Bonding

Aesthetically covering the imperfections of the teeth is something many of our patients visit our dental practice for. With dental bonding, we are able to use a composite resin made to match the color our patients prefer and cover the top part of the natural tooth.

Bonding allows them to improve imperfections like discoloration, gaps or cracks in their tooth, while still maintaining the original tooth structure and not needing filing of the tooth. With proper care, bonding can last for more than a decade!

The bonding procedure is simple and goes as follows:

1. The tooth is prepared through cleaning and buffing.


2. The composite resin is mixed with the color specified.


3. The material is painted over the tooth and left to dry.


4. It is then polished to look like the surface of a natural tooth.

Chips or cracks, gaps between teeth, excessive tooth decay, misshapen teeth and discoloration are all common reasons patients visit us in Baytown, TX for bonding. We also have patients that want bonding due to the exposure of their roots, usually following gum disease or periodontal disease.

Contact Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti today to discuss your options with bonding and to learn more about the procedure at (281) 421-5950.

Teeth Whitening

Here in Baytown, TX, we provide teeth whitening as an efficient way to cover any discoloration or staining of the teeth. Most patients experience teeth that are 6-10 shades whiter with our tray whitening system. The trays are custom-made using impressions made from the patient’s teeth, so they fit perfectly, as opposed to the trays sold in stores that never fit quite right. This system makes for one of the best teeth whitening systems available.

Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti begins the process by taking impressions of the patient’s teeth and waiting for the trays to come back from the dental lab. This take about 1-2 weeks. After they are ready, the trays are reusable and don’t need to be made again. We use a whitening gel that is safe for the teeth and coat the inside of the trays with this gel. Then, we place the trays over the teeth for a period of time, before removing them. Our patient then repeats the process at home for a few days until they receive the desired results.

Tray whitening offered here in our practice is a great benefit to our patients as they have custom trays to use over and over again, as well as significantly lower sensitivity than with other whitening systems.

Give us a call today at (281) 421-5950 to get started on your teeth whitening!

Extractions

A tooth extraction is a procedure performed here in our dental practice that removes a tooth for a number of reasons. Tooth extractions are necessary procedures that need to be performed to help improve a patient’s oral health. In some patients, it is from decay or infections, while others have wisdom teeth that are beginning to cause pain or discomfort. Extractions are also done for orthodontic reasons, such as to make room in the mouth prior to getting braces.

There are several reasons our patients need tooth extractions, including the following:

• ·         If the tooth has become infected due to severe decay.


• ·         If a root canal has failed, extraction is necessary.


• ·         Due to overcrowding when a tooth is too big for the patient’s mouth.


• ·         Weakened immune system that is at risk for causing the patient an infection.


• ·         If the tooth has become weakened and loose from gum disease and restorative measures are not an option.

The type of tooth being removed indicates if it is a simple procedure or one that requires general anesthesia. Impacted teeth and wisdom teeth removal are generally a more involved process. With either local anesthesia or general anesthesia, an extraction is virtually pain-free.

If you’ve been told you need a tooth extraction, schedule an appointment with Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti at 281-421-5950.

Lumineers

Lumineers are a type of dental veneer that covers the front of a patient’s tooth and hides any imperfections. The main difference between Lumineers and traditional veneers is that Lumineers are much thinner, therefore less expensive and require less preparation work of the tooth. Many of our patients visit our Baytown, TX dental practice looking to improve their smile with the help of Lumineers.

Only the outer surface of the tooth is covered by the porcelain Lumineers, so the natural tooth is still intact. Patients don’t need to worry about the function of their tooth, as they take care of it and eat just as they normally would. The Lumineers are made from impressions of the patient’s tooth. In some patients, mild contouring or filing is done on the natural tooth to make room for the Lumineer. This prevents it from looking too large in their mouth.

After the Lumineers are back from the lab, they are bonded to the tooth and polished to look just like other natural teeth. Our patients receive the smile they always dreamed about in as little as two visits.

Call our office at 281-421-5950 to speak to Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti about Lumineers. Be sure to watch the video about veneers on our website as well.

