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Perfect Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers from Hill Avenue Dental

March 10, 2015

Filed under: cosmetic dentistry,cosmetic dentistry superior,porcelain veneers — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — dr_clark @ 7:31 pm

92589293When you see someone with what you consider to be a perfect smile, do you think to yourself, “I wish my teeth could look like that”? Well, they can. Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic dentistry treatment that conceal the flaws in your own smile and give you a new and beautiful smile. At Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, we recreate smiles with porcelain veneers for people who want to turn their wishes into reality.

Porcelain Veneers are ultra-thin sheaths of dental porcelain or ceramic that are designed to hide a number of smile imperfections including:

  • Stained and discolored teeth that have not responded to teeth whitening
  • Chipped or cracked teeth
  • Teeth that are misshaped, incorrectly sized, or have an otherwise abnormal appearance
  • Teeth that have irregular gaps between them

If any of these or another cosmetic flaw is marring your smile, then you should speak to Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. or Dr. Doug Clark III about the possibility of porcelain veneers to repair your smile.

Porcelain Veneers in Superior, WI

The first step toward your new smile is a consultation with one of the dentists at Hill Avenue Dental to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for porcelain veneers. If your overall oral health checks out, then we will begin. We’ll record the size, shape, and general coloring of your teeth. This way, we can closely match your veneers to your existing teeth. If you’ve ever considered having your teeth whitened, then you’ll want to do that before you get fitted for porcelain veneers. Veneers do not respond to bleaching and they won’t age and darken like authentic enamel either.

Once your veneers have been fabricated in our dental lab, Dr. Clark or Dr. Clark will adhesively bond them to the facial surface of your front teeth and you’ll have the smile you’ve always wished for.

Call Our Office Today

If you would like to learn more about porcelain veneers, schedule a consultation at Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI. We also serve patients from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

CEREC One-Visit Crowns for Patients in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota

February 25, 2015

Filed under: CEREC,crowns,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , — dr_clark @ 11:24 pm

78768689Accidents don’t make appointments that’s for sure, because they always seem to happen at the worst possible time. If the accident you’re dealing with happens to be a fractured or otherwise damaged tooth, you may not have the time to sit through several appointments. Fortunately, Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, offers CEREC One-Visit Crowns, so your tooth can be repaired and you can be on your way in as little time as possible.

When you have a tooth that is cracked or severely decayed, the interior of the tooth—known as the pulp—becomes exposed to the bacteria in your mouth. It doesn’t take long for this bacteria to settle in and cause infection. To prevent this from happening, it becomes imperative to repair the tooth in order avoid further damage or even loss of the tooth.

With CEREC, which stands for Chairside Economic Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. or Dr. Doug Clark III can place a crown in a single appointment. The CEREC equipment includes a digital infrared camera that takes an optical impression of your damaged tooth, 3-D CAD software that designs the crown, and a milling unit that fabricates the restoration.

The digital impression is entered into the CEREC computer. The system then makes a virtual model of your tooth, including shape, size, surface grooves and color. The design is wirelessly transmitted to our milling unit, which creates your porcelain or composite crown in as little as 20 minutes.

Once the crown is finished and inspected by the dentist, it is checked for fit and then cemented into place.

Call Our Office Today

If you have a tooth that needs a crown, call Hill Avenue Dental and ask about CEREC One-Visit Crowns. We serve patients in Superior, WI, as well as Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

Hill Avenue Dental: The Family Dentist Superior, WI Trusts

February 10, 2015

Filed under: family dentist in Superior,general dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , — dr_clark @ 11:20 pm

465162307Medicine is a field of specialists: pediatrician, obstetrician, rheumatologist, allergist, pulmonologist, dermatologist, and the list goes on and on. Fortunately, when it comes to dentistry, you only need one dentist to take care of almost all your family’s dental needs. Hill Avenue Dental is the family dentist Superior, WI, and surrounding communities turn to for their family’s complete dental care.

The foundation of family dentistry is the dental checkup. Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. Doug Clark III would like to see you and your family members at least twice each year. With these regularly scheduled checkups, we can keep an eye on your oral health and spot any concerns before they become problems with painful or eventually expensive symptoms.

At a checkup, we’ll clean your teeth and remove any plaque buildup; we’ll assess the health of your gums, looking for warning signs of gum disease; and we’ll take digital x-rays to uncover any hidden spots of decay lurking between teeth, or signs of infection below the gum line. Of course, if we find anything warranting treatment, we’ll want to treat with expediency, whether that be repairing a cavity with a tooth-colored filling, fending off gum disease with root scaling and planing, or fortifying your teeth’s enamel with fluoride.

