Custom Take-Home Teeth Whitening Trays

For a bright and dazzling smile, sometimes a little boost is needed. For this purpose, Bayberry Dental Care of Tinley Park, IL is offering our patients custom take-home teeth whitening trays. Now you can reach that Hollywood smile you have always dreamed about right in the comfort of your own home.

Take-home whitening systems are convenient because you do not have to sit in the dental chair for long periods of time while waiting. You can take your time and have the freedom of being in your own home with our system. In addition, choosing a professional system from your dentist will yield real results.

Our custom trays are created from impressions of your teeth. This creates a whitening process that hugs your teeth perfectly and whitens your smile evenly. Once the trays are created, we provide you with a whitening gel that you will put into the trays and wear every day for a short period of time over about a week’s length. The end result is a noticeably brightened and whitened smile!

If you are tired of hiding your smile because you are not confident in its color, it may be time to try our professional custom take-home whitening trays. To schedule a consultation with Bayberry Dental Care in our Tinley Park, IL office, give us a call at (708) 802-8300. For more information about teeth whitening, visit our website, www.bayberrydentalcare.com. 

Gum Disease

Gum disease is a condition of the mouth that can cause great pain and frustration. Gum disease can be difficult to get rid of and long-lasting. It is for these reasons that here at Bayberry Dental Care of Tinley Park, IL, we want our patients to be aware of how gum disease is caused and how to prevent it.

Gum disease arises when the gums become irritated and frequently unclean. Bacteria in the form of plaque and tartar can bother the gums and even wedge down between the gums and the teeth. When this happens, bacteria hide in rough patches along the tooth’s root, collect deep down and forms pockets within the gums. These gum pockets swell and cause the gum tissue to separate from the tooth. More bacteria are then able to enter the pockets. This situation allows infections, can cause the loss of teeth, and it causes pain. Not to mention, gum disease is not very nice looking for a smile.

In order to prevent gum disease, you have to make sure you are keeping up with an at-home oral health routine and visiting your dentist. You should be brushing your teeth for two minutes, two to three times per day. You should also floss every day. Visiting your dentist will ensure you are getting regular professional cleanings and that you are being told if there are any areas you frequently miss.

Gum disease is a pain, but it is completely preventable. To schedule your appointment with Bayberry Dental Care in our Tinley Park, IL office, call us at (708) 802-8300. For more information, visit our website, www.bayberrydentalcare.com. 

Experienced Tooth Extractions in Tinley Park, IL

While the best outcome is to save natural teeth, sometimes they do have to be extracted. Here at Bayberry Dental Care of Tinley Park, IL, we are well-experienced in extractions and perform them for patients when a tooth is not able to be saved. Removing a problematic tooth can prevent infection from spreading, relieve major pain, and improve the overall health of your mouth.

There are many reasons a tooth may need to be extracted including damage, decay, infection, overcrowding, and more. Very commonly-extracted teeth are the wisdom teeth. While some people experience no problems with their wisdom teeth, many experience overcrowding and impaction. When a tooth is impacted, it does not have enough room in the mouth to fully erupt. This can cause damage to other teeth, cause gum infection, and be very painful. In other cases, wisdom teeth are just too far back in the mouth to clean properly.

To extract a tooth, your dentist will use a local anesthetic to numb the area, or a more general anesthetic, depending on the complexity of the extraction. If an incision is needed to remove the tooth, your dentist will make that incision and remove any bone tissue, if necessary. The tooth is rocked back and forth until it is loose enough to be pulled out. Some cases need the tooth to be broken into pieces first. Afterward the area is stitched together if necessary.

If you are struggling with a painful tooth, come in for an examination. Appointments may be made in our Tinley Park, IL office by calling (708) 802-8300. For more information, visit the Bayberry Dental Care website, www.bayberrydentalcare.com.

How Root Canal Therapy Works

Infected teeth are painful and can be dangerous to your overall health. At Bayberry Dental Care in Tinley Park, IL, we perform root canal therapy for patients with infected teeth. New technology allows us to perform this quicker and more comfortable than ever before.

Root canal therapy is necessary to clear out an infected tooth so it can heal and function healthily again. In the past, root canals got a bad reputation for being painful and scary. These days, thanks to rotary endodontics, the process is usually no more uncomfortable than receiving a filling.