Root Canals

When our patients experience pain and extreme sensitivity to hot and cold food or beverages, it is often the result of an infection in the nerves of the tooth. Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti does endodontics, which deals with the nerves of the teeth.  For this type of infection, a root canal, which removes the infection from deep in the root and nerves of the tooth, is typically performed. It sounds intimidating, yet it is a simple and virtually painless process. A root canal is generally done in an hour or less right here in our Baytown, TX practice.

Infections of the tooth or nerves that left untreated can lead to more serious complications, such as an abscess or impacted tooth. A root canal helps clear the infection to prevent it from spreading and avoids these more serious complications. We will numb the area with a local anesthetic, then use a drill to create an opening. We remove the infected tissue from the tooth’s canal and clean it out thoroughly. Then, it is filled with a material called gutta percha, which is a temporarily filling material.

The tooth may be a little sensitive after the procedure, but this will go away in a few days. After about two weeks, our patient returns to our office for a crown placed by Dr. Sanguinetti. This protects the tooth from breaking or cracking after having the root canal performed. Call us today at (281) 421-5950 to find out more about the "not so scary" root canal procedure.

Invisalign

Having straighter teeth is something many of our patients hope for. Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti’s dental practice offers options for straightening the teeth, which include Invisalign. Here at our Baytown cosmetic and family dentistry practice, our patients appreciate having this option, as Invisalign can be worn for less time than traditional braces.  They are a comfortable, removable and nearly invisible orthodontic alternative.

The process of having Invisalign and getting your teeth straightened is simple and straightforward. The steps are as follows:

1) Get an examination from Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti, which includes getting impressions of your teeth and viewing the 3D image of your aligners.

2) Return to our office in 2-3 weeks for your first set of aligners.

3) Receive instructions on placing, using and cleaning the Invisalign aligners.

4) Return periodically for new aligners that will continue to tighten and move your teeth to the final position.

Patients who get Invisalign aligners will be instructed to keep them clean and well maintained. Patients remove the aligners while brushing and flossing their teeth, as well as while eating meals. They are worn the rest of the day and work quickly to straighten their teeth. Give us a call at (281) 421-5950  to learn more about Invisalign!

Thin Veneers

Cosmetic dentistry helps improve our patient’s confidence and gives them a new reason to smile. We offer thin veneers as an option for improving the appearance of patient’s teeth, which is ideal for teeth that are stained, misshapen, chipped or unevenly spaced. The thin veneers, also called Lumineers, are thinner than traditional veneers, though just as stable and effective. They look and feel like natural teeth and will not be noticeable to others, aside from having a brilliant smile, that is.

Thin veneers are made from porcelain that is extremely thin and shaped to fit over the patient’s teeth. They are bonded to the tooth so after a few days, our patients can eat with the veneers and not worry about them shifting or breaking off. Since they are thin, there isn’t as much contouring needed as there is with regular veneers in order to make room for the veneers.

Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti can complete the thin veneer procedure in as little as two visits, beginning with the preparation of the tooth and making impressions to bonding the veneers to the tooth or teeth. Call our office in Baytown, TX at (281) 421-5950 to learn more about thin veneers.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is a makeover we offer in our Baytown, TX dental office for patients who are not pleased with their smile. The reasons our patients may want to improve their smile vary, but many do so because of the uneven spacing of their teeth, misshapen nature of their teeth, stains or discoloration on their teeth, or desire to replace old crowns with new, porcelain ones.

We provide cosmetic dentistry procedures for our patients who have good oral health, but still want to improve the appearance of their teeth. By getting these procedures, our patients are happier and smile much more often with a renewed confidence.

Some patients choose to come to our office for a single procedure, like teeth whitening, while others want multiple procedures completed. We attempt to complete the treatment in as few visits as possible for the convenience of our patients.

Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti provides a wide range of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including the following:

• ·         Teeth contouring


• ·         Teeth whitening


• ·         Veneers and Lumineers


• ·         Porcelain or ceramic crowns


• ·         Invisalign

Patients can get perfect, bright smiles by visiting Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti for their cosmetic dentistry needs. Contact our office at (281) 421-5950 to find out more about these cosmetic dental procedures.