More about Family Dentistry

At Hill Avenue Dental, checkups are also a time to discuss other preventive measures that might be a good idea for some of your family. For example, children in particular benefit from dental sealants. These are applied as a liquid to your child’s molars and then harden to form a solid barrier against the bacteria that causes tooth decay. And if you or your children are involved in any kind of athletics, then you’ll want to be outfitted for a customized mouthguard that will protect your teeth, gums and tongue while you play.

Call Our Office Today

To schedule an appointment with a family dentist at Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, call our office today. We also conveniently serve patients from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

Hill Avenue Dental is the Restorative Dentist You Need for Damaged or Missing Teeth

January 25, 2015

Filed under: restorative dentistry,restorative dentistry superior,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — dr_clark @ 8:09 pm

134124545If you are contending with teeth that are damaged, or even some teeth that are missing, then you know that none of the consequences are good ones. The activities you used to take for granted—eating, speaking and smiling—are suddenly difficult. To say nothing of the consequences to your self-esteem. Fortunately, there is a restorative dentist in Superior, WI, that can help. Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. Doug Clark III at Hill Avenue Dental are highly trained and experienced in a number of restorative dentistry procedures that will revive your smile and you!

CEREC One-Visit Crowns

When a tooth is damaged because of severe decay or a deep fracture, the need for repair is immediate, not only for the sake of your smile, but to protect the remaining tooth, as well. Nothing is more immediate than a CEREC one-visit crown. Our CEREC, or Chairside Economic Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics, machine allows us to fit, create, and place your crown in just a single appointment. Made of porcelain, a CEREC crown gives you the natural appearance you want.

Root Canal Therapy

For a tooth that is causing you pain and discomfort because of an infection inside the tooth, Dr. Clark or Dr. Clark will perform root canal therapy. During this pain free procedure, the infected soft tissue and any accompanying debris is removed and the canals are filled with a biocompatible material. The remaining tooth structure is then fitted with a crown for protection.

Dental Implants and Fixed Bridges

If you are missing one or more teeth, then our dentists will likely recommend either a dental implant or fixed bridge to replace those teeth. A dental implant is comprised of a titanium post that is surgically implanted in the bone beneath the open socket of your missing tooth, and the abutment and crown that are attached to the post. As such, an implant closely mimics a real tooth with a root and crown.

A fixed bridge is another tooth replacement option. This, as the name implies, bridges the gap over missing teeth. The teeth on either side of the gap are usually fitted with crowns in order to anchor the false tooth that fills the gap.

Schedule an Appointment Today

Don’t put up with damaged or missing teeth. Call Hill Avenue Dental for the restorative dentist Superior, WI, trusts. We also conveniently serve patients from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

Make Hill Avenue Dental Your Cosmetic Dentist for the Smile of Your Dreams

January 10, 2015

Filed under: cosmetic dentistry,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , — dr_clark @ 8:03 pm

100047604The New Year has recently begun, so it’s not too late to make one more resolution: Smile more. If the smile you have is not the smile you want, however, then you’ll need to do something about that. Fortunately, there are a number of cosmetic dentistry procedures to help. And Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, is the cosmetic dentist more people in the area turn to give them the smiles they want.

Teeth Whitening

Perhaps you’d like your smile to be a bit whiter and brighter. Then, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. or Dr. Doug Clark III will likely recommend whitening with Philips Zoom DayWhite and NiteWhite. Both of these products can whiten your teeth at home in as few as seven days, and they offer enamel protection as they reduce tooth sensitivity.

Natural Colored Fillings

If you have dark, metal fillings, then we can replace those with fillings made of porcelain or composite resin. These types of fillings not only match the color of your teeth, they tend to be stronger than amalgam fillings and don’t contain any metal, which can be a health hazard.

Cosmetic Bonding

A favorite procedure of the patient and cosmetic dentist alike is cosmetic bonding. If you have teeth that are chipped or slightly cracked, then our dentists can use cosmetic bonding to make them look like new. With cosmetic bonding, a composite resin material is applied to the marred tooth and then hardened with a curing light. Dr. Clark or Dr. Clark will then trim and shape the material so that it blends seamlessly with your other teeth.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are designed to conceal chipped, cracked, stained or somewhat crooked teeth. These dental wonders are composed of layer upon ultra-thin layer of dental porcelain or composite resin and are cemented to the front of your teeth to create a beautiful new smile. Of course, your veneers are color matched to your other teeth, and they are lustrous and reflect light much the same as natural teeth.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you’re ready to show the world a new smile, then call the office of Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, today. We also conveniently serve patients from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

Restore Your Smile in 2015 with New Dental Implants from Dr. Clark in Superior, WI

