Sealants for Extra Molar Protection

Brushing and flossing every day are good ways to keep healthy teeth and gums, but an extra barrier against decay is never a bad idea. For children, teens, and some adults in the St. Louis, MO area, Dr. Eric J. Aubert of Forest Park Dental offers sealants to protect the premolars and molars from decay.

Children and teenagers between the ages of six and fourteen are especially prone to cavities. The depressions and groves in the molars are vulnerable to decay during this time, so this is the target age to have sealants placed. Even some adults who do not have decay or fillings in the molars will benefit from sealants. A sealant is a plastic resin that is placed into the depressions of the molars, where food particles and other debris are more difficult to brush away.

The process of applying sealants is very simple and only takes a few minutes. After the teeth are thoroughly cleaned and dried, an acid is placed on the teeth to roughen the surface of the tooth, aiding a strong bond. The tooth is then rinsed and dried. Dr. Aubert will then apply the sealant and may use a curing light to harden the resin. The sealants are tooth-colored, so they blend in well.

For children, teens, or adults looking for some extra molar protection, schedule an appointment in our St. Louis, MO dental practice. To schedule, call (314) 367-7200 or visit our Forest Park Dental website, www.forestparkdental.com. 

Full and Partial Dentures at Forest Park Dental in St. Louis, MO

When teeth are lost, it can affect speech, eating, and it can alter one’s appearance. It’s important for all-over health to replace missing teeth. Dr. Eric J. Aubert of Forest Park Dental offers partial and full dentures for his patients in the St. Louis, MO area looking to replace teeth.

Full dentures come in two different forms. There are conventional dentures, which are placed after all of the remaining teeth have been extracted and the gum and bone tissues have healed, and there are immediate dentures, which are placed the same day that the remaining teeth are extracted. With immediate dentures, there is no time spent without teeth. However, there will most likely need to be a re-fitting once the gum and bone tissues heal.

Partial dentures are for when not all of the teeth in your mouth have been lost or extracted. Partial dentures fill in the missing spaces. They are similar to bridges, except they are able to be removed. Dr. Aubert will examine your particular condition and decide which type of dentures will be right for you.

Losing teeth can cause a change in the shape of your face, if not replaced. For a confident, new smile, contact Dr. Eric J. Aubert at our St. Louis, MO dental practice. To schedule an appointment, call Forest Park Dental at (314) 367-7200 or visit our website, www.forestparkdental.com. 

Digital Radiography at Forest Park Dental in St. Louis, MO

The world of technology is ever-changing. We at Forest Park Dental prefer to keep up with the advances in technology in our St. Louis, MO dental practice to offer our patients a top-of-the-line experience. Dr. Eric J. Aubert uses digital radiography as a safer and more accurate way to examine his patients.

Digital radiography is an advancement that we never want to work without now. Not only is it a faster and more efficient way to take x-rays, but it is also safer to use.

Since digital x-rays do not need a dark room to develop the images, they are instantly able to be examined by Dr. Aubert. As soon as the x-rays are taken, they are displayed onto a monitor where Dr. Aubert can use tools to zoom in and see changes in the mouth that the naked eye might have missed. Being digital, the images are also able to be instantly emailed to another doctor, an insurance company, or the patient.

Digital radiography uses a lot less radiation than the standard x-ray systems of the past, so the patient is subjected to much lower rates of radiation. The time spent taking the images has also decreased.

If you are due for an examination and want to learn more about our equipment here at Forest Park Dental in St. Louis, MO, visit our website, www.forestparkdental.com. To schedule an appointment, call us at (314) 367-7200 or visit our website.

Dental Implants for Permanent Tooth Replacement in St. Louis, MO

Replacing missing teeth is vital for the health of your gums and jaw line. There are some options out there but many of them need to eventually be replaced. This is the reason why Dr. Eric J. Aubert of Forest Park Dental in St. Louis, MO has implemented dental implants to replace his patients’ missing teeth permanently.

Dental implants are better than options like dentures and bridges. They are durable enough to last a life time, so with good care, they should only need to be placed once. Unlike dentures, they will not slip around or need to be taken out. They are a single tooth replacement, so unlike bridges, none of the adjacent teeth need to be reduced in order to place the implant. Dental implants can also be completely customized, so they look and feel like one of your natural teeth.

The process for installing a dental implant first involves Dr. Aubert placing the titanium implant post into the jaw socket. The implant will take several months to bond with the jawbone, so during this time, you will wear a temporary crown. When the permanent crown is ready to be placed, an abutment is attached to the implant to serve as the base of the tooth and the crown is cemented into place.

For more information about dental implants, call Forest Park Dental of St. Louis, MO at (314) 367-7200 or visit our website, www.forestparkdental.com.