New Jersey Cosmetic Dentist | Dr. G. Gary Green

While cosmetic dentistry produces dramatic, flashy results, general dentistry gets us through everyday problems with our teeth that can cause extreme discomfort or other problems. Dr. Gary Green provides general dentistry that can help you keep your teeth healthy in the long term.

Some common dental problems can cause major discomfort, but are often fairly easily dealt with. Among these are:

• Tooth decay – Sometimes, in spite of your best efforts, you end up with a cavity that needs to be filled. Most cavities can be easily repaired by Dr. Green.
• Gum disease – Also known as gingivitis, gum disease involves chronic inflammation of the gums. Bacteria involved in gum disease has been linked to cardiac problems, so treating gum disease is an important part of not only your dental health, but your health overall.
• Dr. Green can help you practice thorough dental hygiene to keep your gums healthy, as well as evaluating the condition of your gums during your regular appointments and providing treatments if you’re developing issues.
• Bad breath – Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a troubling and embarrassing situation. Often, though, halitosis can be traced to a problem with your dental health, such as gum disease or even oral cancer. Dr. Green can evaluate the cause of your bad breath and even eliminate it by treating the root cause.

As dental technology improves, more options are available for those who have lost teeth and need to have them replaced. One area where technological advances are making replacement easier is in dental implants. A consultation with cosmetic dentist G. Gary Green, DMD, can help you decide if implants are what you need to restore your smile.

The newest innovations in implants allow restorations to be placed immediately, rather than after a long healing period. You can have implants installed in a single appointment that lasts only a couple of hours, with the restorations added right away. It’s a quick, less invasive and less expensive way to provide permanent replacements for missing teeth.

The success rate for these implants is also extremely high. Around 98% for implants placed immediately after the removal of a tooth, and almost 94% for older extractions are successful. With this high success rate, and quick, relatively easy placement, these smaller implants can be an excellent choice for tooth replacement, whether for a single tooth or multiple missing teeth.

Dr. Green can help you determine if traditional or mini implants are best for your particular needs. If you’re in the Newark, New Jersey area and would like more information about immediate loading implants, please contact experienced prosthodontist G. Gary Green, DMD for answers to your questions.