December 24, 2014

Filed under: dental implants,dental implants superior,restorative dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , , — tntadmin @ 7:18 pm

122407402Are you facing a tooth replacement decision? With the many choices available for modern tooth restoration, deciding which method will work best for you can be confusing. However, many patients have found that their concerns are addressed, and their expectations are exceeded when they decide to replace their teeth with dental implants. Dental implants are fast becoming the most popular choice for patients seeking to escape the encumbrances of ill fitting dentures or untreated tooth loss. To discover how dental implants could improve your quality of life, make an appointment with Dr. Clark today for a personalized dental implants consultation. Hill Avenue Dental is the leading local destination for dental implants procedures. Dr. Clark renews smiles daily throughout Superior, WI, Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin, Northeastern Minnesota, and the surrounding communities.

What Happens During a Dental Implants Procedure?

  • First, a detailed evaluation and treatment plan is prescribed by Dr. Clark.
  • Next your implant(s) will be placed gently below your gum line in a single visit.
  • The implants will need time to heal and fuse with your jaw bone (usually for 3 to 6 months). During this time, you will need to wear a modified or  temporary denture or dental bridge
  • After your implant has fully healed, a small metal post (abutment) will be attached. This segment will be used to secure your denture or dental crown to the implant.
  • Finally, your new replacement teeth can be crafted and fitted. Total treatment time for most dental implants is typically between 5 and 8 months.

What Are The Advantages of Dental Implants Placement?

Dental implants are versatile. They can be used to replace an entire lower or upper denture, a partial denture, fixed bridgework, or a single missing tooth. Dental implants anchor your tooth replacement, eliminating embarrassing and uncomfortable slippage and shifting. They actually replace your missing tooth’s root, so they preserve your remaining jawbone density, to prevent premature aging. They can be cared for just as if they were your natural teeth, they never decay, and they can last a lifetime with proper oral maintenance. Implants can enhance overall oral functioning and fully restore the feeling of natural teeth.

Superior Dental Implants Appointments

If a patient is well enough to undergo fixed bridgework or routine oral surgery, they should be eligible to undergo a dental implants procedure. However, the density and location of available bone is usually the major determinant of a good implant candidate. Make your dental implants appointment with Dr. Clark today. Hill Avenue Dental performs expert dental implants procedures daily for patients throughout Superior, WI, Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin, Northeastern Minnesota, and nearby areas.

Enjoy Faster Dental Appointments with CEREC One Visit Crowns

December 23, 2014

Filed under: restorative dentistry,restorative dentistry superior — Tags: , , , , , , , , — tntadmin @ 6:42 pm

177510812Sometimes, it’s hard to make time for the dental care you need. Dr. Clark understands this. That’s why Hill Avenue Dental now offers complete tooth restorations in just one short office visit using CEREC CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) equipment. CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is an innovative dental technology that enables Dr. Clark to design, fabricate, and fit a new custom dental crown or veneer faster than ever before. This procedure would normally take at least two office visits over several weeks to complete. With CEREC one visit crowns from Hill Avenue Dental, you can fully restore a damaged tooth; and be in and out and on with your day. Schedule your CEREC one visit crowns appointment with Dr. Clark today. Hill Avenue Dental proudly restores smile daily throughout Superior, WI, Duluth, Douglas County, and the surrounding Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota communities.

How Are CEREC One Visit Crowns Made?

First, Dr. Clark will prepare your tooth for fitting. But instead of using a messy dental putty mold, he will take a digital impression of your tooth. This imaging is then converted into a 3D computerized model, which is used to guide the design of your new restoration. This information is sent to an in-house milling machine, which then fabricates your new tooth out of a high-quality ceramic block. The milling process can take under an hour. Once your new crown is milled, Dr. Clark may stain it to match your surrounding teeth, and polish and glaze it, before cementing it into place over your prepared tooth.

Why Choose CEREC One Visit Crowns?

  • With CEREC one visit crowns, you will only need to take one day away from work to have the procedure completed; instead of several days for several visits. Having fewer appointments can also reduce the expense of your procedure.
  • Because the entire procedure can be carried out within an hour, you will only need one set of anesthetic injections.
  • Because CEREC crowns are designed and fabricated in house, you have more control over the outcome of your treatment.
  • You won’t have to wear a temporary crown while waiting for your new restoration.

Superior CEREC One Visit Crowns Appointments

Hill Avenue Dental can save you time and money with new CEREC one visit crowns. Make an appointment with Dr. Clark today for the efficient, quality dental treatment you deserve. Hill Avenue dental delivers patient centered care daily throughout Superior, WI, Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin, Northeastern Minnesota, and nearby areas.

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