Your dentist will first drill an access hole into the tooth. A flexible file is inserted into the tooth with an electric drill. The decayed dental pulp is cleared out and the root canal is scrubbed clean. A sealant will then be applied to fill the empty space. A filling will be placed on the access hole. The tooth is now decay-free and nerves that were once irritated have been removed. The tooth can now heal from any damage caused from the infection.

Infected teeth can cause damage to the gum and bone tissue in the area. It can also be dangerous for someone with a compromised immune system. If you are experiencing irritated gums, a sensitive tooth, or pain while chewing, come see us. To schedule an appointment in our Tinley Park, IL office, call Bayberry Dental Care at (708) 802-8300. For more information about root canal therapy, visit our website, www.bayberrydentalcare.com. 

Dental Crowns to Restore Weakened Teeth

Our teeth are important to our overall health. It is important to keep them healthy and present for our lifetime. When a tooth becomes decayed or damaged, it is able to be saved from extraction if it is properly cared for. At Bayberry Dental Care in Tinley Park, IL, we utilize dental crowns to strengthen and protect damaged teeth with intact roots.

When a root is still intact, the tooth is able to function healthfully as long as any decay is removed and the crown is strengthened. Our dental crowns are like caps that go on top of a weakened tooth to give it new life.

A dental crown can be made of metal, porcelain fused to metal, or full porcelain. The options with porcelain are able to look and feel just like a normal tooth. They are colored to blend right in with the rest of the teeth, so your smile will look great again.

A tooth is prepared for a dental crown by being reshaped. The edges are shaped so that the crown can be placed on top. We take impressions of the reshaped tooth and the area around it so a dental laboratory can create a crown that fits the area perfectly. A temporary crown will be worn while the permanent one is being created. When ready, the permanent one is then cemented into place.

If you have a decayed or damaged tooth, do not delay treatment. Many teeth can be saved from extraction through dental crowns. To schedule with Bayberry Dental Care in our Tinley Park, IL office, call us at (708) 802-8300. For more information, visit our website, www.bayberrydentalcare.com. 

Veneers Create a Brand-New Smile

Nothing is better than walking into a room with a smile you are confident about. Here at Bayberry Dental Care in Tinley Park, IL, we want our patients to be able to put their best smile forward. We offer veneers to our patients who want a brand-new smile whether they have many aesthetic dental issues or just a couple of insecurities.

Veneers are able to completely change the look of one’s smile without major dental work like surgery. Veneers are shells that are simply bonded to the front of your existing teeth. They still allow you to use your teeth normally, so you can still eat all the foods you love. They are permanently bonded to your teeth, so you also do not need to worry about taking them out or cleaning underneath them.

Veneers are great for those who are unhappy with the look of gaps, misaligned teeth, cracks, discolored teeth, and more. They are made of a very thin ceramic and they are custom made to look natural for your smile. They are fit exactly to your smile, so the function and comfort of your teeth remain the same.

If you are looking for a completely new look, dental veneers can help you achieve a dazzling smile. To schedule an appointment with us in our Tinley Park, IL dental practice, give us a call at (708) 802-8300. For more information, visit our Bayberry Dental Care website, www.bayberrydentalcare.com. 

Dental Implants for Permanent Replacement

Missing teeth can cause problems with eating and speaking, and a loss of confidence. Replace your missing teeth with an option that can last a lifetime. Here at Bayberry Dental Care in Tinley Park, IL we offer our patients with missing teeth dental implants.

Dental implants are a great option for patients who would like to replace a missing tooth once and for all. With good care, dental implants are able to last a lifetime. They are inserted into the area and it will then bond with your natural bone. The crown placed on top is able to look and feel just like the rest of your natural teeth, too, so the replacement will be indistinguishable in your smile.

The surgeon will place the implant post into your bone. This bonding process will take a few months, so a temporary crown will be placed on top for protection and normal use. Meanwhile, a dental laboratory will be creating a custom crown for you. When the healing is finished, an abutment will be placed onto the implant to serve as the base of the new tooth and the permanent crown is cemented into place.

Dental implants will let you smile and laugh with confidence again. You will not need to worry about difficulty eating or injuring your gums. The best part is that it will never need to be replaced when it is properly cared for. You can care for it just like you would care for a natural tooth.

To schedule your implant consultation with Bayberry Dental Care of Tinley Park, IL, call our office at (708) 802-8300. For more information, visit our website, www.bayberrydentalcare.com.