What is Endodontics?

Endodontics, more commonly known as root canal, is a procedure where the roots or nerves of the tooth are removed. This is often due to the fact that they are infected and the tooth is causing pain.

Rotary Endodontics is a way of performing the root canal utilizing a specific electrical hand piece. This tool often makes the process faster and allows the Dentist to perform the process with greater ease.

Teeth Whitening

Keeping our teeth their whitest is a lot harder than it sounds. With all the coffee, wine, smoking and other foods that have the ability to stain our teeth on a daily basis, even proper maintenance sometimes leaves them a little lackluster. Teeth whitening is an excellent way to restore the natural color of your teeth or even make them whiter than your natural color if you would like.

To accomplish the whitening of your teeth, we utilize a tray whitening system. This tray whitening system is completed in 2 steps. The first step is to make an impression of your teeth. With this impression, we’ll craft you custom whitening trays that you can use over and over. Finally, you will take the whitening gel and put it in the gel for a short period of time over a period of a few days. This often results in a whiter smile of 4 – 8 shades!

Please contact us today to see if you are a candidate for this type of whitening.

Bonding and White Filling

Bonding is a popular method to enhance the aesthetics of your smile. Bonding can be used to correct cracks or gaps in teeth, as a filling after a cavity has been removed, or to cover up stains or discolored teeth.

A composite resin is used on the affected tooth or teeth. It is molded and sculpted over an adhesive gel that is placed on the tooth. After the resin has been applied an ultraviolet light is used to harden the resin, which is then polished to give you a fresh, new smile.

Bonding is an obvious improvement over unsightly silver amalgam fillings. With the advancements in dental technology, bonding usually lasts for over 10 years. It is a safe, affordable, and attractive solution for many dental problems.

A Great Dental Experience for the Whole Family

Dr. Carl Ferreira and his team of dental professionals are ready to change the way you think about going to the dentist. Offering high quality services in a comfortable, friendly environment, we're proud to be a leading practice in the Dartmouth MA and Fall River MA areas.

 

Simple and Complicated Procedures

Whether you're stopping in for a routine cleaning or you're in need of an emergency root canal, you'll be treated with care from the second you walk through our door. Our dental office also offers dental veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening and dental crowns. By using cutting-edge technology and advanced techniques, we ensure all treatments are done in the most efficient, effective manner.

 

Experienced Dentistry

As a respected dental professional and oral surgeon, Dr. Ferreira has nearly three decades of experience. From dentures to diagnosing dental conditions, Dr. Ferreira has continued his education to ensure his patients receive the most comprehensive, up to date treatment. Additionally, our hygienists are held to the same high standard of quality care. We're truly a family of dental professionals who are passionate about providing the best care possible.

 

Your Long Term Dental Health

Becoming a patient with us ensures you'll have a beauty healthy smile for many years to come. By designing a custom treatment plan for each patient, Dr. Ferreira guarantees an experience that is truly personalized to you. To learn how to schedule your first appointment with us, call our friendly office staff at (508) 689-7088 today. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!

Bridges

Dental bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth. Your existing teeth are used to literally create a bridge to cross the area where your tooth is missing. Bridges are made from gold, metal, alloys, or porcelain to ensure that they are strong and durable.

The process of creating a bridge begins by creating abutments out of your existing teeth where the bridge will be attached. The existing teeth are recontoured to provide a base for the bridge. After the abutments have been created, a mold is taken of the area which is sent to a dental lab. The lab is able to use the mold to create a bridge that will fit properly and feel as close to your natural teeth as possible. The bridge consists of two crowns on either end to place on the abutments and a pontic, which is the new tooth that replaces your missing tooth.

We will fit you with a temporary bridge while we wait for the lab to craft your permanent bridge. This will protect the abutments and the exposed gum areas and look more appealing than having a missing tooth. When the permanent bridge has been created, you will have a follow up visit to set the bridge. It will be placed on the abutments and the dentist will then use an adhesive to make sure that the bridge is set.

The bridge may take a little while to get used to, but after a few days it should feel like you have your own teeth back again. You should eat soft foods for the first few days after having your bridge placed. After the initial phase, you will be able to eat whatever you want with no issues.

If you are missing a tooth you should strongly consider having it replaced. Besides the aesthetic disadvantage of missing a tooth, it could also cause structural changes to your mouth and jaw, as well as making it difficult to eat or speak properly. Set up an appointment today to restore your smile.

Diagnostics and Endodontics

Diagnostics

Several elements are utilized in making a dental diagnosis. These include the use of accurate radiographs, a kinetic transilluminator to detect fractures, and pulpal testing to determine nerve vitality. More important, however, is that all the modern technology available cannot replace experience, clinical judgement and experience backed by over a quarter century of practice and thousands of hours of continuing education.

Endodontics

Endodontics, more commonly known as root canal, is a procedure where the roots or nerves of the tooth are removed. This is often due to the fact that they are infected and the tooth is causing pain.
Rotary Endodontics is a way of performing the root canal utilizing a specific electrical handpiece. This tool often makes the process faster and allows the dentist to perform the process with greater ease.

Fiber Optic Transilluminator

The Kinetic Transilluminator is a fiber optic device essential in detecting hailine cracks and incomplete fractures. It is an important aid in diagnosing fractured tooth syndrome.

Fiber Optic Transilluminator is a light, with glass or plastic fibers which have special optical properties usually attached to a dental hand-piece that is intended to illuminate oral structures.