Composite fillings, also known as white, plastic, or tooth-colored fillings, use a tooth-colored resin made up of powdered glass and plastic resin to fill in cavities, which gives the filling a natural appearance and enables it to blend with the surrounding tooth structure. Composite fillings are commonly used in the front teeth, which are immediately…

Dental crowns are caps that fit over teeth, while dental bridges are composed of multiple dental crowns with a fake tooth, or pontic, in between that fits in the gap left by a missing tooth or teeth. Dental bridges are anchored into place by abutment teeth, or the teeth on either side of the gap.…

Dentures are removable tooth prosthetics designed to look and function like natural teeth. For thousands of years, some form of denture has been used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, although today’s dentures are much more advanced and easier to care for. Most dentures are composed of replacement teeth attached to plastic…

Dental implants are the strongest and most effective restoration methods available to restore both the function and the visual elements of your smile. They utilize titanium screws implanted into the jaw bone to act as artificial tooth roots that can support a dental prosthetic. Did You Know? Dental implants can be used to replace a…

Inlays and onlays are dental restorations that are more extensive than dental fillings but less so than caps and crowns. They are typically formed in a dental lab and are made of gold, porcelain or resin depending on the patient’s needs and aesthetic goals. An inlay refers to a restoration that is formed to fit…

Root canals are the treatment of choice when the roots of your teeth become badly infected. Within the roots lies the pulp, which contains nerve endings and live tissue. Infected pulp causes pain, swelling, and can even result in the loss of the tooth. To preserve the tooth, the infection and any damaged parts of…

TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, which is the bone structure, muscles and connective tissues that surround the jaw and control chewing. When patients experience disorders of this joint, they are said to have a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD. Symptoms of TMD include pain and tenderness near the jaw, as well as popping or clicking…

Dental veneers and laminates are thin shells that are adhered to the front surface of teeth that are visible when smiling or talking. They are usually made from porcelain, but can also be made from dental composite. They are customized in a dental laboratory, meaning that they can enhance your smile while also giving it…

Teeth whitening procedures are used to brighten the appearance of a patient’s smile – sometimes by as many as 5 to 10 shades in a single session. According to the American Dental Association, teeth whitening procedures have become some of the most popular esthetic dental treatments among patients throughout the country, including. Professional teeth whitening…

Fox Valley Dental tries its best to make your smile more aesthetic as possible. With our Aurora Dentist, you are in the right hands. When your teeth look so bright and are in the right pattern, you will easily find out that your general appearance as a whole benefits you greatly. However, contrary to popular…

A mouth that is clean and healthy is a very important part of our general wellness and being. Moreover, keeping your teeth white while maintaining that elegant smile requires one to keep a religious routine both at home and also through a professional dental care service provider. When you visit Fox Valley Dental for cleaning…

A sports mouth guard (also known as mouth protector or mouth guard) is a device that is usually worn over someone’s teeth in order to protect one from the impact that may be caused by knockbacks to the head or face. They are a very essential part of athletic gear for anyone who is taking…

Fox Valley Dental makes every effort to preserve your natural teeth, however in some instances teeth must be removed, or extracted, in order to maintain your dental health. One of the most common reasons for tooth extractions is to extract partially or fully impacted wisdom teeth. Although tooth extractions are performed in our office, they…

Most of the times when patients undergo complicated restorative procedures, they will be supplied with temporary or provisional restorations while they patiently wait for their permanent prosthetics to get ready. These temporary restorations serve the following purpose; They allow the patients to try their smile so as to know how the new restorations will feel…

Porcelain Fused to Metal or commonly known as PFM restorations have been helpful in the dental field for more than 30 years. During all that period, dentists all over the globe have adopted the PFM crowns as well as the bridges due to their versatility for use together with their ability to be matched easily…

Just like a bridge, partial dentures seat on surrounding teeth so as to fill in the gaps where a single or more teeth are missing. However, different to bridges, partial dentures are completely removable by the wearer. Partial are some of the most affordable alternatives compared to other dental prosthetics. In addition, they are custom…

We can simply describe it as a dental equipment that is fit to a patients teeth in a custom way. They have different functionalities according to the user’s needs or preference. There is no age limit for their usage and therefore, anyone can use them. The most important thing about bite guards is having them…

Dentures are a great and pocket friendly option of replacing teeth that are missing. They are developed from durable plastic and at times porcelain. Partial and full dentures are made in such a way that they will look and feel natural. Due to advancements made in the dental field, they are perfectly custom fit in…