Migraine Pain PreventionIf you suffer from tension or migraine headaches, Meadowlark Dental may have a way to help reduce the frequency and intensity of your headaches: Stabilization splints. Appropriate for headache sufferers—as well as those who may be experiencing tooth wear, jaw muscle pain, or those who simply want to protect their mouth’s surfaces during a time of healing --a properly-fitted stabilization splint is smaller and more comfortable than a traditional biteguard. Stabilization splints can prevent and/or reduce the intensity of...
Porcelain Inlays / OnlaysAn attractive and equally durable alternative to composite fillings, porcelain inlays and onlays offer an exceptional amount of strength that makes them an excellent choice for supporting weakened molars or back teeth. For teeth that must stand up to heavy chewing, teeth that are decayed, or teeth that have previously undergone extensive restoration, inlays and onlays can offer superb protection and restoration qualities. Different from crowns which cover the tooth in its entirety, inlays/onlays are intended to protect...
CrownsCrowns, or dental caps, are used for both restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Crowns can help enhance the visual appearance of discolored, chipped or otherwise traumatized teeth, and can also be used to rebuild teeth that have suffered decay, breaks, or other issues that have caused them to lose strength.Unlike composite fillings, dental inlays, or dental onlays—which fill or cover only a portion of a tooth-- a crown is a type of dental restoration intended to cover the entire tooth from the gum line up. Cemented onto your natural tooth,...
Non-Surgical Gum TherapyNo matter how well you care for your teeth, you may still be suffering from gum disease. Painless and slow-growing, gum disease is still a serious condition that sometimes requires aggressive treatment. After a comprehensive periodontal screening, if gum disease is present, Meadowlark Dental may recommend non-surgical gum therapy.The top three non-surgical gum disease treatments are local medication, curettage, and root-planning. All can be done in our office, and you may be given local anesthesia to keep you more...
Porcelain VeneersIf you’ve ever seen a celebrity go from stained, chipped or crooked teeth to a beautiful, straight, gleaming white smile virtually overnight, you’ve seen what were probably porcelain veneers. Made from a thin but highly durable material, veneers slide easily over your teeth to give you the smile you’ve always wanted! Customizable to any tooth shade you desire, veneers are a long-lasting way to create a natural-looking smile.