pain, to prevent infection from spreading and to prevent from tooth loss. If a tooth infection is untreated for long, it can spread and lead to tooth loss.
You might need a root canal treatment if you have
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a painful tooth
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a very sensitive to cold or hot tooth
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a tooth that is damaged by decay or trauma
Root Canal Procedure Process
During the initial consultation, the affected tooth will be x-rayed to determine the condition of the tooth.
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The tooth will be numbed with an anesthetic.
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A protective covering (dental dam) will be placed over the treatment area to provide aseptic condition and to prevent patient from accidentally swallowing any material.
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Your dentist will remove infected pulp, infectious agent and debris from the tooth and its canals and clean them with cleaning agents.
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Your dentist will then seal the canals with biocompatible sealer and filling material to prevent the tooth from recurrent infection.
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The tooth will be restored with a durable filling material or a dental crown.
Dentures and Partials
Dentures are dental prosthetic teeth made of composite, ceramic or acrylic or any combination of them. Sometime dental implant or dental bridge are not feasible due to the long span of missing teeth area or due to high cost, then dentures would be the perfect solution. When a few or a number of missing teeth are replaced, that prosthetic is called partial denture. When all the teeth are missing on a dental arch or jaw bone, complete denture is used to replace missing teeth.
Dentures can be made to mimic your natural teeth and gum correctly. The color, texture and translucency of the ceramic and acrylic can be customized to the patient's need.
Dentures can correct the chewing and phonetic issues caused by missing teeth.
If fabricated properly, dentures can make the face fuller and provide youthful appearance for people with missing teeth.
Fabrication of Dentures
During the initial consultation, your dentist will check the condition of the remaining teeth, health of jawbone and gums. Digital x-rays may be taken to check those conditions.
A digital or physical impression will be taken to get the mold of the jaw bone to make the denture.
Your dentist will take some measurement to get the correct length of the prosthetic teeth.
Your dentist will also find the correct color, shape and texture of the teeth and gum.
Before the final prosthetic fabrication, your dentist might let you take a look at pre-fabricated denture set-up ( a step called wax try in)
During the final denture delivery visit, your dentist will check the correct bite and function of the denture and will make any necessary adjustment
Denture would last for a long time if proper care is taken to maintain them.
Periodontal Treatment
Gingivitis a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, inflammation and redness of your gum. If gingivitis is not treated promptly, it can lead to a more severe and devastating form called periodontitis. Periodontitis not only cause inflammation and bleeding of the gum but also deterioration of the underling jawbone. The goal of periodontal treatment is to remove infectious agent and halt the gum and jawbone infection and provide conditions so that periodontal tissue can heal and regenerate to healthy state
Symptoms of Periodontitis
Sensitive or painful gums or teeth
Swollen gums which bleed during eating, chewing or brushing teeth.
Built-up with yellow or dark calculus around teeth and gums.
Receding gum lines and exposed tooth roots.
Severe bad breath
Loose teeth
How to treat Periodontitis
Scaling and root planing is the most common procedure to treat periodontitis. Before the procedure, your dentist will take x-rays and check the condition of the gum and the teeth. An ultrasonic scaling device or hand scaler will be used to remove tartar or calculus built-up where bacteria adhere and cause gum infection. A water jet will be used to wash out the bacteria and debris. Your dentist might use laser device to remove decayed tissue around teeth and gum pocket. Your dentist may place antibiotic medication or medicated dressing to provide tissue healing and regrowth.
It is very important to maintain your periodontal health regularly to prevent from tooth loss.
Pediatric dentistry
Children of all ages are welcome at Ruby Dental. Dr. Lin and his staff have many years of experience treating young children. Children teeth are important for proper nutrition intake, speech development and self-esteem.
It is important for your own health as well as your child's to have a health mouth before your child is born. Gingivitis is common in pregnant women and it is recommended to have regular oral exam and cleaning during pregnancy. It is generally safe to have dental treatment during pregnancy.
children are prone to have tooth decay due to their high sugar intake. Baby teeth can start decay as soon as they appear. tooth decay can be prevented with good oral care by brushing and flossing regularly and maintaining heathy diet.
What to expect at child's dental visit.
During a dental visit, your dentist will check your child's mouth for gum and tooth decay. Tooth alignment and growth patterns will be monitored for problems with your child's bite. Your dentist will also check to see all of your kid's teeth are being cleaned properly. Your dentist might suggest dental sealants to help prevent tooth decay and cavities on kid's teeth. Sealants are safe, effective and easy to apply. Sealants can last for many years.
Bad Bite and Crooked teeth
A bad bite is when the teeth are crowded, crooked and out line or the jaws don't meet properly. Bad bite are bad because
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Crooked, crowded teeth may keep the jaws from developing evenly and properly
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Severe bad bites may cause trouble with eating and speaking
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Crooked teeth can make it more difficult to keep teeth and gum clean, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease
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Teeth that are out of line can be worn down faster
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A bad bite or crooked teeth may make children feel less confident about their looks.
Early treatment may help prevent a bad bite or make it less severe.
Please call us at (832)- 569-4405 to schedule a consultation for your child's oral exam.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a mild sedative agent that safely and effectively managed pain and anxiety during dental treatment. Nitrous oxide is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask over your nose. Patients are asked to breathe normally and should fell the effects of laughing gas within a few minutes depending on your tolerance. you might feel light-headed, tingly or heaviness in your arms and legs.
Benefits of Laughing gas
Dentist choose nitrous oxide because it is a safe and effective method for sedation. The laughing gas works quickly to relax patiensts and the effects wears off quickly by breathing pure oxygen through a mask. The nitrous oxide does not put you to sleep, so you can hear and respond to dentist's questions and instructions.
Most patients do not have any adverse reactions to laughing gas. However, some people can have headaches, shivering and nausea or vomiting as side effects.
Nitrous Oxide for Children
Nitrous is considered safe for children and it can be titrated easily for pt's anxiety level. Nitrous oxide can help expedite procedures that are not particularly comfortable but require the child not to move for extended periods. Many children show enthusiasm for using the gas. However, some children may experience nausea or have difficulty wearing the mask. Discuss options for sedation with your child's dentist.
Please call us at (832)-569-4405 to have a consultation.
Tooth Extraction
At Ruby Dental, we work hard to preserve your natural teeth for your healthy beautiful smile. However, we must remove a tooth from your mouth in order to protect your remaining teeth and bone structure. Excessive tooth decay, tooth infection and severe crowding can all require a tooth extraction.
The extaction of a tooth may be required for a number if reasons. Among these are:
There is a severe tooth infection that has destroyed a significant portion of the tooth and surrounding bone structure.
Severe decay has damaged a large portion of the tooth and inability to restore it.
Too many tooth are crowding the mouth and need to extract them for orthodontic reasons.
When performing a tooth extraction, our dentist will take great care and skill to provide you a comfortable and pain-free experience. We will provide you with detail post-operative instructions so that you can properly care for your post-extraction wound. We will also discuss you with replacement options to restore your beautiful smile.
Please call us at (832)-569-4405 to request a consultation.