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At Dr. Harold's office, our passion is designing beautiful and comfortable smiles. In the process of achieving this we provide excellent restorative, preventative and cosmetic dentistry. Our commitment to these goals provides to you unparalleled service with a high standard of dental care in a comfortable pampering environment. Let us help you explore the possibilities that are open to you.
Crowns
Teeth that are cracked or severely broken down by decay are often crowned. A preparation is made on the tooth to remove all previous filling material and decay, and an impression is made of the preparation. A laboratory custom makes the crown to precise color and fit. Most dental offices make crowns out of metal and porcelain that are cemented in place. We choose to provide a much higher level of service by fabricating crowns out of non-metal materials that are permanently bonded in place. Non-metal crowns are infinetly more life-like, and eliminate the dead, opaque appearance that metal-based crowns provide. A superior restoration with a beautiful appearance.
Bridges
A Bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side of the missing one are prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement) tooth in place. Crowns and bridges are most commonly prepared from high quality materials such as semiprecious or precious metals, porcelain, or a fused combination of the two. Aesthetics, function, and tissue compatibility are considered when selecting the material most suitable for you.
Non-Metal Fillings
Amalgam fillings, sometimes referred to as silver fillings, are the most commonly placed filling material according to a survey done by the American Dental Association (ADA) in 2000. The major component of amalgam is mercury, not silver. More than 78% of the dentists surveyed considered it the material of choice, and the main reasons given were that it was cheap, easy to place, and had longevity. By intercepting the potential of fracture before experiencing symptoms of hot/cold sensitivity and biting pain, new conservative treatments like tooth colored filling or porcelain bonded restorations are preventing the side effects of toothaches and broken teeth. Using a proactive rather than reactive approach to amalgam replacement is a choice many patients are happy to have.
Implants
Implants completely simulate a natural tooth. Implants involve a surgical procedure that replaces missing teeth. A titanium cylinder secured in the bone functions as the root of your tooth. Then a crown attached to the titanium cylinder gives the appearance of a natural tooth.
Dr. James R. Harold DDS, Aesthetic Dentist - Providing services in Cosmetic Dentistry to the areas of Raleigh, North Carolina.
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