Patient Services
Cosmetic
Impress your friends and family with a healthy, new smile. Regain your self confidence and learn to laugh again. Let cosmetic dentistry heal your smile concerns like crooked teeth, stained or discolored teeth, spaces between your teeth, broken or missing teeth, chipped teeth or a “gummy” smile. Don’t let your imperfect smile stop you from living the life you deserve. Change your life today and let Dr. Elise Howell begin crafting your bright, beautiful new smile!
Porcelain Look fabulous with beautiful, brighter straight teeth. Experience one of the most dramatic breakthroughs in cosmetic dentistry. Many of the smile makeovers you see on television or in magazines are the result of porcelain veneers. Custom made, thin strips of porcelain are bonded to the fronts of existing teeth to create a natural, gorgeous smile. Correct dental problems like crooked teeth, worn teeth, chipped teeth, gaps in teeth and discolored teeth easily. Experience an exciting new smile in just a few appointments.
ToothEnjoy the days of your youth with a beautiful, white smile. A home whitening treatment may be all that separates you from a dazzling white smile. This at-home treatment includes a whitening tray customized to fit your teeth, and prescription whitening gel that is applied to the tray before you wear it. Our team will give you detailed instructions about how long you should wear the tray each day. You should expect the entire home whitening process to take between two and four weeks. Your youthful smile is just around the corner.
GumDoes your smile show a lot of gum tissue? Many people with “gummy smiles” are not aware of the treatments available to cosmetically enhance the look of your gums. Let Dr. Howell reshape the appearance of your gum tissue. With the addition of beautiful porcelain veneers, your gummy smile is gone. All you see is a bright, stunning smile that looks natural and proportioned. The entire process takes just a few comfortable visits to transform your smile.
BondingCorrect chipped and broken teeth, discolored teeth and even gaps through bonding. A tooth-colored material is applied and adhered to the surface of the tooth, many times without reducing the structure of the tooth. A material is sculpted to create your new, natural-looking tooth. Bonding is a less costly procedure than veneers but doesn’t last as long and can stain like a natural tooth. Schedule an appointment today and see if bonding is right for you.
ToothWhen decay is removed from the tooth, it is replaced with “filling” material. In the past, amalgam (silver) fillings were placed into the cleaned out portion of the tooth. With advancements in dentistry, you now have the choice of tooth-colored fillings instead of silver fillings. Matching your existing teeth beautifully, you may even elect to remove your old silver fillings in favor of new, flawless tooth-colored fillings.
PorcelainOver your lifetime, your teeth can undergo wear and tear, including discoloration, chipping, and cracking. Erase the years of age and restore your smile to health with porcelain crowns. Sometimes called “caps,” porcelain crowns are customized for you and cover broken, cracked, or discolored teeth. Crowns are a durable, strong, long lasting method of enhancing both the look and functionality of your smile. Regain your ability to eat without pain and reduce temperature sensitivity. Rejuvenate your oral health and renew your confidence with porcelain crowns.
PorcelainYour smile can affect your self confidence and change the way you live your life. Don’t let missing teeth caused by gum disease, injury, decay, or simple wear and tear stop you from obtaining the smile you once had. Missing teeth can cause mouth pain and require you to chew differently. As your remaining teeth work to compensate for the loss, gaps and spaces form that only make the situation worse. A porcelain bridge, custom designed for you, keeps your smile aligned and your bite functional. Your bridge securely fits to existing teeth or crowns on either side of the missing tooth. The restoration will match the look of your real teeth in shape and color. Bridges are semi-permanent, meaning they can only be affixed or removed by a dentist, and are a long-term restorative solution to repair your damaged smile.
Restorative
Do want the smile you used to have years ago? Are your teeth starting to show their age? Has injury or diet altered your smile? Let the highly skilled team at Elise Howell Soft Touch Dentistry mend your damaged smile through restorative dentistry. Enjoy the benefits of advancements in restorative dental techniques and technologies. Relax in our award winning facility while we repair your damaged smile. Leave our office feeling great and looking younger!
CrownYour teeth undergo a tremendous amount of stress during your lifetime; resulting in discoloration, chipping and cracking. Crowns erase years of damage to your smile and return it to its original brilliance. Crowns can be made of porcelain, to match your existing teeth, or of precious metal. Crowns, also known as caps, slide over teeth to hide misshaping, misalignment, cracks, discoloration or other imperfections. Crowns also assist with changing the angulation of your teeth, closing spaces between teeth and correcting biting problems. Crowns rejuvenate your smile by giving you back the look and functionality of your teeth.
BridgeWhen teeth are missing, your smile undergoes significant changes. Neighboring teeth may begin to move about, shifting into the gap and resulting in discomfort, pain and significant problems down the road. A bridge keeps your smile aligned and your bite functional. Bridges are anchored to existing teeth or crowns on either side of the missing tooth. They are semi-permanent, meaning they can only be affixed or removed by a dentist and are a long-term restorative solution for your smile.
TMJAre you suffering from pain in your jaw joints and muscles, headaches, neck pain, ear aches or a popping jaw when you open or close your mouth? You may be suffering from TMJ, also known as TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disease, a painful condition that can be alleviated with treatment. Based on the severity of your condition, Dr. Howell can recommend a course of treatment tailored to fit your unique needs. Begin living a normal life again and make your day-to-day activities more pleasant.
ImplantsBe proud of your full, natural looking smile once again! A dental implant is one of the most permanent forms of restorative dentistry and can restore a single tooth or an entire set of teeth. Simply a replacement “tooth root,” dental implants involve the placement of a surgical grade titanium post directly into your jawbone. As the bone bonds to the post, it forms a sound foundation to attach your custom crown, bridge, or denture.
Technology
Benefit from the most advanced technology available in dentistry. Dr. Elise Howell invests in the latest technologies to ensure you have a pleasurable dental experience. See everything your dentist sees and prevent cavities sooner. Enjoy viewing crystal clear dental images. Take advantage of having your needed treatment explained in detail so you can make educated decisions about your oral health. Relax in our award winning facility and enjoy the five-star service you deserve!
