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Restorative Dentistry
Your smile today may not be as healthy as it once was. Years of wear, tear, injury, or poor care can hurt the look and function of your teeth. With Restorative Dentistry, Drs. Robinson and Hamblen can restore you to excellent dental health using implants, crowns and bridges and other treatments designed to give you freedom from pain, discomfort and future problems. Ask Dr. Robinson or Dr. Hamblen to create a customized treatment plan for you.
Dental Implants | Lubbock TX
A dental implant is one of the most permanent forms of restorative dentistry and can be used to restore a single tooth or several teeth. Dental implants involve the placement of a surgical grade titanium post by one of the doctor's trusted specialists. As the bone bonds to the post, it forms a secure foundation for the attachment of a crown or a prosthetic tooth that is custom created for you. Implants are sometimes used instead of bridges to maintain the integrity of the teeth on either side of the gap.
Implant Supported Dentures
While typical dentures shift and require the use of denture adhesives to keep them in place, implants fit solidly, reducing the problems associated with traditional dentures such as gum sores, difficulty speaking and difficulty chewing. Implant supported dentures distribute your biting pressure more like natural teeth than traditional dentures, stimulating the supportive structures of your teeth and preventing the bone and soft tissues from shrinking away.
Dentures | Lubbock TX
Your confidence fades and appearance transforms after tooth loss. With dentures, you can get back to your confident, normal life even after the loss of your teeth. Offering only the most advanced removable dentures to best fit you, Drs. Robinson and Hamblen will guide you every step of the way. Our team creates custom dentures made for you and helps you select the shade and shape.
Partial Denture
Partial dentures are for you if you have several teeth missing that cannot be corrected with a bridge. A partial denture fills this large gap in your smile with a lifelike, functional appliance. Partial dentures are removable and designed to fit comfortably and blend in with your natural teeth. The partial is important once the teeth have been removed to preserve the bone and to keep existing teeth from tilting and growing in towards the gaps.
Crown
Your teeth undergo a tremendous amount of wear and tear during your lifetime. Teeth may show this wear in a variety of ways, including discoloration, chipping and cracking. Crowns restore your teeth and your smile. Porcelain crowns are custom-milled from fine porcelain and shaded to match your other teeth perfectly. After some tooth preparation, crowns are specially fitted to give you back the look and functionality of your smile. If you have pain when chewing or temperature sensitivity, ask Dr. Robinson or Dr. Hamblen if crowns are for you.
Bridge
Sometimes gum disease, injury, decay or simple wear results in the loss of a tooth. A large gap in your smile can create significant problems for your dental health if it isn't corrected. Over time your bite pressure may shift to other parts of your mouth to compensate for an inability to chew efficiently in the area of the missing tooth. Neighboring teeth may begin to move about, moving into the gap and resulting in discomfort, pain and more problems down the road. Porcelain bridges "bridge the gap" in your smile. Drs. Robinson and Hamblen create a lifelike, functional bridge to correct your smile, restore your bite and alleviate your discomfort.
Neuromuscular Dentistry
Neuromuscular dentistry refers to the correction of your bite and realignment of your jaw. When your bite is out of alignment, you can experience a host of physiological problems including headaches, jaw pain, neck and shoulder pain, a "popping" jaw, and others. If you suffer from a misalignment in your jaw, Drs. Robinson and Hamblen can help. By measuring the correct position or your head and neck muscles at rest, and then repositioning your jaw to match those positions, you can experience relief. The treatment options available to correct your jaw alignment are varied. Rest assured that Dr. Robinson and Dr. Hamblen will present you with all of your options and help you make the best choice for your overall health.
TMD
TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, affects many people, but the good news is – it can often be treated. If you experience grinding or clenching of your teeth, especially at night, or if you suffer from frequent headaches, neck and shoulder pain or jaw problems such as pain and clicking in the jaw joint, you may have TMD. Based on the severity of your condition, we can recommend a course of treatment that will help alleviate your pain and make your day-to-day activities more pleasant. Ask Dr. Robinson or Dr. Hamblen today if you might benefit from this treatment.
